Earl Aversano
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented Warehouse Specialist with a proven track record in inventory management and process optimization. Expertise in safety compliance and effective communication contributes to streamlined operations, warehouse optimization, and workflow efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Specialist
The LEGO Group
Chesterfield, VA
09.2024 - Current
- Started as a cycle counts TC in the Logistics department, and later transferred as a returns TC in the same department.
- Created a new and more streamlined process for pickers to request splits of material for orders, which was approved and implemented by the Logistics and Training Leadership and is currently in use.
- Currently enrolled in and nearing completion of the Leadership Launchpad development program led by Amy Kocev.
- I am a member of the planning committee for the 2026 International Play Day for LVA.
- Certified by Crown as a reach truck and stock picker driver/operator.
Shift Supervisor
Catalina Cylinders
Hampton, VA
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Supervised daily operations in the press department (press referring to extruding aluminum into cylinders via mechanical and hydraulic press machines) and ensured compliance with safety and quality protocols.
- Coordinated team schedules and managed workflow on production floor to optimize efficiency; entered team hours for weekly pay.
- Participated in weekly sales and production meetings with leadership.
- Supervised monthly and bi-annual inventory to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Developed S.O.P. documents for press operations, approved by engineering department and leadership for implementation.
- Obtained Komatsu certification as a front-load lift driver/operator to ensure safe and efficient handling of materials.
Receiving Manager
Earth Fare, Inc.
Williamsburg, VA
06.2018 - 05.2023
- Oversaw receiving team to ensure efficient unloading and inspection of shipments.
- Managed inventory processes for incoming products at Williamsburg Earth Fare location.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of goods, enhancing inventory flow.
- Maintained precise records of received merchandise and discrepancies, supporting inventory accuracy.
- Inspected incoming products for damages or defects before accepting them into inventory.
- Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
- Liaised with vendor representatives to resolve damages and shortages, improving product availability.
- Evaluated vendor performance to improve product quality and delivery reliability.
- Implemented safety protocols during receiving operations to minimize risks.
- Collaborated with store management to address inventory-related issues promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05-1992
Skills
- Inventory management
- Shipping and receiving
- Logistics coordination
- Cycle counting
- Inventory tracking
- Material handling
- Forklift operation
- Pallet jack handling
- Truck loading and unloading
- Process optimization
- Standard operating procedures
- Safety compliance
- Warehouse safety
- Quality assurance
- Operational metrics
- Workflow coordination
- Training
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Inventory tracking
Languages
French
Limited
Certification
- Forklift, Stock Picker, and Reach Truck Operator
Affiliations
- Civil War Reenactor/Living Historian
Timeline
Warehouse Specialist
The LEGO Group
09.2024 - Current
Shift Supervisor
Catalina Cylinders
05.2023 - 07.2024
Receiving Manager
Earth Fare, Inc.
06.2018 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Duquesne University