Charla Alexander
Hooper,UT
Summary
Experienced distribution professional with a strong background in logistics and warehouse operations. Recognized for consistently achieving operational excellence and improving process efficiencies. Thrives in collaborative team environments, building positive relationships with carriers and representatives through effective communication and coordination skills. Skilled in route planning and determining optimal shipment methods. Highly organized and dependable, adept at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Demonstrates a willingness to take on additional responsibilities to meet team goals. Known for being a reliable team collaborator, focused on achieving results and adapting to dynamic work environments. Proficient in inventory management and order fulfillment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Distribution Process Worker
Defense Logistic Agency
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by streamlining distribution processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Reduced order processing times through effective organization of products and documentation
- Maintained a safe working environment for team members by enforcing proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 25 packages per day.
- Prepared periodic, special or perpetual inventory of stock.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations and best practices throughout all stages of product handling, storage, and distribution.
- Provided support for the successful onboarding of new team members by offering thorough training and mentorship.
- Monitored warehouse equipment condition regularly, scheduling maintenance as needed to prevent unexpected downtime due to malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Determined methods of storage, identification and stock location.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
PROPERTY CLERK
CLEARFIELD JOB CORPS
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Daily duties include receiving and processing all incoming freight
- After processing the daily freight, I place it in the delivery area or on the Warehouse shelving for day to day inventory
- Some other duties include contacting all vendors for issues with any orders and contacting all departments on center when orders are complete and ready to be picked up
- I have re-organized the whole entire warehouse to put all like items together and clean up expired / discontinued items.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing cost-effective services for property maintenance and improvements.
- Assisted in budget development, analyzing financial data to optimize property profitability.
- Performed physical inventory counts and resolved discrepancies.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
PICKER/PACKER
ADMIRAL BEVERAGE COMPANY
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Pick, shrink wrap, palletize all product, load Pepsi products on to the delivery trucks for varies stores and locations.
- Sustained a clean and safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and maintaining an organized workspace.
- Reduced order fulfillment errors by diligently following established protocols for picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Enhanced order accuracy by meticulously picking items according to packing lists and verifying product information.
- Reduced packing time for orders by efficiently organizing and assembling packages in line with company standards.
- Contributed to warehouse efficiency by collaborating with teammates on load planning, space optimization, and material handling procedures.
- Expedited warehouse operations during peak periods by staying flexible with work hours and assisting colleagues in completing high-priority tasks.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Picked and packed order items for varies stores and locations.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
ASSISTANT MANAGER
ENVISION XPRESS
02.2009 - 05.2017
- My main duty was to deploy all service members from FE Warren AFB, WY
- These duties included walking them through the process of all their deployment needs with gear to clothing, keeping them up to date on their orders, working directly with the Unit Deployment Managers and providing any addition help that would be needed for smooth deployments
- Working with all vendors to make sure that our gear was being processed in a timely manner to ensure everyone deployed with 100% of their gear
- I also processed all weekly orders and processed all the freight that entered the storefront
- I was in charge of 2 other persons that worked in this location of 6
- This location was in a warehouse setting, so I am familiar with pallet jackets, flat beds, fork lifts, etc
- I also worked with all Government Card Holders to help assist them with all their purchasing needs from office supplies to any gear needed to the service members stationed at FE Warren.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Conducted employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth and development.
- Implemented staff training programs, enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed vendor relationships throughout the deployment process, ensuring timely delivery of essential services and products while maintaining strict quality control measures.
- Served as a subject matter expert on deployment best practices, providing guidance and support to colleagues across the organization as needed.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL -
TOOELE VALLEY HIGH
Tooele, UTSkills
- Extremely knowledgeable of the uniform and gear listings and reading deployment orders
- 20 years working with excel, word, outlook, 10Key, Outlook, Oracle, Lawson
- Fork lift, pallet jack, hand cart
- Shipping and Receiving
- Freight
- Working in a Warehouse setting
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Safety
- Multitasking Abilities
- Quality Control
- Record Keeping
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Workflow Planning
- Package Preparation
- Problem-Solving
- Materials Handling
- Storage and Supply Management
- Inventory Monitoring and Management
- Workplace Cleanliness
- Loading and unloading
- Packing Accuracy
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Material Handling
- Decision-Making
- Warehouse Operations
Certification
DLA Supervisor Industrial Training
Warehouse Safety Training
Safe Work PracticesTraining
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 150 staff members.
Timeline
Distribution Process Worker
Defense Logistic Agency
08.2023 - Current
PROPERTY CLERK
CLEARFIELD JOB CORPS
08.2019 - 08.2023
PICKER/PACKER
ADMIRAL BEVERAGE COMPANY
07.2018 - 11.2018
ASSISTANT MANAGER
ENVISION XPRESS
02.2009 - 05.2017
DLA Supervisor Industrial Training
Warehouse Safety Training
Safe Work PracticesTraining
HIGH SCHOOL -
TOOELE VALLEY HIGH
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