Karen Cornell
Erwin,North Carolina
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in inventory management and maintenance operations. Known for strong attention to detail and safety compliance, committed to optimizing processes and supporting organizational needs through effective communication and timely procurement.
Overview
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1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory and Maintenance Assistant
House-Autry Mills, Inc.
Four Oaks, North Carolina
08.2022 - 07.2026
- Monitored and maintained accurate inventory levels of spare parts used in maintenance activities.
- Utilized Lean Six Sigma DMAIC methodologies to streamline operations, reduce defects, and deliver cost savings.
- Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
- Documented maintenance activities and service records to ensure compliance and facilitate future reference.
- Helped improve processes to reduce loss and forecast future inventory needs.
- Ordered MRO supplies and spare parts, entered received items into CMMS system.
- Worked closely with production and maintenance team to prioritize critical spare parts.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure workplace safety standards were met.
- Assisted with budget preparation for maintenance expenses and projects.
- Generated reports on spare parts and maintenance activities.
- Created Excel Spreadsheet based reports to track asset depreciation, machine downtime, and recycling savings.
- Processed invoices in Certify/Emburse systems to ensure timely payment by Accounting Department.
- Assisted in completion of monthly Expense and Reimbursement Reports for multiple individuals.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
House-Autry Mills, Inc.
Four Oaks, North Carolina
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring timely deliveries and compliance with shipping regulations.
- Prepared accurate shipping documentation and labels for outgoing orders, facilitating smooth shipment processing.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline shipping processes, reducing delays and enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Operated computers to access information related to shipping activities.
Accounts Payable
House-Autry Mills, Inc.
Four Oaks, North Carolina
10.2016 - 04.2022
- Managed accounts payable process from invoice entry through payment processing.
- Processed invoices for payment and monitored accounts payable records.
- Reconciled accounts payable ledgers against vendor statements on a monthly basis.
- Monitored accounts payable activity, ensuring timely payment of vendor invoices.
- Monitored accounts payable aging report to ensure timely payments of vendors' invoices.
- Investigated discrepancies in accounts payable transactions, ensuring timely resolution and accuracy of vendor payments.
- Prepared journal entries related to accounts payable activity.
- Provided support to internal stakeholders regarding accounts payable inquiries.
- Maintained accurate filing system for all accounts payable documents.
- Cultivated relationships with vendors to enhance communication and resolve accounts payable inquiries efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with internal policies and procedures related to accounts payable activities.
- Conducted monthly close-out procedures for Accounts Payable.
- Identified and proposed process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency within accounts payable operations.
- Supported month-end closing activities by compiling accounts payable records for review.
- Assisted with the preparation of audit schedules related to accounts payable and with various company-wide audits records.
- Developed processes to streamline workflow of Accounts Payable operations.
- Processed monthly expense reports for employees with expense cards, reconciling each report with bank statements for each expense card/employee.
Production Coordinator
Boulder Mountain Filmworks
Raleigh, North Carolina
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Scheduled appointments to optimize team availability and coordination
- Organized office supplies and resources to enhance workflow and accessibility
- Tracked receipts to maintain accurate financial records
- Entered data into computer systems accurately
Order Analyst
Coleman Floor Company/Stock Building Supply
Morrisville, North Carolina
11.2000 - 03.2015
- Used Excel daily for Daily Release sheet to indicate work completion to allow release of funds for subcontractor payment.
- Use of Tiny Term and Trend data entry systems to create service and work orders for material order and installation.
- Calculated material orders using Book Sheets to verify square footage and square yardage.
- Worked with onsite designers to ensure material entry and commissions accuracy.
- Use of SharePoint cloud online to upload installation tickets and files for billing and file retention upon completion of work; used as online "filing cabinet".
- Utilized Microsoft Office to create annual vacation sheets for employees and correspondence for office and builders.
- Processed credit card charges and entered payments into TREND after item was journaled by coworker.
- Maintained builder website list with logins and passwords for ease of use/cross training between OAs to ensure full coverage during vacations or illness.
- Developed standard operating procedures for all processes to enhance consistency and knowledge sharing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Davis And Elkins College
Elkins05-1994
Skills
- Inventory management
- MRO procurement
- Parts ordering
- CMMS software
- Supply chain coordination
- Excel proficiency
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Waste management
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Professional, SSGI, January 2025
- Notary Public, State of North Carolina, 2017 - present
Affiliations
- Food Pantry Coordinator, The Underground Railroad, Lillington, NC 2024-present
Timeline
Inventory and Maintenance Assistant
House-Autry Mills, Inc.
08.2022 - 07.2026
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
House-Autry Mills, Inc.
04.2022 - 07.2022
Accounts Payable
House-Autry Mills, Inc.
10.2016 - 04.2022
Production Coordinator
Boulder Mountain Filmworks
07.2015 - 09.2016
Order Analyst
Coleman Floor Company/Stock Building Supply
11.2000 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Davis And Elkins College