Claborn Colbert
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented Inventory Management Specialist with expertise in order fulfillment and shipment handling. Streamlines operations and enhances customer satisfaction through effective communication and strong supplier relationships. Maintains accurate records and ensures quality inspection to support efficient processes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Clerk
Unicor Federal Prison Industries
Forrest City, Arkansas
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with team members to secure timely availability of materials, minimizing project delays.
- Processed invoices, tracked payments and resolved discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchasing activities, including pricing data, delivery information, invoices.
- Built and nurtured relationships with suppliers to facilitate on-time procurement of goods and services.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
- Collected and communicated customer feedback to management, enabling timely corrective actions.
Sewing Machine Operator
FCI
Butner, North Carolina
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Operated industrial sewing machines for garment production.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance for different fabric types and stitch patterns.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently meet production schedules and enhance workflow.
- Trained new employees on machine operation and safety procedures.
- Operated single needle and multi-needle industrial sewing machines to assemble apparel components.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates or potential problems encountered during production runs.
- Performed periodic maintenance checks on sewing machines, ensuring proper lubrication and function of moving parts.
Food Service Clerk
FCI
Estill, South Carolina
04.2013 - 01.2017
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of food service areas to promote a safe and welcoming environment.
- Prepared food items following safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Trained new staff on food handling procedures and customer service standards.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning.
- Restocked refrigerators with fresh produce including fruits and vegetables throughout the day.
- Prepared hot and cold food items according to established recipes and standards.
- Inspected kitchen area for sanitation compliance prior to opening restaurant each day.
- Utilized various tools such as knives, slicers, blenders, in order to prepare foods correctly.
- Managed inventory records by tracking stock levels, ordering fresh merchandise, and ensuring timely updates for availability.
Laundry Worker
FCI
Atlanta, Georgia
02.2001 - 11.2005
- Operated washing machines and dryers to clean various fabrics efficiently.
- Coordinated with team members to meet laundry task deadlines.
- Unloaded and folded clean laundry from dryers and stored in appropriate areas.
- Loaded soiled items into washing machines and operated using appropriate settings and detergent to clean.
- Operated industrial-sized washers and dryers safely and efficiently.
- Used a variety of tools such as irons, presses, and steamers for finishing work.
- Monitored washer and dryer operations to maintain optimal performance.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained at all times.
- Conducted training sessions for junior laundry employees to improve skills and workflow.
- Transported carts of soiled linens from guest rooms to laundry area for processing.
- Transferred wet laundry to dryers, changed heat settings and ran for set time to dry items.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as changing machine filters and hoses.
Warehouse Worker
USP
Terre Haute, Indiana
02.1997 - 01.2001
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring proper handling of goods.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and audits.
- Organized storage areas to improve access and maximize space utilization.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance efficiency.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Packaged items using protective materials to ensure safe delivery.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Public Administration
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GASome College (No Degree) - Humanities
Bard College
Annandale-on-Hudson, New YorkApprentice - Custodial Maintenance
Department of Labor
Washington, DC06-2009
GED -
Board of Education
Tennessee10-1994
Skills
- Inventory management
- Data entry
- Shipment handling
- Quality inspection
- Packaging strategies
- Pallet jack operation
- Heavy lifting and loading/unloading
- Organizing practices
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Self-motivated and disciplined
Timeline
Procurement Clerk
Unicor Federal Prison Industries
06.2019 - 12.2020
Sewing Machine Operator
FCI
01.2017 - 10.2018
Food Service Clerk
FCI
04.2013 - 01.2017
Laundry Worker
FCI
02.2001 - 11.2005
Warehouse Worker
USP
02.1997 - 01.2001
Some College (No Degree) - Public Administration
University of West Georgia
Some College (No Degree) - Humanities
Bard College
Apprentice - Custodial Maintenance
Department of Labor
GED -
Board of Education