Garrett Barry
Goodwill Industries
Post Falls,USA
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Warehouse professional with a solid foundation in business and technical skills with some additional education in technology. Proven ability to train new team members while managing workloads effectively and ensuring safety practices. Seeking a career-focused role that allows for room to grow.
Work History
Donation Associate/Lead
1 Year 2 Months- Greeted donors at their vehicle and ensured exceptional customer service throughout donation process.
- Set example for acceptable donations, advising customers on items we cannot accept.
- Sort donations to separate items into their appropriate category & station.
- Train new staff and volunteers that come to the donation side of Goodwill.
- Coordinated workloads with coworkers while managing heavy lifting tasks and walking 5 to 8 miles daily.
- Trained new staff and volunteers on donation processes and warehouse operations.
- Assisted in multiple roles within the warehouse environment, requiring flexibility within the warehouse including material handling, sorting, and item pricing.
A.I. Development
1 Year 10 Months- Identified and addressed potential liability areas in A.I. applications, such as medical advice and mental well-being, ensuring compliance with professional consultation standards.
- Resolved grammar issues and conducted bug testing on AI projects to identify vulnerabilities and enhance performance in challenging topics.
- Presented findings on chatbot performance inefficiencies to project team, contributing to improved functionality and user experience.
- Evaluated chatbot outputs for adherence to company guidelines, ensuring consistent quality and compliance.
Picker/Packer
9 Months- Pick and prepare customers orders while maintaining a high level of accuracy. My UPH average was 400+ with the asked rate being 350.
- Utilize RF scanners and other technology to locate inventory and process orders in real time.
- Coordinated with team managers to streamline workload distribution and enhance order management.
- Guided new employees on best practices and techniques to improve onboarding efficiency.
- Documented positive feedback from seven staff interactions to enhance team communication.
Night Stocker
3 Months- Operated electric and manual pallet jacks to efficiently transport goods across warehouse, contributing to timely delivery.
- Rotated inventory and faced merchandise for variety department, ensuring optimal product visibility and accessibility.
- Lifted and carried 50+lbs regularly, applying proper lifting practices to maintain safety and efficiency.
Direct Care Worker
1 Year 2 Months- Facilitated community interactions for special needs individuals individuals to interact with the community.
- Monitored patient safety and administered medications.
- Supported daily living activities, including grocery shopping and household chores, to promote independence.
- Coordinated participation for individuals at community events such as Special Olympics, fostering inclusion and social connections.
- Awarded employee of the month for exceptional client engagement in September 2019 for outstanding participant involvement & client appreciation.
Education
Associate's degree - Business
Skills
Warehouse operations
Inventory Control
Quality Inspection
Load & unload
Loading and unloading
Customer Service
Material handling
Warehouse Experience
Warehouse Technology
Data Entry
Typing
Document Management
Certification
ITIL Certification, ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management, 2025-01-09, CompTIA A+, 2025-01-09
Timeline
Donation Associate/Lead
Goodwill Industries
05.2025 - 07.2026Read More
A.I. Development
Remotasks
02.2023 - 12.2024Read More
Picker/Packer
Amazon Fulfillment Center
09.2021 - 06.2022Read More
Night Stocker
WinCo Foods
12.2019 - 03.2020Read More
Direct Care Worker
Inclusion Inc.
09.2018 - 11.2019Read More
North Idaho College
Associate's degree from Business
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