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Dawn Collins

Dawn Collins

Newport,KY

Summary

As a Army logistics specialist, I managed inventories of repair parts and general supplies that supported battalion, platoons,, and shore-based activities. I procured, received, stored, issued material and repair components. I operated company files, sorted and distributed all official and personal mail. I also utilized inventory accounting and database systems. I also gained experience as an expediter while stationed at Ft Hauchuca, AZ.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Driver

Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority
Houston, TX
01.2010 - 08.2018

Drive roll off trucks to remove debris from construction sites; provide customer service to potential customers; handle cash transactions for company; stayed up to date with all VDOT rules and regulations.

  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Took on additional routes during absence of team members.
  • Completed daily route consisting of up to Number stops, focusing on safety and timeliness.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.

Logistics Specialist

US Army
Fort Sill, OK
01.2000 - 08.2008

The duties performed by logistic specialists include: ordering, stocking, issuing repair parts, clothing and general supplies; maintaining financial records and accounting systems; maintaining inventory databases for material stocked in shore based warehouses and ship storerooms; perform duties associated with hazardous material control and management; organizing and maintaining databases, correspondence files, and reports; maintaining logistics and financial publications and CD-ROM libraries; managing and operating Navy Post Offices, ashore or afloat; preparing and maintaining postal records and reports; processing and dispatching mail, directing the routing and transportation of mail.

  • Researched issues and assessed inefficiencies within supply chain using Software to devise solutions and improve performance.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Validated inventory levels and updated systems using handheld devices.
  • Worked with customers to integrate processes and correct issues.
  • Tracked and managed transfer paperwork such as packing lists.
  • Used in-house tracking system to schedule shipments of goods to customer warehouses.
  • Managed and tracked package transfers such as bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists and load tags.
  • Tracked supply, equipment and product inventory quantities to maintain necessary levels.
  • Built long-term relationships due to prompt and courteous service.
  • Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain schedules.

Purchasing Clerk

Transdev
Cincinnati, OH
06.2023 - 11.2023

Duties included maintaining inventory in I.C.U., Oncology, and Emergency Room departments; inventory hospital stock materials; provide supplies to all hospital departments and CMG doctor's offices through their travel requisitions; provide customer service to potential clients; deal with vendors on a day to day basis.

  • Fulfilled product orders for $Amount annual revenue-producing company.
  • Kept meticulous records of orders in computer system using Software.
  • Verified accuracy of bills of lading, contracts and purchase requests.
  • Computed and created purchase orders in System to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
  • Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.

Education

LS Certification - Logistic Specialist

U.S. Army Ordnance Center And School
Fort Lee, VA
02.2000

High School Diploma - General

Forest Park High School
Forest Park, OH
06.1991

Skills

  • Spreadsheet management
  • Time management
  • Order processing
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Computer-savvy
  • Resourceful
  • Strong problem solver
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Results-oriented
  • Safety Practices
  • Team Oversight
  • Inventory Counting
  • Documentation Skills
  • Order Preparation
  • Resolving Problems
  • Transportation Planning
  • Inventory Restocking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Team Goals
  • Monthly Inventory
  • Inspecting Goods
  • Shipment Receiving
  • Time Management

Accomplishments

Promoted to Petty Officer 3rd Class on first attempt.

Won Sailor of the Quarter during Operation Enduring Freedom.

Was promoted to night shift supervisor within first three months of being assigned to E2-C Hawkeye aviation squadron.

Selected to be squadron expediter.

Chosen as squadron representative for supply department onboard USS Theodore Roosevelt.

Timeline

Purchasing Clerk

Transdev
06.2023 - 11.2023

Commercial Driver

Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority
01.2010 - 08.2018

Logistics Specialist

US Army
01.2000 - 08.2008

LS Certification - Logistic Specialist

U.S. Army Ordnance Center And School

High School Diploma - General

Forest Park High School
Dawn Collins