GRETHEL T. MCPHAIL
OLATHE
Summary
Dedicated warehouse operations professional with a focus on freight handling and logistics management. Strong background in safety compliance and inventory management, consistently optimizing efficiency while adhering to safety standards. Eager to leverage these skills in a collaborative team environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Specimen Technician
Quest Diagnostics
Lenexa
02.2026 - Current
- Processed specimens accurately for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment for daily operations.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and quality standards in specimen handling.
- Documented specimen information in electronic health record systems efficiently.
- Adhered to safety standards while handling potentially infectious specimens.
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Assa Abloy Opening Solutions America
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Loading and unloading trucks, moving and organizing products using equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensuring shipments are properly labeled, secured, and tracked.
ORDER PICKER
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
04.2020 - 07.2024
- Handling accurately picking and packing customer orders, using tools like RF scanners and forklifts, performing inventory management, and maintaining a clean safe work area.
SHIPPER/PACKER
Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy
Leavenworth
04.2015 - 07.2020
- A competent production shipper/packer with 5 years experience of packing and shipping medical prescriptions for our nation's veterans. Able to lift 50 pounds, twist, bend and stoop. Has the ability to stand for long periods of time performing repetitive motion of wrist and hands. Has the ability to move stock and or packages from one area to another. Able to meet production accuracy standards, meet all safety standards, regular hours and overtime hours that are required by the facility.
- Scanned prescription barcodes. Placing the prescription into the proper sized mailing bag or box. Placing patients refill documents and return address labels into the package. Adding material to protect the contents from leakage or damage.
- Closed and sealed the packing container. Placed an address label on the package and sent the completed order to the manifesting area.
- Maintained and stocked shipping supplies daily and kept work clean and organized.
- Perform other duties when necessary
PARA EDUCATOR (SPECIAL ED)
General Mac Arthur Elementary School
Fort Leavenworth
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Provided individualized care for special needs students, promoting emotional well-being and dignity while addressing their unique challenges.
- Worked with individual children or small groups of children to reinforce new skills initially introduced by the teacher.
- Supported teacher in daily classroom activities to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Facilitated classroom transitions, mealtimes, and toileting routines.
- Utilized positive language and interactions to foster a supportive classroom environment.
- Assisted with field trips or day trips such as neighborhood walks under the supervision of the lead teacher.
- Proven ability to respect confidentiality of staff and students.
CASHIER
Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES)
Fort Leavenworth
05.2011 - 08.2011
- Counted cash drawers at shift start and end to verify accuracy of cash, credit, and check transactions; scanned goods, processed payments, ensured correct pricing, redeemed stamps and coupons, and maintained transaction reports.
- Greeted customers upon entry and exit, addressed inquiries, referred unresolved issues to manager, and ensured customer satisfaction through friendly interactions.
- Checked identification for proof of age and refused alcohol and tobacco sales to underage customers.
- Made sales referrals, cross-sold products and introduced new ones.
- Maintained clean and organized checkout area to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
SR. STORE ASSOCIATES
Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES)
Fort Leavenworth
07.2009 - 08.2010
- Acknowledged, greeted, and assisted customers with questions, needs, and purchases to provide exemplary service.
- Implemented visual merchandising standards while consistently stocking and replenishing selling floor to maintain appealing displays.
- Maintained working knowledge of store policies and procedures.
- Cleaned and organized shelves during slow periods to maintain store presentation.
- Responded promptly to loss prevention concerns to minimize theft risk.
Education
BSIT - Food Technology
AKLAN STATE UNIVERSITY (KALIBO CAMPUS) - formerly RMCAT (Roxas Memorial College of Arts and Trades)
Andagao, Kalibo Aklan, Philippines03-1998
Skills
- Specimen processing
- Laboratory techniques
- Sample tracking
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Electronic health records
Timeline
Specimen Technician
Quest Diagnostics
02.2026 - Current
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Assa Abloy Opening Solutions America
07.2024 - 12.2025
ORDER PICKER
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
04.2020 - 07.2024
SHIPPER/PACKER
Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy
04.2015 - 07.2020
CASHIER
Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES)
05.2011 - 08.2011
PARA EDUCATOR (SPECIAL ED)
General Mac Arthur Elementary School
08.2010 - 05.2013
SR. STORE ASSOCIATES
Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES)
07.2009 - 08.2010
BSIT - Food Technology
AKLAN STATE UNIVERSITY (KALIBO CAMPUS) - formerly RMCAT (Roxas Memorial College of Arts and Trades)