Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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David Edwards

Denver,CO

Summary

I am an insightful worker that brings dedication to excellence and calm demeanor to the table. Team player trained in laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance and inventory management. Supports lab operations with accurate documentation and organized spaces.

This converts over to the warehouse setting where I currently am, the same dedication to excellence is put into keeping things organized and in-line. The same care and attention is put into every job or position I am in no matter what.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Kroger
Denver, CO
05.2023 - Current
  • Operated forklifts safely to transport materials throughout warehouse.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading shipments, maintaining workflow efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize storage space and improve organization.
  • Improved overall warehouse cleanliness, routinely clearing debris from aisles with the use of attachments on the forklift.
  • Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.

Delivery Driver Supervisor

Lake Boone Ice Co.
Hudson, MA
06.2011 - 12.2022
  • Supervised daily delivery operations, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment.
  • Trained and mentored new drivers on safety protocols and customer service standards.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance route efficiency and reduce delivery times.
  • Monitored driver performance, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Developed strong relationships with key clients by ensuring consistent quality of service in deliveries.

Lab Assistant

UMass Boston
Boston, MA
08.2017 - 12.2019
  • Conducted laboratory tests and experiments following established protocols to ensure accuracy and reliability.
  • Documented experimental results meticulously, contributing to data analysis and reporting for research projects.
  • Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
  • Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
  • Worked closely with lab staff on special projects.

Field Supervisor

UMass Boston
Belize
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Supervised field operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and quality standards.
  • Coordinated training sessions for staff, enhancing team efficiency and skill development.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and objectives.
  • Supervised field operations teams to complete projects within established timelines.
  • Analyzed operational data, identifying trends to inform strategic decision-making and resource management.

Shift Supervisor

Auntie Anne's Pretzels
Marlborough, MA
06.2012 - 12.2015
  • Supervised team members to ensure compliance with safety protocols and operational procedures.
  • Assisted in training new staff on equipment operation and customer service standards.
  • Provided support in resolving customer inquiries and complaints promptly and professionally.
  • Conducted routine inspections of work areas to uphold cleanliness and organization standards.
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

Umass Boston
Boston, MA
06-2019

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Warehouse organization
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Problem-solving
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Safety protocols
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Lab inventory management
  • Data logging
  • Lab testing and reporting

Accomplishments

Warehouse Accomplishments

  • 3+ years of no incidents while driving Forklifts in the warehouse
  • Noticed by Management for being a diligent worker

Delivery Driver Accomplishments

  • 11 Years of no accidents or incidents
  • Moved up year by year to become a Senior Driver by 18
  • Given maiden deliveries to new stores to provide a benchmark of good service to newly picked-up stores.

Field Supervisor Accomplishments

  • Given leading role to teach students how to properly practice archaeology in a school setting after 1 year
  • Given the opportunity to collaborate with decorated college professors from across the United States

Lab Assistant Accomplishments

  • Learned how to respectfully handle and care for Native American artifacts
  • Able to return artifacts excavated over years to a Native American museum that Umass Boston collaborated with

Shift Supervisor Accomplishments

  • Under the age of 18 I was able to grow my leadership skills by supervising and training groups of workers[3-4] without the help of a manager

Certification

  • Forklift Certification, Kroger - May 2023-Present

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary

Timeline

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Kroger
05.2023 - Current

Field Supervisor

UMass Boston
06.2019 - 07.2019

Lab Assistant

UMass Boston
08.2017 - 12.2019

Shift Supervisor

Auntie Anne's Pretzels
06.2012 - 12.2015

Delivery Driver Supervisor

Lake Boone Ice Co.
06.2011 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

Umass Boston
David Edwards