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Work History
Education
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David Lystila

Bradley,IL

Summary

Dynamic Warehouse Manager at Belson's Steel Center with proven expertise in logistics and team leadership. Skilled in inventory management and conflict resolution, I enhanced operational efficiency and ensured employee safety. Recognized for maintaining a clean, organized environment and fostering strong customer relationships through effective communication.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Manager

Belson's Steel Center
Bourbonnais, IL
05.2023 - 09.2025
  • Ensured employee safety and productivity while overseeing operations at New & Used Steel Center.
  • Created purchase orders for incoming stock to ensure inventory accuracy.
  • Maintained a clean, safe warehouse through regular oversight and organization.
  • Organized and dispatched drivers for safe, timely deliveries.
  • Managed delivery logistics, including operation of 18 ft flatbed for direct shipments.
  • Handled daily customer interactions via phone, email, and walk-in inquiries effectively.

Office Assistant

Belson's Scrap Steel
Bourbonnais, IL
06.2016 - 05.2023
  • Coordinated truck dispatch operations while weighing customer materials to ensure accuracy.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies, first aid kits, and personal protective equipment.
  • Organized employee uniform records, ensuring compliance with contracts and necessary adjustments.
  • Participated in monthly safety meetings to improve workplace safety protocols.
  • Assisted with catering for office events while managing file organization and cleaning duties.
  • Handled daily operations including phone and email correspondence, cashiering, and payment processing.

Delivery Driver

Busse & Rieck Flowers, Plants and Gifts
Kankakee, IL
01.2014 - 06.2016
  • Coordinated timely delivery of flowers, gifts, and various items to customers' homes, businesses, hospitals, or funeral services.

Customer Service / Bartender

Winnie's Gaming Cafe/ Winnie's & Wash
Bradley, IL
01.2014 - 06.2016
  • While at Winnie's I was a cashier, stocked inventory, maintained the laundry mat, and tended bar at multiple facilities that the company owned.

Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor

Riverside Health & Fitness
Bourbonnais, IL
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Conducted children's swim lessons and adult private sessions to enhance aquatic skills.
  • Lifeguard during open swim hours and private events to ensure safety and compliance.
  • Provided individualized instruction in swimming techniques for diverse age groups.
  • Monitored pool activities, enforcing safety regulations to prevent accidents.

Education

Associate's - Fine Arts

Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL
05.2015

High School GED - Bradley, IL

Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School
Bradley, IL
05.2010

Skills

  • First aid and CPR certification
  • Team leadership
  • Microsoft Word proficiency
  • Excel proficiency
  • PowerPoint proficiency
  • Customer service expertise
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Work ethic
  • Instructional experience
  • Employee training
  • Conflict resolution
  • Forklift operations
  • Inventory and stocking
  • Warehouse operations
  • Heavy lifting
  • Organizational skills
  • Creative abilities
  • Problem-solving skills

References

  • Missy Barman, Manager at Busse & Rieck, (815) 933-2295
  • Lisa, Manager at Winnie's Gaming Cafe, (815) 936-9906
  • Dave Dillon, Manager at Belson Scrap & Steel, (815) 932-7416

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Spanish, Some

Timeline

Warehouse Manager

Belson's Steel Center
05.2023 - 09.2025

Office Assistant

Belson's Scrap Steel
06.2016 - 05.2023

Delivery Driver

Busse & Rieck Flowers, Plants and Gifts
01.2014 - 06.2016

Customer Service / Bartender

Winnie's Gaming Cafe/ Winnie's & Wash
01.2014 - 06.2016

Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor

Riverside Health & Fitness
01.2012 - 01.2014

Associate's - Fine Arts

Kankakee Community College

High School GED - Bradley, IL

Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School
David Lystila