Karen Louise Nicholson
Luray,VA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Sysco Baugh Northeast. Proven track record in enhancing efficiency and training staff, leveraging strong analytical skills and attention to detail to drive results. Adept at report preparation and fostering team collaboration to achieve organizational goals. 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.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Fulfillment Coordinator
SYSCO Food Services
Front Royal, Virginia
09.2019 - Current
- Resolved order discrepancies and addressed customer inquiries to ensure timely service.
- Investigated and corrected discrepancies between customer claims and inventory records to maintain accuracy.
- Ensured catchweight and case compliance with regulatory standards during shipping.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Analyzed trends in customer orders and communicated findings to management.
- Prepared and led staff training and instruction.
Inverse Training Manager
Walmart
Luray, USA
06.2005 - Current
- Coordinated Inverse training sessions to enhance staff skills and knowledge
- Developed training programs for associates to enhance customer service skills.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions for new employees in various departments.
- Evaluated training effectiveness using feedback and performance assessments.
- Managed inventory to maintain optimal stock levels for training needs
Administration Associate
Sysco Baugh Northeast
Front Royal, USA
06.2005 - 09.2019
- Policies & Procedures Manuals
- Report & Document Preparation
- Spreadsheet & Database Creation
- Managed warehouse operations using WM/SUS system
- Coordinated warehouse operations, focusing on traffic management and distribution efficiency
- Compiled key data summary for reporting purposes
- Implemented SWMS/SWIS for safety management
- Proposed new handling procedure to enhance protection of fragile warehouse inventory
- Assist in reorganizing warehouse operations and freight distribution
- Inventory Management CC.PL.WO's SE's Train new employees for preferred methods
- Trained new employees on preferred work methods to ensure consistency in operations
- Work within the AS400 system. WM. Crystal Reports and Rumba.
- Database applications
- Schedule 11
- Trained new employees on preferred work methods to ensure consistency in operations
Office Manager
Nicholson Painting Service
Luray, USA
01.1984 - Current
- Coordinated customer interactions with painters to align on project specifications.
- Conducted interviews and hired staff to address vacancies and support operational needs.
- Cultivated positive relations with employees and clientele to enhance workplace atmosphere.
- Prepare all daily bookkeeping and monthly statements
- Manage all Federal and State forms in EFPT
- Write and oversee all government contracts. Review all performance reviews
- Updated subcontractor HHA certifications regularly to ensure compliance.
- Maintain all OSHA Logs
- Opening new accounts and closing existing accounts
Inspector
Wrangler
Luray, USA
- Leveraged 13 years of warehouse experience to enhance operational workflows
- Collaborated with management through clear verbal and written communication
- Trained new associates on preferred work methods to ensure consistent performance
Education
Certificate Program - Accounting And Finance
Harvard Business School
Boston06-2023
Associate - Business Management
Lord Fairfax Community College
Stevens City, VA08-2009
Associate - Business Information Technology
Lord Fairfax Community College
Stevens City, VA08-2009
Certificate - Business Communication
Sysco University
Houston, Texas06-2000
Certificate - Business Communication
Sysco University
Houston, Texas12-1999
Certificate - Business Communication
Sysco University
Houston, Texas06-1998
Certificate - Accounting
Page County Technical School
Stanley, VASkills
- Accounting and finance
- Operations management
- Inventory control
- Warehouse and distribution management
- Expense tracking and reporting
- Report preparation and analysis
- Crystal Reports
- Microsoft Suite and QuickBooks
- Data entry expertise
- Project administration
- Operational efficiency
- Customer relationship management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving strategies
- Team collaboration
- Employee training and development
- Verbal communication
Accomplishments
- Nominated for FY26 Rise Together Global Women's Leadership Program Launch
- 7 years perfect attendance
Timeline
Fulfillment Coordinator
SYSCO Food Services
09.2019 - Current
Administration Associate
Sysco Baugh Northeast
06.2005 - 09.2019
Inverse Training Manager
Walmart
06.2005 - Current
Office Manager
Nicholson Painting Service
01.1984 - Current
Inspector
Wrangler
Certificate Program - Accounting And Finance
Harvard Business School
Associate - Business Management
Lord Fairfax Community College
Associate - Business Information Technology
Lord Fairfax Community College
Certificate - Business Communication
Sysco University
Certificate - Business Communication
Sysco University
Certificate - Business Communication
Sysco University
Certificate - Accounting
Page County Technical School