Donavon Carrier
Houston
Summary
Dynamic Distribution Specialist with proven expertise at Memorial Hermann in optimizing inventory management and enhancing shipping efficiency. Skilled in forklift operation and warehouse organization, I excel in training teams and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Recognized for improving operational workflows and maintaining accurate stock levels, contributing to seamless supply chain operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution Specialist
Memorial Hermann
12.2024 - 11.2025
- Operated inventory management system to track and manage distribution of medical supplies.
- Coordinated timely delivery schedules to ensure consistent supply chain operations.
- Assisted in training new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Conducted quality checks on incoming and outgoing shipments for compliance with standards.
- Operated warehouse equipment, ensuring safety compliance and efficient material handling.
- Received and inspected incoming shipments, verifying accuracy against purchase orders.
- Prepared orders for shipment, packing items securely to prevent damage during transit.
Lead Warehouse Associate
Elliott Electric Supply
04.2018 - 12.2024
- Organized inventory storage, optimizing space and accessibility for quick retrieval.
- Assisted in maintaining clean and organized workspaces to promote safety and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes and reduce delays.
- Conducted regular inventory counts, ensuring accurate stock levels were maintained.
- Trained new associates on best practices for warehouse operations and safety protocols.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
Lead Warehouse Associate
Superior Supply and Steel
02.2009 - 10.2018
- Loaded and unloaded goods from trucks, optimizing space and maintaining organization in warehouse.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and reporting discrepancies.
- Trained new staff on forklift operation and safety protocols, enhancing overall team competency.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring accurate inventory management and placement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington Marion High
Lake Charles, LA05.2014
Skills
- Order picking
- Troubleshooting skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse organization
- Warehouse operations
- Inventory counting
- Loading and unloading procedures
- Forklift operation
Timeline
Distribution Specialist
Memorial Hermann
12.2024 - 11.2025
Lead Warehouse Associate
Elliott Electric Supply
04.2018 - 12.2024
Lead Warehouse Associate
Superior Supply and Steel
02.2009 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Washington Marion High