Cody Richardson
Department of Veterans Affairs
Alexandria,LA
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with a focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
9 Months- Sterilized surgical instruments using advanced sterilization techniques and equipment.
- Ensured proper maintenance and functionality of sterilization equipment to uphold safety standards.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Assisted with development and coordination of medical equipment inventories.
- Monitored inventory levels of sterile supplies, facilitating timely replenishment and minimizing shortages.
Accounts Payable Clerk
3 Years 4 Months- Processed biweekly payroll for over 300 employees accurately and on time.
- Implemented new electronic payroll system, reducing errors by 15% and increasing efficiency by 25%.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies and errors through thorough audits and investigations, decreasing discrepancies by 10%.
- Maintained detailed payroll records and reports to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
Laundry Operator
1 Year- Operated industrial laundry equipment to process large volumes of linens and garments efficiently.
- Monitored machine performance, identifying issues and performing basic repairs to minimize downtime.
- Trained new staff on proper operating procedures and safety practices to enhance team efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of laundry facility, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Receiving, weighing, and marking soiled linen and apparel for transport to contracted laundry for processing:
- Receiving, weighing and processing, assembling and issuing clean linen.
- Classifying and marking clean linen;
- Folding rough dry linen items;
- Sorting and storing by item identification;
- Preparing linen for transport to inmate dorms and solitary wards.
Home Depot Pro Loader
10 Months- Followed forklift and reach truck guidelines to maintain safety and compliance
- Picked, wrapped, and staged orders for customer pick up to ensure timely fulfillment
- Loaded merchandise into vehicles as a pro loader.
Lead Technician
1 Year- Supervised 60+ employees, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures
- Conducted safety audits for all technicians, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions
- Ensured technicians received necessary personal protective equipment to promote a safe working environment.
- Manage time clock and payroll
- Fostered a positive work environment for all employees by encouraging open communication and support.
Sergeant
6 Years 6 Months- Supervised, evaluated, and took necessary disciplinary action for a crew of 35 Marines resulting in a unit-record promotion rate of staff.
- Maintained $10 million worth of highly sensitive equipment for two years with no losses.
- Provided 25,000+ pieces of linen, toiletries, and other essentials to 6,000 personnel over a one-year period.
- Developed and implemented a security system for all listings in managed sectors, enhancing operational integrity.
- Instructed marines in arm-to-arm combat and disarming techniques.
- Maintained warehouse accounts worth $4.5 million.
- Organized and processed over 55 shipping and receiving manifests for military gear leaving the states.
- Developed systems to maintain both personal and organizational mail.
- Promoted to the billet of warehouse chief after 5 months of arriving to first duty station.
Education
High school diploma - General Studies
Skills
Operations Management
Store management
Shipping & receiving
Sterilization Techniques
Help desk support
Medical Equipment Maintenance
Quality Control
Network administration
Warehouse operations
Inventory Replenishment
Safety Protocols
Equipment Sterilization
Supply Chain Coordination
Data Management
Process Improvement
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Forklift Certification August 2020 to Present
- Twic February 2021 to Present
- SAP HANAH February 2022 to Present
- Six sigma Present
Assessments
- Forklift safety — Proficient December 2020
- Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation
- Full results: Proficient
- Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Military Service
- Branch: Marines
- Service Country: United States
- Rank: SGT
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs
11.2025 - CurrentRead More
Laundry Operator
Unicor Federal Prison Industries
07.2021 - 07.2022Read More
Accounts Payable Clerk
UNICOR
06.2021 - 10.2024Read More
Home Depot Pro Loader
Home Depot
08.2020 - 06.2021Read More
Lead Technician
Honeywell
08.2019 - 08.2020Read More
Sergeant
UNITED STATES MARINES CORPS
09.2011 - 03.2018Read More
Bolton High School
High school diploma from General Studies
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