Chris Palmer
Kankakee,IL
Summary
Customer-oriented sales professional with several years of experience building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing profit channels. Strategic-thinking leader with expertise in expanding network connections, persuasively introducing products, territory development, and revealing customer needs to deliver solutions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Operator
CSL Behring
Bradley, IL
01.2023 - Current
- Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
- Set up and tended equipment with machine operators to complete runs.
- Troubleshot issues with machines and made repairs.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Followed detailed instructions for operating complex manufacturing equipment in a safe manner.
- Operated heavy machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes. to move materials around the facility safely.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems encountered during production runs.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
Sales Representative
Lakeshore Beverage
Chicago, IL
03.2013 - 01.2023
- Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
- Created detailed reports on daily, weekly, and monthly sales activity.
- Managed inventory levels by ordering sufficient stock for each account.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing processes and implemented solutions accordingly.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Cross-trained in multiple departments for increased versatility.
- Provided technical support for customers using the company's products or services.
Local Sort Supervisor
UPS
Kankakee, IL
02.2008 - 03.2013
- Evaluated existing systems and made recommendations for upgrades or modifications where necessary.
- Monitored daily productivity of employees to ensure work was completed efficiently and accurately.
- Supervised, trained and evaluated staff performance on a regular basis.
- Resolved employee grievances in a timely manner through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Provided feedback on areas of improvement in order to increase overall team morale and productivity levels.
- Facilitated communication between management and front line workers in order to foster an environment of collaboration and trust.
- Trained and assisted employees in use of personal protective equipment and communicated safety requirements.
- Monitored safety of construction activities, making on-site personnel protection top priority.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Acoounting
Kankakee Community College
KankakeeKankakee High School
Kankakee, IL 05-2005
Skills
- Assembly and production
- Materials Handling
- Material quality inspection
- Machine Operations
- Physical labor
- Project Management
- Quality Control Analysis
- Assembly line experience
- Heavy Lifting
- Equipment Operation
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
Timeline
Production Operator
CSL Behring
01.2023 - Current
Sales Representative
Lakeshore Beverage
03.2013 - 01.2023
Local Sort Supervisor
UPS
02.2008 - 03.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Acoounting
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee High School
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