Derek Blair
West Warwick,RI
Summary
Proven leader and skilled wood worker and advanced forklift operator, adept in warehouse safety and heavy lifting, with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency at Home Depot. Demonstrates exceptional team coordination and customer service, significantly improving workplace productivity and safety. Excels in forklift operation and freight processing, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization. Has a great extent of Handy man skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freight Team Associate
Home Depot
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Lifted and moved items weighing 500 pounds multiple times per shift.
- Maintained high safety standards within the facility by enforcing proper lifting techniques, equipment usage, and hazard prevention measures.
- Offered friendly, prompt customer service by answering questions, resolving issues quickly, and checking system for inventory.
- Broke down, re-packaged and shrink-wrapped pallets for efficient storage and transportation.
- Scanned items on arrival and departure to create accurate tracking records.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by organizing and managing the freight team''s daily tasks.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to unload freight containers of varying weight and size.
- Utilized proper lifting techniques to facilitate safe and efficient handling of freight.
- Packed items to meet shipping requirements.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
Manager
Eddies Hardwood Flooring
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Coordinated recruitment efforts to attract top talent.
- Implemented training programs for enhanced employee skills.
- Streamlined communication processes to foster transparency among departments.
- Managed budgets for various departmental initiatives.
- Conducted performance evaluations to identify areas for employee growth.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Performed estimates hands on with the customers to budget job and sell our services conveniently
- Performed all tasks safely using power tools, 220/110 volt sanders, Saws, routers, and hand tools.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Shop Worker
Hardwood Designs Inc
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient daily operations and timely completion of tasks.
- Maintained orderly and clean work areas for maximum productivity.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment for optimal shopping experience.
- Maintained compliance with safety regulations while operating equipment such as pallet jacks, Forklifts, all types of saws, all types of sanders, all types of routers, and all types of hand tools.
- Picked up, organized and distributed parts for different work areas.
- Measured distances, calculated areas and estimated materials needed.
- Handled merchandise returns professionally, resolving issues promptly to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Installed Hardwood staircases and Hardware components.
- Fabricated stairways and Hardware parts with manual and machine methods.
- Provided constructive feedback during team meetings aimed at improving overall store performance.
- Swept and mopped floor, wiped windows and fixtures after closing to support cleanliness and maintain organized store.
- Helped managers with daily checklists and last-minute requirements.
- Checked incoming orders and organized new stock.
Education
GED -
Tollgate Highschool
Warwick, RI10-2008
Skills
- Heavy lifting
- Pallet jack operation
- Workplace cleanliness
- Warehouse safety
- Stock rotation
- Forklift certification
- Freight processing
- Barcode scanning
- Hand-eye coordination
- Package labeling
- Wrapping machinery
- ALL Wood sanding, saw, and hand tool use
- Wood and pallet product expert
- Hand saw safety
- Package handling
- Freight tracking
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 3 staff members.
Certification
- Electric Pallet Jack Certification – Various Providers.
- Pallet Jack Certification – Various Providers.
- Order Picker Forklift Operation Certification – Various Providers.
- Forklift Certification
- OSHA Certified
- RI Driver's License
Timeline
Freight Team Associate
Home Depot
01.2024 - 12.2024
Manager
Eddies Hardwood Flooring
02.2022 - 12.2024
Shop Worker
Hardwood Designs Inc
09.2020 - 02.2022
GED -
Tollgate Highschool