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Elaine  Valbert

Elaine Valbert

Moncks Corner,SC

Summary

I have over 24 years’ experience as a logistics specialist in over 5 major companies. Performing Department Manager and Lead roles for E-Commerce, shipping and receiving organization of Parcels via USPS, FED EX and UPS.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Supervisor

Gerber Childrenswear
02.2012 - 12.2022
  • Delivered superior customer service in every interaction and skillfully resolved conflicts.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained new employees for production positions.
  • Lead roles in shipping, created BOL's , making sure shipments were correctly loaded on the trucks that were being shipped out ,
  • Lead roles in Small parcel shipping and manifesting orders VIA UPS, FedEX, USPS.
  • Ecommerce waved orders, picked and manifested to ensure proper shipment,
  • DTG (Direct to Garment printing) received orders for customized prints on baby clothes. Created holiday prints which got put into Auto Store that were purchased thru the company's website .

Shipping/Receiving Clerk

NewBreed Logistics
10.2009 - 04.2011
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
  • Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
  • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
  • Shipped assembly kits to BOEING

Inventory Control Specialist

Various Inventory Control Jobs
05.2009 - 10.2009
  • Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.
  • Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.

Inventory Manager

ACME Distribution
10.2006 - 10.2007
  • Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size or type of material.
  • Strengthened inventory processes to balance supply needs with budget and space limitations.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Conducted physical inventory counts each quarter

Returns, Core and Defect Manager

ASWA/ Bumper To Bumper
08.2002 - 09.2005
  • Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
  • Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
  • Issued credits to customers and prepared BOL's for defects and cores to be sent to manufacturers for credit back to the company.
  • Worked with purchase orders

Returns Supervisor

Installers Edge
09.2002 - 08.2003
  • Distributed returned merchandise to appropriate store departments or palletized for liquidation.
  • Documented returned product details in [Software] inventory tracking system.
  • Unloaded, inspected and stored [Number] damaged and returned products every [Timeframe].
  • Operated electric pallet jack, forklift and manlift.
  • Issued credits to customers

Department Manager

Walmart
08.1998 - 06.2002
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
  • Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
  • Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
  • Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
  • Reset Modular every 6 months.
  • Kept strict inventory on guns and ammunition.
  • Setup new stores

Education

High School Diploma -

Romeo High School
Romeo, MI

Associate of Science -

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO

Skills

  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Customer Service
  • Graphic Design
  • Computers AS400, SAP
  • Handheld scanners
  • Forklift, Reach truck, and Cherry Picker trained

Timeline

Lead Supervisor

Gerber Childrenswear
02.2012 - 12.2022

Shipping/Receiving Clerk

NewBreed Logistics
10.2009 - 04.2011

Inventory Control Specialist

Various Inventory Control Jobs
05.2009 - 10.2009

Inventory Manager

ACME Distribution
10.2006 - 10.2007

Returns Supervisor

Installers Edge
09.2002 - 08.2003

Returns, Core and Defect Manager

ASWA/ Bumper To Bumper
08.2002 - 09.2005

Department Manager

Walmart
08.1998 - 06.2002

High School Diploma -

Romeo High School

Associate of Science -

Colorado Technical University
Elaine Valbert