Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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John Vega

New York,NY

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

20
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Union Square Cafe

Store Receiver
07.2022 - 07.2024

Job overview

    • Receives incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department
    • Checks weight, quality and quantity of all deliveries
    • Record and adjust any discrepancies
    • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues

Element Snacks

Shipping Coordinator / Driver
04.2015 - 06.2019

Job overview

  • Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
  • Picked up merchandise from warehouse on a weekly basis to replenish showroom
  • Managed warehouse inventory by conducting regular audits, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and optimizing storage

Hollister

Shipping & Receiving Associate
09.2012 - 12.2014

Job overview

    • Worked with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages, protecting company interests and financial targets.
    • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department
    • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
    • Monitored and managed stock levels of goods to verify availability of products

UGG Australia

Shipping Associate
08.2009 - 06.2012

Job overview

  • Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
  • Worked effectively with shippers to resolve issues with shipments, including damaged materials and shortages.
  • Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
  • Completed daily cycle counts and assisted with monthly audits

Victoria's Secret

Shipping & Receiving Associate
09.2007 - 04.2009

Job overview

    • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
    • Maintained tidy, organized and safe work area to comply with cleanliness standards
    • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy
    • Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages

Fresh Inc

Shipping Manager
02.2004 - 07.2007

Job overview

  • Improved shipping efficiency by streamlining packing procedures and optimizing workstation layouts.
  • Reduced shipping errors through meticulous inspection of outgoing packages and double-checking labels.
  • Enhanced warehouse organization by implementing barcode tracking system for incoming shipments.
  • Increased order accuracy with diligent verification of product SKUs, quantities, and destinations before shipment.

Education

Apex Technical School
New York, NY

Automotive Repair and Service - 1350 Hour A.S.E Certified Program
03.2003

West Manhattan High
New York, NY

High School Diploma
01.2001

Skills

    • Shipping Logistics
    • Inventory Auditing
    • Safety and Compliance
    • Inventory and Supply Control
    • Shipment Optimization
    • Teamwork and Cooperation
      • Materials transportation
      • Time Management
      • Problem-solving abilities
      • Data Documentation
      • Order Fulfillment
      • Outgoing Shipments Oversight

Timeline

Store Receiver

Union Square Cafe
07.2022 - 07.2024

Shipping Coordinator / Driver

Element Snacks
04.2015 - 06.2019

Shipping & Receiving Associate

Hollister
09.2012 - 12.2014

Shipping Associate

UGG Australia
08.2009 - 06.2012

Shipping & Receiving Associate

Victoria's Secret
09.2007 - 04.2009

Shipping Manager

Fresh Inc
02.2004 - 07.2007

OSHA 30 HOUR CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND HEALTH

OSHA 30 HOUR GENERAL INDUSTRY SAFETY AND HEALTH

10 HOUR SITE AND SAFETY TRAINING

F-60 FIREGUARD FOR TORCH OPERATIONS

OSHA 4 HOUR CERTIFIED CONFINED SPACE

OSHA 4 HOUR CERTIFIED FALL PROTECTION

OSHA 4 HOUR CERTIFIED SUPPORT SCAFFOLDING

OSHA 6 HOUR JOB ESTIMATING AND BIDDING

ADULT FIRST AID/CPR CERTIFIED

Apex Technical School

Automotive Repair and Service - 1350 Hour A.S.E Certified Program

West Manhattan High

High School Diploma
John Vega