Deborah Perkins
Centralia,MO
Summary
Hardworking and punctual professional works in fast-paced, physically-demanding jobs while standing and moving for long hours. Physically fit and diligent with strong commitment to team and business success. Focused on exceeding productivity and service objectives every day.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
BreakTime
Centralia, MO
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted guests with purchases at BreakTime convenience store registers
- Refilled shelves and coolers with merchandise throughout BreakTime sales floor
- Prepared fresh food items following BreakTime store service standards
- Cleaned counters, equipment, and customer areas to support BreakTime operations
- Processed cash, card, and mobile payments at BreakTime checkout
- Followed safety, sanitation, and opening procedures in BreakTime locations
- Organized backroom areas to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Performed cash register functions accurately and efficiently.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients and vendors.
- Processed payments using point-of-sale systems.
- Supported inventory counts and product rotation across BreakTime departments
- Built relationships with customers by providing friendly customer service.
- Assisted customers with selecting items and answering questions about products.
- Provided customer service support for inquiries, complaints, and returns.
Picker
ManPower/America's Outdoor Brands
Columbia, MO
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Selected and organized products for timely order fulfillment.
- Operated hand-held scanners to track inventory accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the picking area.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding inventory discrepancies and needs.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Utilized RF scanners to scan products accurately and efficiently.
- Executed picking tasks according to order specifications while meeting daily productivity requirements.
- Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
- Cleaned and organized aisles, work stations, and floors to promote operational productivity.
Deli Clerk
Gerber's
Columbia, MO
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted customers with deli product selections and special requests.
- Prepared and sliced meats, cheeses, and other products for display.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of deli counters and work areas.
- Operated slicing machines and scales to ensure accurate portions.
- Collaborated with team members to restock inventory efficiently.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries promptly.
- Followed food safety guidelines for handling and storing products.
- Engaged in daily cleaning routines to uphold hygiene standards.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas at the end of shift.
- Weighed, wrapped, and labeled meats, cheeses, salads, sandwiches. for customers' orders.
- Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Sliced meats and cheeses and weighed deli items for customers.
- Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment, and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
- Worked collaboratively with other staff members to ensure efficient operation of the store operations during peak hours of business activity.
- Operated slicers and other equipment according to company guidelines to minimize accidents or injuries.
- Assisted customers with selecting products from the deli case or menu board.
- Rotated product on shelves to ensure freshness.
- Stocked shelves with fresh items daily.
- Adhered to health regulations regarding food handling and sanitation standards.
- Prepared all food orders according to customer specifications.
- Updated food displays, cases and other customer-facing areas to increase sales of special items.
- Followed company recipes for preparing foods such as soups, salads, sandwiches.
- Responded to customer questions regarding product availability.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a polite demeanor.
Front Desk Receptionist
America's Best Value Inn
Jefferson City, Missouri
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Greeted guests warmly and managed check-in and check-out processes.
- Answered phone calls and provided information about hotel services and amenities.
- Managed reservations using hotel management software efficiently.
- Assisted guests with inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the front desk area at all times.
- Collaborated with housekeeping to ensure room availability for incoming guests.
- Processed payments accurately and handled cash transactions securely.
- Provided local area information to enhance guest experience during their stay.
- Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed.
- Greeted customers warmly and made them feel welcome.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding quickly to inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner.
- Maintained an organized reception area and ensured that all guests were attended to promptly.
- Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
- Performed data entry into computer systems to maintain accurate records of customer information.
- Assisted with scheduling appointments for clients and visitors.
- Resolved any customer complaints or issues in a timely fashion following established protocols.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Tyson Foods
Sedalia, Missouri
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Processed incoming shipments and verified inventory accuracy.
- Coordinated outbound shipments and ensured timely deliveries.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials safely.
- Maintained accurate records of all shipping and receiving activities.
- Inspected packages for damage and reported discrepancies promptly.
- Assisted in organizing warehouse layout for efficient storage solutions.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline shipping processes.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted regular stock audits.
- Processed outbound shipments, including packing and labeling products for delivery.
- Received incoming shipments, verifying quantity and quality of items against purchase orders.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Operated computers to access information related to shipping activities.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, dusting, mopping.
- Organized materials into appropriate storage areas based on product type or size.
- Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing.
- Prepared packages for shipping and determined most economical shipping methods.
- Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
- Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
- Maintained accurate records of all goods received and distributed in the warehouse.
General Laborer
Various Temperary Agencies
Clearwater, Florida
10.2013 - 10.2016
- Operated various tools for assembly and production tasks across multiple job sites.
- Assisted team members in maintaining clean and safe work environments daily.
- Loaded and unloaded materials efficiently to support production schedules consistently.
- Collaborated with colleagues to streamline workflows and improve overall efficiency.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure compliance with workplace regulations at all times.
- Organized inventory and materials to facilitate smooth operations on the work floor.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to identify maintenance needs promptly.
- Responded quickly to supervisor instructions for task adjustments or priority changes.
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
- Moved heavy objects using dollies, carts, hoists, or other manual labor techniques.
Printing Press Assistant
RR Donnelly
Jefferson City, Missouri
10.2012 - 10.2013
- Operated printing press to produce high-quality printed materials.
- Assisted in maintaining equipment and troubleshooting minor issues.
- Prepared materials for printing by setting up layouts and ink colors.
- Monitored print runs to ensure quality standards were met consistently.
- Coordinated with team members to manage workflow and deadlines effectively.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machines to enhance performance and reliability.
- Collaborated with production staff to optimize print processes and reduce waste.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during printing operations at RR Donnelly.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues at all levels within the organization.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors to review job orders prior to beginning a new run.
- Adjusted feeder systems, ink flow, temperature controls and other settings as required.
- Performed minor repairs when needed.
- Loaded paper stock onto feeders for upcoming jobs as necessary.
- Cleaned press components between jobs to prevent contamination of materials from one job to another.
- Monitored job progress during the run to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
- Kept work areas clean and organized at all times in compliance with safety protocols.
- Provided support to lead operators by performing tasks associated with their duties.
- Inspected printed materials for quality control purposes.
- Followed safety guidelines at all times while working with printing machinery.
- Ensured compliance with company policies regarding hazardous materials handling and disposal procedures.
- Set up and operate various printing presses in accordance with job specifications.
- Operated auxiliary equipment such as folding machines, collators and slitters.
- Stacked boxes of printed material onto pallets for transport or storage.
- Readied finished product for shipping or delivery according to established procedures.
- Examined and produced specific job orders.
- Met production schedules and throughput yield targets.
- Removed printed products from printing machines manually or via hand trucks or power lifts and transitioned material to drying and finishing or storage areas.
- Posted and adhered to lockout/tagout, hazardous material handling and hearing and eye standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Moberly Area Community College
Moberly, MO 08.1990 - 08.1993
Skills
- Order fulfillment
- Inventory management
- RF scanner operation
- Customer service
- Time management
- Cash handling
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Quality control
- Shipping documentation
- Data entry
- Stock rotation
- Shipment receiving
- Truck loading
- Forklift operation
- Product location skills
- Shipment procedures
- Cycle counts
- Warehouse safety
- Deadline adherence
- Product rotations
- Stock replenishment
- Safety procedures
- Scanner operation
- Hand-eye coordination
- Inventory transactions
- Workload prioritization
- Space utilization
- Inventory error correction
- Pallet jack usage
Timeline
Associate
BreakTime
09.2025 - Current
Picker
ManPower/America's Outdoor Brands
10.2024 - 02.2025
Deli Clerk
Gerber's
03.2024 - 10.2024
Front Desk Receptionist
America's Best Value Inn
06.2023 - 01.2024
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Tyson Foods
10.2016 - 05.2018
General Laborer
Various Temperary Agencies
10.2013 - 10.2016
Printing Press Assistant
RR Donnelly
10.2012 - 10.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Moberly Area Community College
08.1990 - 08.1993