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Karen Fischer

Pompano Beach

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record in warehouse operations and customer service excellence, notably at Party City. Expert in load planning and adept at fostering client relations, I led initiatives that significantly advanced operational efficiencies. Skilled in both detail orientation and time management, I consistently enhance productivity and customer satisfaction.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Freight Team Leader

Party City
10.2022 - 01.2025
  • Enforced team adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
  • Developed standard operating procedures for team to follow and maintained records of activities.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Trained new team members on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 150 packages per day.
  • Supervised team of helpers, laborers and material movers to efficiently complete tasks.

Sales Associate

Pet Supermarket Inc.
08.2018 - 10.2022
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.

Laborer Technician

Gio's Custom Marine Inc.
02.2017 - 10.2018
  • Performed general warehouse and cleaning tasks.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material and tools to and from storage and production areas.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and fiberglass on boats
  • Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions. (I.e Fiberglass Solutions, Acetone and Wax
  • Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
  • Utilized variety of tools and manual labor to complete tasks
  • Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
  • Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
  • Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.

Machine Operator

Mold Craft Products
04.2014 - 02.2017
  • Adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.

Quality Control Inspector

Lps
07.2007 - 04.2014
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Completed precise measurements using special tools.
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Inspected outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.

Education

GED -

Deerfield Highschool
Deerfield Beach, FL
06-2007

Skills

  • Load planning
  • Stock control
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Order picking
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Customer Service
  • Detail Orientated
  • Time Management
  • Manage Client Relations

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Freight Team Leader

Party City
10.2022 - 01.2025

Sales Associate

Pet Supermarket Inc.
08.2018 - 10.2022

Laborer Technician

Gio's Custom Marine Inc.
02.2017 - 10.2018

Machine Operator

Mold Craft Products
04.2014 - 02.2017

Quality Control Inspector

Lps
07.2007 - 04.2014

GED -

Deerfield Highschool

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