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DeShawn Sims-Parker

Houston,TX

Summary

Dedicated Customer Service Specialist providing 8 plus years of skills to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced working environment. Successfully works as part of a team to reach personal and business goals. Known for successfully handling escalated customer support issues. Organized Scheduling Coordinator with a proactive attitude regarding production scheduling coordination. Over 6 years of experience in production and materials management. Consistently builds upon existing skills and learns new skills while completing projects within established timeframes. Accomplished Production Planner with 8 plus years of experience in providing smooth production operations by managing schedules, inventory, and logistics. Talented in collaborating with teams to monitor productivity, review raw material inventory, and determine production scheduling. Adept in developing solutions for increasing productivity through a strong understanding of the final product, manufacturing equipment, and all aspects of daily operations. Competent Production Planner with a strong background in scheduling production and overseeing workflow. Successful in supply chain management, efficiency solutions, and inventory coordination. Talented in determining production issues and providing excellent process improvement solutions through information analysis, and providing detailed recordkeeping. A reputable customer service professional brings strong phone speaking skills paired with in-depth knowledge of CRM systems. Offers vast experience connecting customers with products and services. Punctual and responsible individual, polished in navigating multiple computer systems and applications.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freight Agent

TAB LLC
Houston, Texas
02.2025 - Current
  • Managed freight logistics to ensure the timely delivery of shipments.
  • Coordinated with carriers to schedule shipments and resolve issues.
  • Monitored shipment statuses and communicated updates to clients.
  • Negotiated rates with carriers to obtain the lowest possible costs.
  • Coordinated with customers, vendors, carriers, and other personnel to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Analyzed various transportation methods to determine the most cost-effective solution.
  • Estimated freight and postal rates to track shipment costs and weights.
  • Prepared shipping documents and ensured compliance with regulations.

Expeditor

OPD
Houston, Texas
08.2024 - 02.2025
  • Coordinated timely delivery of materials to maintain efficient workflow.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock for operations.
  • Assisted in organizing warehouse layout for optimal space utilization.
  • Inspected the quality assurance of products before they were shipped out to customers.
  • Verified purchase orders, invoices and packing slips for correctness.

Production Planner

Stratus
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
11.2022 - 07.2024
  • Prepared production schedules for various manufacturing activities and maintained levels to achieve consumer demands through ERP.
  • Coordinated with production teammates to determine scheduling and conflict resolutions through various Excel spreadsheets.
  • Allocated resources and controlled inventory by assessing materials stock, monitoring production performance, and managing backlogs.
  • Created production schedules by considering deadlines for customer orders.
  • Effectively communicated detailed information accurately and clearly to production staff and management using ERP systems.
  • Developed production procedures by evaluating workflow, devising targeted plans, and creating customer order schedules aligned with available materials and resources.
  • Devised weekly production plans in line with market demand.

Senior Customer Services Specialist

Honeywell
Houston, Texas
12.2021 - 11.2022
  • Conducted regular reviews of service procedures for continuous improvement.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, order placement, and account setup.
  • Investigated complex problems reported by customers and proposed effective solutions.
  • Managed customer conflicts and challenging situations by staying calm and accessing internal knowledge bases to develop strategic solutions.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions, addressing concerns, and providing current account information.
  • Educated customers about products, pricing, and policies to address and resolve issues.
  • Handled calls for new sign-ups, service cancellations, and cross-selling opportunities.
  • Met and exceeded performance goals to support long-term company growth and market dominance.

Mechanical Technician

Xtreme Renovations, LLC
Katy, Texas
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Operated machinery and tools to perform maintenance and repairs efficiently.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to implement process improvements and solutions.
  • Replaced worn or defective parts with new ones.
  • Installed, fit, cleaned and repaired valves, caps, hoses, pumps and gaskets.

Production Planner/Scheduler

EagleBurgmann EJS
Houston, Texas
03.2014 - 08.2021
  • Scheduled production activities, conducted assessments and documented data in SAP.
  • Utilized Excel data points to coordinate production resourcing to streamline planning, development, manufacturing, and sales processes.
  • Handling "complex" data manipulation for client reports, converting information from SAP data to Excel spreadsheets using (pivot tables, charts, formulas, multiple sheet formulas).
  • Allocated resources and controlled inventory by assessing materials stock, monitoring production performance, and managing backlogs.
  • Coordinated with production teammates to determine scheduling and conflict resolutions.
  • Prepared production schedules for various manufacturing activities and maintained levels to achieve consumer demands.
  • Scheduled production activities, conducted assessments and documented data in SAP.
  • Boosted efficiency and minimized waste by receiving production material deliveries according to forecasting and demand.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Computer And Information Sciences

Lone Star College System
Cypress, TX

High School Diploma -

MUSKEGON HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
High School Diploma

Certification

  • 160 Driving Academy | Houston, TX
  • Class A CDL
  • Hazmat

Affiliations

  • Member, Small Business Association (2008 - present)
  • Member, Alumni Association

Timeline

Freight Agent

TAB LLC
02.2025 - Current

Expeditor

OPD
08.2024 - 02.2025

Production Planner

Stratus
11.2022 - 07.2024

Senior Customer Services Specialist

Honeywell
12.2021 - 11.2022

Mechanical Technician

Xtreme Renovations, LLC
08.2021 - 11.2021

Production Planner/Scheduler

EagleBurgmann EJS
03.2014 - 08.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Computer And Information Sciences

Lone Star College System

High School Diploma -

MUSKEGON HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
DeShawn Sims-Parker