Kalyn Nelson
Tallahassee,Florida
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Division I elite athlete with strong sense of discipline, excellent work ethic and impeccable time management and people skills. Goal-oriented and results-focused individual successful at achieving results both in classroom and on field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Offensive Quarterback
University of Akron
Akron, Ohio
06.2016 - 12.2021
- Four year captain for The University of Akron football team.
- 3rd all-time in career all purpose yards in school history.
- Represented team at professional sporting activities, in media interviews and in support of charitable causes.
- Supported and mentored junior team members to promote collaboration and improve collective expertise.
- Maintained optimal physical fitness levels through active training, nutritional optimization and positive lifestyle choices.
- Communicated with diverse group of fellow athletes, coaches, and game officials to maintain positivity and good sportsmanship.
- Listened to coaches, trainers and support staff and implemented suggestions to enhance team contributions.
- Led team to first championship since 2005 in 2017.
- Accepted constructive criticism from coaches and teammates to improve skills.
- Exercised strong leadership skills and practiced self-discipline on and off field.
- Memorized playbook and formations for offensive and defensive plays while remaining adaptable to evolving game dynamics.
Host/Server
Bar Louie
Coconut Creek, FL
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Offered seating and other special accommodations to customers according to preferences and dining area volume.
- Collaborated with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate customers.
- Took reservations and to-go orders to streamline process for both customer and restaurant.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating customer needs.
Warehouse Worker
UNFI
Pompano Beach, FL
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
- Identified discrepancies between physical count and computer data.
- Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
Picker Packer
Amazon
Tallahassee, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Picked orders according to customer specifications, utilizing order sheets, pick lists, and item numbers.
- Used handheld scanners to key in data for packages.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area, equipment and supplies used in picking process.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
- Labeled packages accurately with destination addresses for shipping purposes.
- Utilized RF scanners to track inventory movements throughout the facility.
- Loaded boxes onto conveyor belts for sorting into correct shipping destinations.
- Provided assistance in other areas of the warehouse when needed including receiving and stocking duties.
- Assisted in unloading delivery trucks when necessary using pallet jacks or hand carts.
Robotic Technician
Amazon
Tallahassee, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Troubleshot robotic system problems and identified root cause of issues.
- Performed corrective actions on robot programming errors.
- Repaired robotic equipment and performed troubleshooting to resolve robotic system issues.
- Maintained effective supply levels by acquiring material quotes and placed orders from vendors.
- Evaluated reliability of industrial robotic systems to maximize quantity and quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
University of Akron
Akron, OH08-2023
Skills
- Physical Fitness
- Community Involvement
- Warehouse Operations
- Loading and Unloading
- Order Fulfillment
- Pallet Jacks
- Punctual and Dependable
- Warehouse Safety
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Customer Service
- Effective Communication
Timeline
Picker Packer
Amazon
07.2023 - Current
Robotic Technician
Amazon
07.2023 - Current
Warehouse Worker
UNFI
07.2022 - 12.2022
Host/Server
Bar Louie
03.2022 - 07.2022
Offensive Quarterback
University of Akron
06.2016 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
University of Akron
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