James Hamlin
Ravenna,OH
Summary
Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Manager
DJ's Thrift and Gift Ltd
Ravenna, Ohio
01.2020 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of thrift store and gift shop.
- Organized inventory and ensured proper stock levels for merchandise.
- Implemented a point-of-sale system for efficient transaction processing.
- Oversaw financial records and maintained budgetary compliance for the business.
- Developed marketing strategies to enhance store visibility and engagement.
Tow Motor Operator/General Warehouse Associate
DHL
Streetsboro, Ohio
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Preformed multiple functions on a cross-dock for Mopar parts distribution.
- Operated tow motor to transport materials across facility efficiently.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Loaded and unloaded products from trucks and storage areas as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area for safety compliance.
- Reported equipment malfunctions promptly for timely repairs and maintenance.
- Adhered to strict safety protocols when operating the tow motor.
- Assisted with general warehouse duties such as stacking pallets or sweeping floors.
Manual Drill Press Operator/Production Assembler
Rotek
Streetsboro, Ohio
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Operated drill press efficiently to create precise metal components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate production setup.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance productivity.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards during operations.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Verified settings by taking measurements throughout machining process.
- Inspected finished work pieces for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Operated drill press to bore, ream, countersink and counterbore holes in metal parts according to specifications.
- Maintained a clean, safe work environment by adhering to all safety protocols.
- Lifted heavy objects manually or with hoists when necessary to load onto fixtures or tables of drill presses.
General Warehouse Associate
Best Buy DDC #723
Streetsboro, Ohio
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Operated clamp trucks on a cross dock, loading and unloading trucks for home and store deliveries of appliances.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse efficiently.
- Assisted with unloading and loading shipments in a timely manner.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards throughout the warehouse environment.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and productivity.
- Conducted regular inventory counts to ensure accurate stock levels.
- Utilized warehouse management systems for tracking inventory movements.
- Cleaned work area at the end of each shift, including sweeping floors and removing debris from dock area.
- Loaded outbound shipments onto delivery trucks, ensuring that packages were properly secured before transportation.
Material Handler/ Warehouse
Parker Hannifan
Ravenna, Ohio
04.2012 - 09.2017
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across production areas.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments with precision and care.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during material handling.
- Utilized warehouse management systems for tracking inventory movements.
- Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
Machine Operator
Sorbothane
Kent, Ohio
07.2007 - 04.2012
- Operated machinery for manufacturing high-performance vibration damping materials.
- Monitored production processes to ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to prevent operational delays.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance standards.
- Trained new operators on equipment handling and safety protocols.
- Adjusted machine settings based on production requirements and specifications.
- Documented production activities and maintained accurate logs for reporting purposes.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
EPG
Streetsboro, Ohio
02.2002 - 07.2007
- Processed incoming shipments and verified item counts against packing slips.
- Organized warehouse inventory for efficient retrieval and storage.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials safely.
- Prepared outgoing shipments by packaging products securely.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory transactions in the system.
- Communicated with suppliers regarding shipment status and discrepancies.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols in shipping and receiving areas.
- Processed outbound shipments, including packing and labeling products for delivery.
- Received incoming shipments, verifying quantity and quality of items against purchase orders.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Operated computers to access information related to shipping activities.
- Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing.
- Prepared packages for shipping and determined most economical shipping methods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ravenna High School
Ravenna, OH06-1996
Skills
- Warehouse operations
- Inventory management
- Supply chain coordination
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance
- Team collaboration
- Employee training
- Customer relations
Timeline
Tow Motor Operator/General Warehouse Associate
DHL
09.2023 - 08.2024
Owner/Manager
DJ's Thrift and Gift Ltd
01.2020 - Current
Manual Drill Press Operator/Production Assembler
Rotek
06.2019 - 05.2020
General Warehouse Associate
Best Buy DDC #723
09.2017 - 06.2019
Material Handler/ Warehouse
Parker Hannifan
04.2012 - 09.2017
Machine Operator
Sorbothane
07.2007 - 04.2012
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
EPG
02.2002 - 07.2007
High School Diploma -
Ravenna High School