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DE'SWUAN-BLAKE RILEY

Atlanta

Summary

Efficient and energetic jack-of-all-trades with 8 years of operating with a positive. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

GXO/ XPO Logistics
Union City
12.2025 - Current
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials across warehouse floors.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments following safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Conducted routine inspections on forklifts to ensure operational safety.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow in loading areas.

• Load freight into trucks and secure the freight with “tie- down straps”

  • Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Used RF scanners to accurately track item locations within the store's inventory system.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Unloaded incoming shipments from trucks with a forklift.

• Forklift certified as of (December 12th, 2025)

Warehouse Team Lead

RS Group
Atlanta
01.2024 - 11.2025
  • Labeled products and organized stock in the storage room with the help of Excel, increasing warehouse efficiency by 18%
  • Facilitated warehouse operation processes by receiving and stocking goods, reducing downtime by 9%
  • Created production schedules based on customer orders and requisitions, ensuring 96% on-time delivery of inventory to subcontractors and in-house installers
  • Maintained accurate records of inventory received and/or distributed, decreasing the instance of lost shipments by 42%
  • Extracted data, eliminated 92% of errors, and saved $4K+ on paperwork-related costs a year with FormTools and Docparser
  • Directs and motivates a team of warehouse workers, assigning tasks, and ensuring they are completed efficiently and safely.
  • Oversees daily activities, including shipping and receiving, inventory management, order fulfillment, and returns processing.
  • Oversees the maintenance and use of warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Monitors and ensures the quality of goods being processed and shipped, including checking for damage or errors.
  • Identifies areas for improvement in warehouse processes and implements solutions to enhance efficiency.
  • Supervised daily warehouse operations and ensured team adherence to safety protocols.
  • Trained new staff on warehouse procedures and equipment usage.
  • Coordinated inventory management and organized stock for efficient retrieval.
  • Conducted regular quality checks on incoming and outgoing shipments.
  • Set long-term goals and monitored day-to-day operations of warehouse.
  • Ensured compliance with quality control standards throughout all warehouse processes.
  • Used computer and company software to enter shipment and inventory records.
  • Staged and sorted products for loading.
  • Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
  • Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
  • Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
  • Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
  • Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and variety of warehouse mechanical equipment according to safe operating standards.
  • Loaded and unloaded trailers with care and efficiency.

Warehouse Worker

Miller/Zell
Atlanta
01.2016 - 01.2024
  • Helped reduce unloading time by 22%, lifting and storing crates and packages weighing 100+ pounds
  • Operated heavy machinery to process 150+ pallets per shift
  • Reduced shipping delays by 13% and product spoilage by 9% by co-creating a new inventory management system
  • Minimized shipping damage risk by 18% by communicating concerns with vendors and delivery drivers
  • Verifying the accuracy of quantity and quality of incoming deliveries
  • Labeling every product and placing them accordingly
  • Identifying and locating the right products during the delivery process
  • Keeping a well-maintained and updated account of stock and inventory
  • Handling returns by completing technical documentation and other required communication
  • Keeping all material handling equipment in the best condition by conducting regular maintenance
  • Conveying purchasing requirements and keeping data on the availability of products in short supply
  • Operated forklifts to move products safely within the warehouse.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments efficiently from delivery trucks.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and audits.
  • Prepared orders for shipment by packaging items according to specifications.
  • Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.

Education

High school diploma -

Westlake High School
Atlanta,Ga
05-2016

Skills

  • RF scanners
  • Sit-down forklift
  • Stand-up forklift
  • Pallet jack(electric)
  • Cherry picker
  • Cost control
  • Forklift certified ( as of 2025-26)
  • Inventory management
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Data analysis
  • Shipping logistics
  • Order picking
  • Shipping and receiving
  • OSHA safety trained
  • Damage control
  • Workflow optimization
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Problem-solving
  • Physical strength and stamina
  • Container loading and unloading
  • Loading and Unloading

Timeline

Forklift Operator

GXO/ XPO Logistics
12.2025 - Current

Warehouse Team Lead

RS Group
01.2024 - 11.2025

Warehouse Worker

Miller/Zell
01.2016 - 01.2024

High school diploma -

Westlake High School
DE'SWUAN-BLAKE RILEY