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Waverly Hawkins

Odenton,MD

Summary

Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Well-coordinated and decisive leader with expertise in warehouse management, team building and performance optimization.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Control Specialist

Suddath
Jessup, MD
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Completed logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions.
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.
  • Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Worked with multiple supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
  • Managed multiple complex inventory activities and client-driven projects.
  • Assisted management staff with maintaining budget and schedule controls using standard project management protocols.
  • Collaborated with other departments within facility to educate and understand how functions affect inventory.

Receiver

Staples
Hanover, MD
11.2018 - Current
  • Loaded and unloaded boxes and pallets using safe operating procedures and correct equipment.
  • Placed, tagged and secured merchandise in diverse designated areas.
  • Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements using mechanical devices.
  • Collaborated with other departments to resolve potential incoming shipment issues.
  • Adhered to tracking, documentation, and control standards in order to reduce loss and maintain compliance.
  • Utilized forklift to transport pallets of goods to and from warehouse.

Order Selector

Coastal Sunbelt Produce Company
Savage, MD
09.2018 - 11.2018
  • Packed products according to company specifications.
  • Entered information regarding each package into company computer system.
  • Built pallets and positioned orders on loading dock to safely pile and ship goods.
  • Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
  • Verified product quantity and quality to determine accuracy of orders and reduce errors.

Warehouse Associate

From The Farmer LLC
Beltsville, MD
11.2015 - 10.2017
  • Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies in Waste Management system.
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
  • Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of any related documents.
  • Confirmed accuracy, quality and quantity of materials received.
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.

Warehouse Manager

Caldwell Food Group
Hyattsville, MD
02.2011 - 08.2015
  • Ensured all warehouse personnel were properly trained and certified on equipment, including forklifts, pallet movers and other heavy machinery.
  • Provided updates on critical shipments to corporate departments and customers who requested them in timely manner.
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes to prevent future occurrences.
  • Enhanced slot control of freight in warehouse by optimizing organization efforts.
  • Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
  • Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
  • Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.

Department Manager

Aramark
Washington, DC
11.2008 - 09.2010
  • Ensured that all employees within the Catering department presented a positive, exemplary image to customers.
  • Built a talented and valuable team of departmental employees through outstanding mentoring, coaching and effective teaching skills.
  • Followed programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands.
  • Collaborated with multiple department managers to assess needs.
  • Resolved all customer complaints in a professional manner while prioritizing customer satisfaction.
  • Increased revenue streams by reducing costs, managing schedules, monitor reports and performing variance and risk analysis to implement corrective actions.
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.

Supervisor

Gate Gourmet
02.2002 - 11.2008
  • Checked job sites for accuracy, quality and to ensure that all specifications for the project were met.
  • Oversaw the loading and unloading of packages in the warehouse.
  • Developed and enforced safety standards and procedures for food quality and sanitation purposes.
  • Handled claims consistent with client and corporate policies, procedures, best practices and regulations.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding back order availability, future inventory and special orders.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bowie State University
Bowie, MD
1995

Skills

  • Strong relationship building skills
  • Operations management
  • Warehouse management systems
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Logistics Planning
  • Performance Management
  • Staff Management
  • Team Supervision
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Resource Coordination

Timeline

Inventory Control Specialist

Suddath
04.2023 - 10.2023

Receiver

Staples
11.2018 - Current

Order Selector

Coastal Sunbelt Produce Company
09.2018 - 11.2018

Warehouse Associate

From The Farmer LLC
11.2015 - 10.2017

Warehouse Manager

Caldwell Food Group
02.2011 - 08.2015

Department Manager

Aramark
11.2008 - 09.2010

Supervisor

Gate Gourmet
02.2002 - 11.2008

High School Diploma -

Bowie State University
Waverly Hawkins