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JUSTIN KINNETT

Youngtown,AZ

Summary

Proven leader with extensive experience in warehouse operations and team development, notably at Thriftbooks. Excelled in quality control and warehouse safety, successfully onboarding and training staff to meet key performance metrics. Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Excel and training, significantly enhancing team efficiency and operational standards.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Associate, 2nd Shift Trainer

THRIFTBOOKS
05.2021 - Current

Leadership positions from September 2022

  • Including Trainer & Shipping Lead
  • Have on boarded and trained over 150 members of Staff
  • Responsible for overseeing the performance and labor allocation of the Shipping Department, with up to 25 employees daily
  • Creating and directing the workflow of packaging, pulling, sorting and shipping inventory
  • Communicating with PC Leadership routinely on the goals of the department and trainees
  • Making sure that new hires are properly trained and understand the metrics that are required for them to be successful along with how to meet their goals week over week
  • Part of Safety Committee, and along with 1st Shift Trainer, leader of the Engagement Committee
  • Overseeing the Quality Assurance department

Supervisor of Book Department

BOOKMANS EXCHANGE INC
08.2015 - 05.2021
  • Company Overview: PHOENIX, ARIZONA
  • Overseeing the opening and closing procedures, supervision of 25 employees on a daily basis
  • Responsible for the upkeep and continued growth of the book department including ordering new titles as well as merchandising plans and implementation of yearly inventory procedures
  • Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.

Account Manager

DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES
12.2019 - 04.2020
  • Managing a high volume of phone calls of varying complexity supporting Discover Card members with their accounts via multiple channels
  • Including a computerized system for tracking, information gathering, and/or troubleshooting
  • Spoke with an average of 30 Customers per hour on the phone, through chat and email.

Customer Service Representative II

OAKWOOD CORPORATE HOUSING
04.2019 - 11.2019
  • Managing up to 40 requests from customers through chat, email & phone of varying complexity, supporting internal and external customers
  • Process data entry and maintain integrity of information being entered to include electronic reservation, customer profile management, and service requests
  • Utilize multiple programs or vendors to resolve customer matters
  • Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers as well as both internal and external customers
  • De-escalate service issues and problem solve all inquiries
  • Ensure that service level agreements are met based upon each client's specifications

Receiving Manager, Merchandising Manager

BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS
11.2010 - 11.2014
  • Company Overview: FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA
  • Evaluated merchandise assortment regularly to ensure alignment with consumer preferences and demands.
  • Trained and supervised merchandising team members in best practices, improving overall performance.
  • Setting up displays in a timely manner
  • Checking the signage for all merchandising initiatives monthly
  • Overseeing 25 book and music sellers in shelving and sorting of product

Skills

  • Packaging and Labeling
  • Lifting and sorting
  • Labeling and boxing
  • Order Picking
  • Warehouse Safety
  • Quality Control
  • Pallet Jack Operations
  • Leadership and team building
  • Microsoft Excel

Timeline

Warehouse Associate, 2nd Shift Trainer

THRIFTBOOKS
05.2021 - Current

Account Manager

DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES
12.2019 - 04.2020

Customer Service Representative II

OAKWOOD CORPORATE HOUSING
04.2019 - 11.2019

Supervisor of Book Department

BOOKMANS EXCHANGE INC
08.2015 - 05.2021

Receiving Manager, Merchandising Manager

BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS
11.2010 - 11.2014
JUSTIN KINNETT