Devin Ferguson
Pontotoc,MS
Summary
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sergeant
Security Plus
Ecru, MS
04.2022 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Receiving Supervisor
American Furniture/Peak Living
Ecru, MS
08.2021 - Current
- Ensured safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols, leading toolbox talks, and providing necessary personal protective equipment.
- Directed and coordinated roles and responsibilities of receiving floor staff with efficiency and intelligence.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by streamlining receiving processes and implementing best practices.
- Maintained organization of the receiving area, creating clear pathways for efficient material handling and storage.
- Forklift Operator
- Fulfill Orders
- Unload trucks
- Order supplies
Sanitation Worker
Pontotoc County Sanitation Department
Pontotoc, MS
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Executed and performed daily safety and maintenance checks on garbage truck and related equipment.
- Drove trucks along established routes, through residential streets and alleys and business and industrial areas.
- Dismounted garbage trucks to collect garbage and guide driver in reversing in tight spaces.
- Operated heavy machinery including garbage trucks and compactors, maintaining equipment in good working order for efficient performance.
- Collaborated with fellow team members to complete daily tasks, ensuring timely pick-up schedules and optimal teamwork.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area at all times, promoting efficiency in daily tasks and contributing to a positive workplace atmosphere.
Shipping
American Furniture
Ecru, MS
07.2013 - 02.2020
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Inspected loading operations for improvements in efficiency and safety.
- Maintained accurate documentation for all shipments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Reduced shipment errors by conducting thorough inspections of outgoing packages.
- Pulled and verified furniture for shipping
Bale Fiber Operator
American Furniture
Ecru, MS
07.2013 - 02.2020
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce repair costs.
Retail Sales Associate
Walmart
Pontotoc, MS
05.2016 - 03.2019
- Trained new employees on machinery operations and safety protocols, contributing to a safe and efficient work environment.
- Coordinated with other departments to address any issues related to order fulfillment or customer satisfaction.
- Maintained professional appearance of storefront by cleaning entryways, removing debris, and organizing displays as necessary.
- Directed customers to appropriate areas in store to assist with locating products.
- Assisted customers in loading groceries into cars.
- Gathered carts manually and with remote controlled cart pusher.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring a well-stocked and organized dairy department.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves by hand.
Education
North Pontotoc High School
Pontotoc, MSSkills
Forklift Operator
Receiving Supervisor
Certification
Forklift
Timeline
Sergeant
Security Plus
04.2022 - Current
Receiving Supervisor
American Furniture/Peak Living
08.2021 - Current
Sanitation Worker
Pontotoc County Sanitation Department
01.2020 - 02.2021
Retail Sales Associate
Walmart
05.2016 - 03.2019
Shipping
American Furniture
07.2013 - 02.2020
Bale Fiber Operator
American Furniture
07.2013 - 02.2020
North Pontotoc High School