George Price
Aurora,IL
Summary
Specializing in Account & Sales Management; experience includes Warehouse management, Material Handling, Inventory Control, and Shipping/Logistics Management.
Proactive Unloader with passion for workplace safety and solid background of superior performance in related roles. Demonstrating 20 years of efficiency and safety, known for contributing to team objectives through hard work and collaboration. Reliable Associate trained in shipping and receiving.
Accomplished in handling fast-paced work with professionalism and minimizing discrepancies by meticulously reviewing errors. Quick learner with excellent technical abilities.
Skilled Leader brings strong background in distribution and supply management. Identifies and resolves problems in advance to promote smooth operations. Quick learner with advanced skills in database and word processing software.
Organized Receiving Associate with 20 years of experience and adept at taking initiative and staying efficient after many hours of work. Successful in equipment maintenance and preventive care with the knowledge of [SAP] use.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Receiving Associate/ RGM Clerk
Westell Technologies Inc.
Aurora, IL
04.2022 - Current
- Utilized RF scanners to accurately track movement of merchandise within facility.
- Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while working in the receiving area.
- Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.
- Updated computerized tracking systems with new stock information such as quantity received, unit cost and total value of shipment.
- Operated material handling equipment to move pallets of merchandise from receiving area to storage locations.
- Inspected goods for damages or defects, reported issues to supervisor and resolved discrepancies with suppliers.
- Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
- Managed communication between vendors, transportation companies and internal departments concerning delivery status updates.
- Liaised with vendor representatives to rectify damages and shortages.
- Processed returns from customers ensuring that any refunds were properly credited back to their accounts.
- Collaborated with purchasing department staff regarding supplier performance metrics.
- Evaluated receiving processes regularly and recommended improvements where needed.
- Reviewed work orders to check correctness of deliveries.
- Developed procedures for efficient processing of incoming materials into the warehouse.
- Coached new staff preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Delivered or routed materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor or sorting bins.
- Maintained records of all incoming products, including quantity received and location in warehouse.
- Prepared documentation to track and report on damaged or missing items.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
- Corresponded with establishment representatives to rectify damages, shortages or nonconformance to specifications.
- Monitored merchandise received and shipped from facility in computer system.
- Troubleshot issues related to shipping and receiving in compliance with corporate procedures.
- Unloaded trucks manually or using a hand truck or dolly when necessary.
Shipping & Receiving
E. H. LYNN INDUSTRIES, Inc.
Romeoville, IL
08.2012 - 04.2022
- Provide shipping & receiving services for products within expected delivery times
- Assists with production flow of the warehouse, including order fulfillment, supply orders, and daily customer calls and needs
- Inventory management & daily cycle counts
- Provide daily customer interface & product delivery.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Account Executive
RABCOM INC
Glen Ellyn, IL
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Weekly company meetings, to develop sales strategies
- Setting appointments, to meet with potential clients
- Running in home appointments with clients
- Providing clients with excellent customer service
- Assisting clients by upgrading existing customer's, and selling to new customer's new bundles and promotion's.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as finance, operations, legal, and marketing to identify new opportunities for growth.
- Identified customer needs by asking questions and advising on best solutions.
- Cultivated relationships with key decision makers through regular client visits and follow-up calls.
- Engaged casual shoppers to provide information about featured products and recommend merchandise, driving sales by [Number]%.
- Utilized CRM to collect, organize and manage sales data and customer information.
- Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
- Attended various networking events to identify sales opportunities and build relationships.
- Identified potential new customers through research of industry trends and competitive analysis.
- Used consultative sales strategies to effectively overcome client objections and maximize sales activity.
- Drove sales of company products and services by meeting with customers using strategic and organized approach.
- Increased profitability and revenue by generating $[Amount] in sales.
- Participated in training sessions on topics related to sales techniques or industry regulations.
- Provided every customer with comprehensive assistance upon entering store through merchandise selection and completion of purchases.
- Attended networking events to build relationships with potential customers.
- Collaborated with key decision makers to identify opportunities and develop ideas to deliver sales results.
Warehouse Assistant/Account Manager
Sienna Corporation, Inc.
Lisle, IL
08.2007 - 10.2008
- Provided direct support to the Production Manager; oversaw & managed immediate needs of warehouse requirements & logistics
- Assisted with production flow of the warehouse, including order fulfillment, supply orders, and daily customer calls and needs
- Provided hands-on assistance and assembly with electronic parts; was the go-to-person for all needs and inquires as it relates to the department.
- Inspected and moved products to designated areas in warehouse.
- Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.
- Assisted with unloading trucks using appropriate equipment as needed.
- Scheduled large shipments and planned logistics to reserve sufficient storage space for incoming items.
- Determined shipping methods, routes or rates for materials to be shipped.
- Ensured compliance with company policies regarding proper storage of hazardous materials.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Provided training for new staff members on safe handling procedures.
- Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards.
- Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
- Inspected outgoing shipments to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Organized materials on pallets according to size, weight, and type of item.
- Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns.
- Packed goods for shipment, including labeling boxes and preparing shipping documents.
- Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Organized incoming inventory to fit with optimal storage plans and maintain retrieval efficiency.
- Reported any damaged items or discrepancies in shipments to supervisor immediately.
- Operated forklift to move materials around the warehouse safely.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Corresponded with establishment representatives to rectify damages, shortages or nonconformance to specifications.
- Maintained a clean work area in the warehouse, keeping it free from dust and dirt.
Account Executive
ZEP Manufacturing, Inc.
Glendale Heights, IL
08.2006 - 08.2007
- Functioned as Account Executive & Industrial Chemical Representative interfacing with direct customers to sell ZEP Products
- Traveled to various customer-based locations to win & lock-in sales deals
- Cultivated relationships with key decision makers through regular client visits and follow-up calls.
- Created marketing materials, including brochures and presentations, to showcase products and services.
- Engaged casual shoppers to provide information about featured products and recommend merchandise, driving sales by [Number]%.
- Utilized CRM to collect, organize and manage sales data and customer information.
- Conferred with management to offer feedback on operations and promotions based on customer preferences and purchasing habits.
- Identified potential new customers through research of industry trends and competitive analysis.
- Used consultative sales strategies to effectively overcome client objections and maximize sales activity.
- Attended networking events to build relationships with potential customers.
- Performed daily business-to-business cold calls as required; managed over 100 accounts
- Accomplishments: Attended ZEP-sponsored 1-week training in Atlanta, GA
- Earned the "Top Producer" award within 3-months of being hired.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as finance, operations, legal, and marketing to identify new opportunities for growth.
- Identified customer needs by asking questions and advising on best solutions.
Account Executive
RBSLYNK, Inc.
Chicago
08.2005 - 02.2006
- Performed high-level customer sales of RBSLYNK software products & presentations to lock in potential sales deals, including successful delivery of company products & hardware equipment to customers and vendors
- Maintained daily interface with major customers by establishing customer-based deals
- Successfully accomplished expected quotas on a timely basis; at times, exceeded expectations
- Sought winning sales deals and established successful contract agreements and clientele.
Material Handler 3
GE Instrumentation Services
Carol Stream, IL
08.2002 - 09.2005
- Assisted Warehouse Manager in daily transportation & delivery of products and merchandise to various customers, both within & outside of Illinois
- Provided shipping & receiving services for products within expected delivery times
- Handled management and maintenance of calibrated equipment
- Provided daily customer interface & product delivery.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating material handling equipment.
- Organized warehouse shelves, racks, and bins for proper storage of materials.
- Reported any malfunctions or damages of material handling equipment promptly.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities such as seminars or trainings.
- Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
- Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
- Checked incoming deliveries for quality and quantity to promptly identify damage or issues pertaining to orders.
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
- Supported other warehouse personnel in completing tasks efficiently.
- Worked with internal departments to locate missing packages and remedy incorrect deliveries.
- Observed inventory allocation to maintain material needs and production deadlines.
- Operated forklift in a safe manner to move large shipments within the facility.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Carried necessary tools and supplies to transportation vehicles and returned to proper storage areas after use.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning the use of protective gear while on duty.
- Tracked shipment information using computerized systems such as SAP or Oracle software applications.
Material Handler 3
Graybar Electrical
Glendale Hgts, IL
03.1991 - 08.2001
- Direct Daily Customer Interface: Supervised & trained employees in their duties/requirements
- Computer data entry; managed & monitored transportation, delivery, and shipping product materials to various destinations
- Inventory management & daily cycle counts
- Handled quality control inspections
- Managed inventory on a daily basis.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating material handling equipment.
- Organized warehouse shelves, racks, and bins for proper storage of materials.
- Reported any malfunctions or damages of material handling equipment promptly.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities such as seminars or trainings.
- Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
- Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
- Supported other warehouse personnel in completing tasks efficiently.
- Worked with internal departments to locate missing packages and remedy incorrect deliveries.
- Operated forklift in a safe manner to move large shipments within the facility.
- Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
- Carried necessary tools and supplies to transportation vehicles and returned to proper storage areas after use.
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials to meet scheduling requirements.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
- Directed items according to established routing schemes using computer-controlled keyboards and scanning equipment to assist mail-sorting processes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Northwood University
Glen Ellyn, ILSkills
- Able to Lift 70 Lbs
- Palletizer Safety
- Receiving Reports
- Stock Rotation
- Scheduling
- Barcode Scanner Use
- Package Inspection
- Labeling Packages
- Shipping Procedures
- Warehouse Safety
- Hand Jack Use
- Loading and Unloading
- Barcode Scanning
- Pallet Jack Use
- Shipment Tracking
- Inventory Management
- Materials Transportation
- Safety Procedures
- Shipping and Receiving
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Materials Transport
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Heavy Lifting
- US Driver's License
- Relationship Building
- Warehousing Operations
- Attention to Detail
- Punctual and Reliable
- Self-Motivated and Independent
- Effective Communication
- Receiving Procedures
Home
630-847-4190
Timeline
Receiving Associate/ RGM Clerk
Westell Technologies Inc.
04.2022 - Current
Shipping & Receiving
E. H. LYNN INDUSTRIES, Inc.
08.2012 - 04.2022
Account Executive
RABCOM INC
06.2011 - 08.2012
Warehouse Assistant/Account Manager
Sienna Corporation, Inc.
08.2007 - 10.2008
Account Executive
ZEP Manufacturing, Inc.
08.2006 - 08.2007
Account Executive
RBSLYNK, Inc.
08.2005 - 02.2006
Material Handler 3
GE Instrumentation Services
08.2002 - 09.2005
Material Handler 3
Graybar Electrical
03.1991 - 08.2001
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Northwood University
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