Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
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Dena Weems

DeKalb,IL

Summary

I’m a outgoing person a person that you can depend on hard Worker easy to catch on to anything that’s places in front of me a outstanding person when it come down to getting things taking care of a person that’s trying to build within a company

Work History

Senior Warehouse Lead

Winston Brands
2015 - 2025
  • Supervised daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Trained new team members on equipment usage and best practices for inventory management.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance order fulfillment speed and accuracy.
  • Coordinated with shipping and receiving teams to optimize material handling procedures.
  • Led team meetings to communicate goals and encourage collaboration among warehouse personnel.
  • Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
  • Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
  • Collaborated with other departments to address any issues or discrepancies in orders, ensuring smooth communication across teams.
  • Facilitated cross-training amongst team members to enhance overall skillset and improve staff flexibility during peak seasons or absences.
  • Ensured timely order fulfillment by closely monitoring shipping schedules and coordinating with carriers.
  • Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
  • Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
  • Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
  • Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.

Cook's Assistant

Jimmy G’s
2003 - 2023
  • Assisted in food preparation by following established recipes and safety protocols.
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
  • Supported cooks in assembling meal components, enhancing overall kitchen efficiency.
  • Learned and adhered to proper food handling techniques to minimize waste and ensure quality.
  • Maintained high levels of hygiene and food safety by regularly cleaning equipment, utensils, and kitchen workspaces.

Sales Associate

Value City Department Store
2007 - 2008
  • Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries, enhancing overall shopping experience.
  • Maintained organized merchandise displays to promote sales and improve store aesthetics.
  • Processed transactions efficiently, ensuring accuracy in cash handling and register operation.
  • Collaborated with team members to restock inventory and manage stock levels effectively.

Warehouse Worker

Avon
2005 - 2006


  • Conducted thorough inspections of incoming and outgoing products for quality assurance.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring accurate inventory management and organization.
  • Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Manley High School
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Supervisory experience
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Order picking
  • Product packaging
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Warehouse functions
  • Warehouse operations
  • Excellent with numbers
  • Paperwork verification
  • Order picking and processing
  • Order fulfillment
  • Heavy lifting
  • Teamwork
  • Lifting and sorting
  • Organizational skills
  • Material handling
  • Pallet jack operation
  • RF scanners

Timeline

Senior Warehouse Lead

Winston Brands
2015 - 2025

Cook's Assistant

Jimmy G’s
2003 - 2023

Sales Associate

Value City Department Store
2007 - 2008

Warehouse Worker

Avon
2005 - 2006

High School Diploma -

Manley High School