Deja Yates
Summary
Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.
Hardworking and motivated professional with several years of experience and record of success in industry. Solid history balancing team performance, customer service targets and business objectives. Dedicated to working closely with employees to maximize productivity and optimize procedures. Decisive leader with good planning and organizational skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager/ Cook Prep
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Cincinnati
11.2024 - 02.2026
- Develop & cross train staff members.
- Food Quality: Ensuring food quality by cooking and preparing food to order, as well as following kitchen guidelines.
- Delivering excellent customer service and ensuring a positive dining experience.
- Managing cash and processing transactions accurately.
- Ensuring that restaurant meets safety guidelines and potential hazards.
- Maintains stock and inventory.
Warehouse Associate
FEDEX
Vandalia
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Loading and Unloading: They load and unload packages from delivery vehicles and conveyor belts, ensuring that items are handled safely and efficiently.
- Sorting Packages: Warehouse associates sort packages based on destination and delivery routes to ensure efficient processing and delivery.
- Maintaining Records: They are responsible for maintaining accurate records of packages handled, which helps in tracking shipments throughout the delivery process.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
- Adhered to safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Streamlined packing processes to enhance overall workflow efficiency.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
Doc Crew Member
UPS
Springfield
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Load and unload cargo from trucks and shipping containers.
- Inspect shipments for damage or discrepancies.
- Operate forklift/ pallet jack and other material handling equipment.
- Assist with inventory control.
- Deliver orders to the correct staging area/department.
- Organized inventory stored at the docks for easy access when needed.
- Adhered strictly to company policies regarding security protocols for the docks.
Production Associate
KAO Corporation
Cincinnati
04.2021 - 06.2023
- April 2021 to January 2022• Stack cases of finished merchandise on pallets.• Print SAP tags and position them on the correct pallet, then haul to temporary storage.• Maintain accurate production records.• Inspect finished products for quality defects.• Assist with startup processes.• Keep work area and equipment clean.• Work in accordance with FDA and GMP procedures.
- Operated production machinery to manufacture personal care products efficiently.
Warehouse Lead/Shift Supervisor
DHL
Cincinnati
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Supervised daily operations in fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Coordinated team activities to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Managed day-to-day activities within the warehouse by assigning tasks among workers efficiently.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and variety of warehouse mechanical equipment according to safe operating standards.
- Reviewed production schedule, customer orders, work orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
Education
Certification in CPR -
Riverview East Academy
Certification in Phlebotomy -
Riverview East Academy
High School Diploma -
Riverview East Academy
Certification in SERV Safe -
Skills
- Customer service skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate effectively
- Providing high-quality care
- Forklift operation
- Package sorting
- Inventory management
- Team coordination
- Workflow optimization
- Shipment palletization
- Cargo handling
- Safety compliance
- Customer service
- Process improvement
Timeline
Manager/ Cook Prep
Chipotle Mexican Grill
11.2024 - 02.2026
Warehouse Associate
FEDEX
01.2024 - 11.2024
Doc Crew Member
UPS
08.2023 - 01.2024
Production Associate
KAO Corporation
04.2021 - 06.2023
Warehouse Lead/Shift Supervisor
DHL
07.2020 - 12.2022
Certification in CPR -
Riverview East Academy
Certification in Phlebotomy -
Riverview East Academy
High School Diploma -
Riverview East Academy