Versatile and results-driven professional with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency at Cytiva. Excelled in order picking and fostering a culture of safety, significantly boosting customer satisfaction through meticulous order fulfillment. Demonstrates exceptional adaptability and leadership, skilled in forklift operations and team development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution Associate
Cytiva
08.2021 - Current
Boosted customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment and delivery.
Received loads, checked merchandise and tagged with warehouse IDs.
Facilitated cross-training initiatives within the distribution center team to promote flexibility, adaptability, and enhanced skill sets among staff members.
Minimized product damage or loss through careful handling, appropriate packaging techniques, and adherence to storage guidelines.
Streamlined loading process for outbound shipments while adhering to weight restrictions and load balance specifications set forth by carriers or regulatory agencies.
Prepared boxes, pallets and crates for outgoing shipments.
Documented inventory movements in WMS using handheld scanners.
Direct Care Aide
Cache Employment And Training Center
03.2012 - 08.2021
Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Facilitated social interactions among patients through engaging group activities designed for various ability levels.
Developed creative solutions for unique challenges faced by individual patients, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to personalized care.
Contributed to the development of individualized care plans through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Implemented behavioral management techniques effectively, mitigating challenging situations while maintaining respect for patient dignity.
Adult Foster Care Home Manager
Cornerstone AFC
03.2004 - 03.2012
Oversaw home inventory of supplies and groceries by tracking use and placing new orders.
Protected clients' monies and property by tracking spending and reconciling accounts.
Oversaw meal planning and preparation, working closely with dietary staff to accommodate individual needs while promoting healthy eating habits among residents.
Maintained a safe and comfortable living environment for residents through rigorous property maintenance and inspections.
Handled difficult situations calmly, addressing conflicts between residents or staff with diplomacy and fairness.
Managed financial aspects of the home, including budgeting, expense tracking, and vendor negotiations to optimize resources.
Assisted staff with maintaining residents' health by scheduling medical appointments and arranging transportation.
Streamlined staff scheduling for increased efficiency, ensuring all shifts were adequately covered.
Implemented training programs for staff development, enhancing their skills and knowledge base for improved resident care.
Promoted residents' health and well-being by organizing diverse activities for physical, mental and social stimulation.
Helped individuals with moderate to severe developmental disabilities carry out daily living tasks by coordinating expert support.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Certified Nurse Aide Program
Olympia Career Training Institute
Kalamazoo, MI
10-2001
Graduate Certificate - Medical Assistant
Aristotle College
Hammond, IN
05-1994
High School Diploma -
Bloom Trail High School
Chicago Heights, IL
06-1989
Skills
Order picking
Adaptable to change
Loading and unloading
Shipping and receiving
Moving pallets
Safety precautions
Maintaining safety standards
Package labeling
Forklift operations
Timeline
Distribution Associate
Cytiva
08.2021 - Current
Direct Care Aide
Cache Employment And Training Center
03.2012 - 08.2021
Adult Foster Care Home Manager
Cornerstone AFC
03.2004 - 03.2012
Certificate of Completion - Certified Nurse Aide Program