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Colin Gibbs

Manager
Waukesha,WI

Summary

Promote warehouse functions to meet goals and customer needs. Polished in managing fast-paced work, inspecting shipments and resolving issues with vendor representatives. Strong records management and planning abilities. Receiving Manager with excellent track record setting schedules, delegating assignments and working alongside employees to make sure all receiving functions move smoothly. Knowledgeable about checking and sorting inventory, using a large variety of equipment such as forklifts and organizing products.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

OSY/Receiving Manager

Menards
06.2015 - Current
  • Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels without error for 5 years.
  • Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
  • Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts, and identified variances.
  • Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
  • Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
  • Gathered and processed merchandise returns.
  • Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
  • Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
  • Enhanced performance of receiving dock associates through training, guidance and motivation.
  • Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
  • Unloaded, sorted and stored incoming merchandise.
  • Verified deliveries against paperwork and contacted vendors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Managed shipping and receiving team, overseeing training, schedules and work assignments.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
  • Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
  • Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Reduced Worker turnover from nearly 90% yearly down to 24%

Administrative Assistant

Jendusa Design And Engineering
11.2016 - 06.2019
  • Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Drafted correspondence and other documents for CEO and department heads in company's voice.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.

Education

High School Diploma -

Arrowhead Union High School
Hartland, WI
06.2016

Skills

  • Staging Deliveries
  • Sorting Inventory
  • Forklift Operation
  • Inventory Management Software
  • Staff Training
  • Freight Flow
  • Outgoing Shipments Oversight
  • Emergency Operating Procedures
  • Safety Practices
  • Critical Thinking
  • Shipment Verification
  • Handheld Computers

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Jendusa Design And Engineering
11.2016 - 06.2019

OSY/Receiving Manager

Menards
06.2015 - Current

High School Diploma -

Arrowhead Union High School

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