Judith Dakoski, Jr
Doylestown
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in inventory management and control at Summa Health Systems. Proven ability to optimize processes and enhance efficiency while maintaining accurate records. Skilled in Microsoft Office and report generation, complemented by strong time management and problem-solving abilities. Committed to achieving operational excellence and supporting organizational goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Back Office Associate
Home Depot
Fairlawn
12.2023 - Current
- Balanced vault, money machine, and cash drawers for accurate cashier transactions.
- Conducted loss prevention measures to identify discrepancies and errors.
- Created bank deposits to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Generated markdown reports to track inventory adjustments effectively.
- Also worked in receiving, customer service, helped in inventory, and do various jobs to help maintain great customer service.
Driver
Rittman School
Rittman
08.2019 - 08.2025
- Executed pre-trip inspections, confirming load details and route information.
- Optimized routes for children using GPS navigation systems.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical issues and safety concerns to ensure operational integrity.
- Participated in training on safe driving practices and defensive driving techniques during 17-year career across multiple school districts.
Inventory Control Specialist
Summa Health Systems
Akron
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Managed inventory of surgical items, ensuring timely ordering of supplies and equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory transactions, including incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Analyzed inventory systems to identify optimization opportunities and enhance efficiency.
- Reviewed purchase orders and invoices for accuracy before product shipment or receipt.
- Organized documentation related to inventory processes to support compliance and audits.
- Investigated variances in inventory records to resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Coordinated special order items, including human donor tissues, based on surgical needs.
- Monitored expiration dates of items to prevent use of out-of-date products.
Cake Decorator/Baker
Leach's Bakery
Barberton
03.2013 - 07.2019
- Designed and decorated cakes for special occasions, including weddings and anniversaries.
- Created custom cake designs incorporating client-requested creative elements.
- Sculpted fondant figurines for specialty cakes with intricate 3D detailing.
- Assembled multiple-tier cakes ensuring precision and stability.
- Mixed colors and flavors in frosting to achieve desired aesthetic effects.
- Frosted finished cakes evenly using advanced techniques.
- Stocked shelves with freshly-baked goods throughout the day.
- Adhered to food safety guidelines in all food preparation tasks.
Safety Facilitator
Clinton Aluminum
Clinton
08.2011 - 12.2011
- Responsibilities incorporate safety rules and regulations into a facility that had existed for 30 years without any at all, begin a safety committee, work with the ohio bureau of workers compensation in educating employees and rules etc.
- Accomplishments brought safety rules and regulations, helped put employees first.
- Skills Used learned to use excel, and power point for upper management meetings in order to let them know where the safety level was with employees. and how the OSHA regulations and standards could affect the company, and what needed to be done in order to save the company money
Bake Shop Manager
Aramark Corporation
Research Triangle Park
01.1995 - 01.1997
Assistant Pastry Chef
Fearrington House Inn
Chapel Hill
01.1993 - 01.1995
Education
Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN07.2025
Master's - Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2016
Bachelor's - Psychology
Ashford University
Clinton, IA01.2008
Certificate - Continuing Education
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY01.1997
AA - Culinary Management
Alamance Community College
Graham, NC01.1995
Associate - general studies
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL01.1992
Skills
- Inventory management and control
- Emergency response planning
- Shipping and receiving operations
- Order fulfillment processes
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Report generation and analysis
- Time management skills
- Office supplies oversight
Certification
- CDL Driver's License
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: just about Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Affiliations
- HS athlete and member of the Junior Olympic team, D1 athlete in college for throwing (discus, hammer, shot, javelin) and now coach individuals , and participated in the Olympic Trials
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Back Office Associate
Home Depot
12.2023 - Current
Driver
Rittman School
08.2019 - 08.2025
Inventory Control Specialist
Summa Health Systems
05.2018 - 07.2019
Cake Decorator/Baker
Leach's Bakery
03.2013 - 07.2019
Safety Facilitator
Clinton Aluminum
08.2011 - 12.2011
Bake Shop Manager
Aramark Corporation
01.1995 - 01.1997
Assistant Pastry Chef
Fearrington House Inn
01.1993 - 01.1995
Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Walden University
Master's - Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor's - Psychology
Ashford University
Certificate - Continuing Education
Culinary Institute of America
AA - Culinary Management
Alamance Community College
Associate - general studies
University of Florida
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