Desarea Bray
Wauchula,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Bubbly ready to learn with experience in inventory management, shipping, and receiving in high-volume warehouses. Expertise in cost reduction and process improvement, along with operating forklifts and pallet jacks. Strong communication skills enhance team collaboration and operational efficiency, contributing to high customer satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Material Handler
Nucor
Frostproof, FL
02.2020 - Current
- Managed receiving, storing, and shipping processes to achieve timely order fulfillment.
- Coordinated procurement of raw materials with suppliers to secure timely availability.
- Managed inventory levels and monitored stock movements for accuracy.
- Organized inventory per warehouse plan and upheld clean, inspection-ready areas.
- Checked incoming deliveries for quality and quantity to promptly identify damage or issues.
- Collaborated with production teams to align material needs with schedules.
2nd Helper
Nucor
Frostproof, FL
02.2020 - Current
- Managed resources effectively to ensure consistent achievement of production, quality, and cost targets.
- Motivated team to achieve production goals while providing training to enhance skills.
- Assisted in daily operations to support production efficiency and workflow.
- Managed inventory records to maintain accurate stock levels for production needs.
- Coordinated communication between departments to ensure project alignment and clarity.
Lead Operator
Florikan
Bowling Green, FL
11.2016 - 02.2020
- Identified machinery issues and troubleshot to sustain optimal operational performance.
- Delegated tasks to team members based on individual strengths, enhancing team efficiency.
- Maintained communication with supervisors to facilitate rapid issue resolution and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
Room Service Attendant
Streamsong
bowling green, Florida
09.2015 - 11.2016
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of service areas and equipment to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Assisted guests with menu selections and dietary preferences.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure order accuracy and quality.
- Delivered pleasant guest experiences with friendly service and caring demeanor.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of service areas and equipment.
- Handled payment transactions using point-of-sale systems efficiently.
- Provided friendly service and attentive care to create positive guest experiences.
- Timely delivered food items to guest rooms, ensuring guest requests were met promptly.
- Took telephone orders, billed items to rooms and communicated orders to kitchen.
Server/Host Trainer
Red Lobster
Sebring, Florida
02.2012 - 08.2015
- Trained new staff on restaurant procedures and service standards to enhance service quality.
- Supported training of new servers on service techniques.
- Trained new hosts on customer service standards and restaurant procedures.
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure prompt food delivery, improving guest experience.
- Managed food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
- Handled cash transactions and processed payments using point-of-sale system.
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly to uphold satisfaction and encourage repeat visits.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items to provide recommendations to guests.
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of dining area and tables.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about the restaurant's menu and products.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
Education
Associate of Science -
Polk State College Collegiate High School
Lakeland, FL08.2020
Associate of Science -
South Florida State College
Avon Park, FL05.2015
High School Diploma -
Hardee Senior High School
Wauchula, FL05.2011
Skills
- Inventory management
- Warehouse operations and safety
- Order fulfillment processes
- Delivery logistics
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Regulatory compliance
- Safe food handling practices
- Process improvement initiatives
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Team motivation
- Staff training
- Communication proficiency
- Communication skills
- Positive service attitude
- Customer relations
- Hospitality training
- Dining management
- Beverage service
- Dining oversight
- Room service coordination and execution
Certification
- Certified Production Technician 10 Hour general industry safety and Health
Timeline
Material Handler
Nucor
02.2020 - Current
2nd Helper
Nucor
02.2020 - Current
Lead Operator
Florikan
11.2016 - 02.2020
Room Service Attendant
Streamsong
09.2015 - 11.2016
Server/Host Trainer
Red Lobster
02.2012 - 08.2015
Associate of Science -
Polk State College Collegiate High School
Associate of Science -
South Florida State College
High School Diploma -
Hardee Senior High School