Jessica Blash
Forney
Summary
Detail-oriented team lead who is confident in my ability to contribute to this organization's success. In my current role as team lead I am responsible for supervising a team of 10+ employees, maintaining inventory accuracy and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. I pride myself in my ability to lead by example, solve problems quickly and motivate my team to achieve high performance standards. I am excited about the opportunity to move up in this company and I welcome the opportunity to learn as well as contribute to the warehouse's success. I am also highly interested in becoming forklift certified as well as becoming well versed in logistics coordination. Thank you for considering my application and I look forward to the opportunity to show my skills in the hope it aligns with the needs of this company.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead
Copeland Distribution Center
Forney
03.2025 - Current
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to overseeing and assisting a team of ten or more.
- This includes daily picking and building of kits, as well as insuring productivity targets and quality standards are met.
- Also, managing inventory level using scale.
- Maintaining accuracy and reducing stock discrepancies.
- In being a leader I have trained and mentored my team to improve productivity, fostered a productive and accountable work environment as well as implementing quality control checks throughout the kit build.
- Within this short time in leading this team I have bought our numbers up by about 50% and put the proper processes in place to avoid any future discrepancies in the kit building process.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon Warehouse
Irving
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Executed loading and unloading of trailers, maintained cleanliness and safety standards, and coordinated timely deliveries.
Delivery Driver
Blue Nova Logistics
Forney
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Providing excellent guest service by delivering packages and following all notes provided by customers.
- Delivered packages efficiently across designated routes in various weather conditions.
- Inspected delivery vehicles for safety and operational readiness before each trip.
- Coordinated with dispatch to optimize delivery schedules and routes.
Youth Care Worker
The Bridge Family Center
Harwinton
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Taught hygiene, money management, and cooking skills while guiding youth in schoolwork and community activities to promote life skills and independence.
- Supervised daily activities for youth in residential care.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to at-risk adolescents.
- Collaborated with team members to develop individualized care plans.
Direct Support Professional
ICES Inc
Waterbury
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided compassionate care to individuals with diverse mental disabilities, fostering a supportive environment.
- Assisted individuals with money management, hygiene, and essential life skills like cooking and cleaning to promote independence.
- Supported individuals with disabilities in daily living activities.
- Assisted clients in developing personal care skills and routines.
- Collaborated with families to create tailored support plans.
Bar Manager
The Spot Bar And Grill
Waterbury
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Providing an excellent guest experience by interacting with guests while serving food and cocktails.
- Oversaw liquor ordering, cash handling, and conducted the safe count at the end of each evening.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area to enhance customer experience.
Server/Manager
Friendly's
Waterbury
09.1998 - 10.2018
- Responsibilities included but not limited to cash management, food preparation and food delivery, keeping restaurant clean and up to code standards, guest engagement, safe counting and bank deliveries.
Server
Denny's
Waterbury
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Providing excellent guest service.
- Delivering proper plates of food, beverages, and dessert.
- Interacting with guests while also maintaining high standard of restaurant cleanliness.
- Cash management, stocking, refilling product, and end of shift reset.
Education
High school diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
Waterbury, CTSkills
- Team management
- Inventory control
- Quality assurance
- Process improvement
- Workflow management
- Production monitoring
- Load & Unload
- Warehouse experience
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Driver's License
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Team Lead
Copeland Distribution Center
03.2025 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Amazon Warehouse
04.2023 - 05.2024
Delivery Driver
Blue Nova Logistics
08.2022 - 04.2023
Youth Care Worker
The Bridge Family Center
12.2020 - 04.2022
Direct Support Professional
ICES Inc
04.2020 - 12.2021
Bar Manager
The Spot Bar And Grill
03.2018 - 08.2020
Server
Denny's
01.2015 - 01.2018
Server/Manager
Friendly's
09.1998 - 10.2018
High school diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School