Dustin Kalaola
Waianae
Summary
Experienced with inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely order processing. Utilizes forklift operation skills to optimize warehouse space and streamline logistics. Track record of maintaining safety standards and promoting effective teamwork.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Worker
Reduce Reuse Recycling
03.2019 - Current
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 100 pounds.
- Minimized downtime, proactively identifying and reporting equipment malfunctions for prompt repair.
- Strengthened team collaboration, working closely with peers to tackle large projects and tight deadlines.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
Cook/Inventory Specialist
DOD Civil Service
02.2016 - 10.2018
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Reduced stock shortages by closely monitoring inventory levels and promptly ordering necessary supplies.
- Streamlined warehouse organization for improved efficiency in locating items and fulfilling orders.
Inventory/Procurement Manager
Big Energy Savers
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget costs.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of LED and Solar Panels.
- Conducted weekly inventory checks and fork lift use to manage inventory space management
Sales/Inventory Specialist
Oreily's Auto Parts
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Participated in annual physical inventories to verify accuracy of records and identify any discrepancies that needed correction.
First Deck Supervisor/Inventory Manager
Star of Honolulu
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Documented and reported safety-related concerns or incidents.
- Resolved conflicts among crew members professionally, fostering a positive work environment conducive to teamwork.
- Kept operations in compliance with applicable local, state and federal safety and environmental regulations.
- Optimized use of onboard resources by monitoring inventory levels and ordering supplies as needed, minimizing wastage.
- Checked supply levels against expected voyage requirements and requisitioned required supplies.
- Created and updated regular inventory reports and records.
- Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mckinley High School
Honolulu, HI05-2006
Skills
- Packaging and labeling
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Cleaning and organizing
- Heavy lifting
- Clear communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Punctual and dependable
- Inventory management
- Forklift operation
- Safety protocols
- Storage organization
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
Reduce Reuse Recycling
03.2019 - Current
Cook/Inventory Specialist
DOD Civil Service
02.2016 - 10.2018
Inventory/Procurement Manager
Big Energy Savers
09.2015 - 01.2016
Sales/Inventory Specialist
Oreily's Auto Parts
05.2014 - 08.2015
First Deck Supervisor/Inventory Manager
Star of Honolulu
01.2012 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
Mckinley High School
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