Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Training
Timeline
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Claudia Montez

Lyons,IL

Summary

Adaptable and results-driven professional with a diverse background in logistics, operations, and customer service. Army Veteran with proven leadership, organizational and administrative skills across government, private sector and union settings. Known for strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and thriving in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Station Administrator

Global Elite Group
12.2024 - Current

· Provide administrative and operational support for aviation security office; maintain office efficiency, supplies, and cleanliness.

· Manage visitor access and security compliance; oversee airport badging process for new hires.

· Maintain digital personnel files, training records, and coordinate closely with program manager and training dept.

· Support Payroll data entry, schedule coordination, and facility maintenance liaison responsibilities.

Merchandising Execution Team Associate

The Home Depot
06.2024 - 11.2024

· Execute merchandising strategies, build displays and perform price changes and inventory rotation.

· Ensure product presentation aligns with sales goals and supplier expectations

· Work collaboratively across departments, providing excellent customer service and maintaining safety protocols.

Supervisor

UPS (CACH)
07.2022 - 12.2022

· Promoted from loader to Supervisor; managed a team of 20+ employees

· Oversaw outbound dock operations and performance, ensuring accurate and timely loading.

Apprentice Iron Worker

Midwest Fence Co
07.2019 - 05.2020

Installed and dismantled structural steel; operated welding and cutting equipment

Maintained safety standards and coordinated heavy equipment operations on job sites.

Warehouse Associate/Warehouse Forklift Operator

GPA Acquisitions Co.
11.2018 - 05.2019
  • Staged and transferred inventory efficiently; verified and processed shipments.

Full Case Order Selector

H-E-B Warehouse
12.2017 - 06.2018

Accurately selected and prepared orders for shipment using RF Scanners

Maintenance Scheduler (civilian Contractor)

Skookum Contract Services
09.2015 - 06.2016
  • · Promoted from General Clerk III; processed payroll and managed office duties.
  • · Scheduled facility and HVAC maintenance; assessed and prioritized urgent work orders.

Production Controller (GS-07), Material Handler

Illinois Army National Guard
09.2010 - 07.2013
  • Prepared job order documents and gave timely approvals.
  • Increased output by identifying bottlenecks and implementing effective solutions for process optimization.
  • Monitored inventory use and adjusted inventory control techniques.
  • Reviewed job orders and adjusted schedules for timely delivery.

Education

Fence Erector

Ironworkers Local 63
Broadview, IL

Cosmetology

Paul Mitchell The School
Chicago, IL

Unit Supply Specialist Course

United States Quartermaster School
Ft. Lee, VA
01.2009

Unit Armorer Course

Springfield ILARNG
Camp Lincoln, IL

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Safety protocols and procedures
  • MS Office
  • Project organization
  • Customer service
  • Supervision
  • Organization
  • Materials Handling
  • Forklift Operation
  • Production Scheduling
  • Material Inventory
  • Warehouse operations
  • Attention to detail
  • Recordkeeping and file management

Certification

  • Certified Flagger, OSHA-30, forklift and bobcat operator
  • Security clearance obtained

Training

  • COR Course (contracting Officer Representative)
  • ILARNG Ft. McCoy, Wisconsin Unit Armorer Course

Timeline

Station Administrator

Global Elite Group
12.2024 - Current

Merchandising Execution Team Associate

The Home Depot
06.2024 - 11.2024

Supervisor

UPS (CACH)
07.2022 - 12.2022

Apprentice Iron Worker

Midwest Fence Co
07.2019 - 05.2020

Warehouse Associate/Warehouse Forklift Operator

GPA Acquisitions Co.
11.2018 - 05.2019

Full Case Order Selector

H-E-B Warehouse
12.2017 - 06.2018

Maintenance Scheduler (civilian Contractor)

Skookum Contract Services
09.2015 - 06.2016

Production Controller (GS-07), Material Handler

Illinois Army National Guard
09.2010 - 07.2013

Cosmetology

Paul Mitchell The School

Unit Supply Specialist Course

United States Quartermaster School

Fence Erector

Ironworkers Local 63

Unit Armorer Course

Springfield ILARNG
Claudia Montez