Kathleen Duffy
Summerville,SC
Summary
Committed and dedicated to a career in a manufacturing environment. Highly capable and effective working in a team, goal-oriented cooperative position. Versatile with the ability to be job cross-trained and make contributions to success. Exceptionally positive attitude and recognized for excellent customer service. Outstanding communication talent with customers, staff, peers, and management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Chadwell Supply
Ladson, SC
07.2026 - Current
- Operated both clamp forklift along with traditional forklift to move, stack, and organize inventory for efficient warehouse flow.
- Loaded and unloaded inbound and outbound trailers while maintaining safe material handling practices.
- Verified product counts and item accuracy during receiving and order fulfillment.
- Inspected equipment before use and reported maintenance issues to prevent downtime.
- Picked, staged, and replenished merchandise using warehouse procedures and scan verification.
- Coordinated with shipping and receiving teams to support on-time order processing.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift as well as clamp truck according to company guidelines.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting teamwork and collaboration within the warehouse environment while executing daily forklift tasks.
- Supply chain and logistics; 34 branch warehouse locations throughout the US, Revenue between $161 million and $231 million, 2025
Material Specialist II
Elbit Systems
Ladson, SC
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Responsible for managing the daily flow of material and parts from initial to final disposition.
- Manage receiving, unloading and storing materials while practicing the 5S of Lean manufacturing.
- Optimize inventory processes to minimize waste and costs.
- Conduct regular cycle counts to identify discrepancies and reconcile them.
- Ensure and maintain quality standards throughout production.
- Manage order fulfillment logistics to meet customer expectations in a timely manner.
- Assure all is executed with the utmost safety while demonstrating the 5S methodology of lean manufacturing.
- Aerospace & Defense solution; 16+ Warehouse locations, 70+ research labs, Revenue: $6.828 Billion, 2024
Dock Master
GXO
Moncks Corner, SC
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Operated both clamp forklift along with traditional forklift to move, stack, and organize inventory for efficient warehouse flow.
- Loaded and unloaded inbound and outbound trailers while maintaining safe material handling practices.
- Verified product counts and item accuracy during receiving and order fulfillment.
- Inspected equipment before use and reported maintenance issues to prevent downtime.
- Picked, staged, and replenished merchandise using warehouse procedures and scan verification.
- Coordinated with shipping and receiving teams to support on-time order processing.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift as well as clamp truck according to company guidelines.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting teamwork and collaboration within the warehouse environment while executing daily forklift tasks.
- Supply chain and logistics; 34 branch warehouse locations throughout the US, Revenue between $161 million and $231 million, 2025.
Inbound Logistics
Walmart Distribution Center
Charleston, SC
01.2021 - 09.2023
- In leadership role, coached associates to improve performance in a high-pressure environment with stringent production goals.
- Evaluated teammates and gave them feedback on their job performance and adherence to safety standards in the workplace while part of the Safety Team.
- Managed freight delivery, identified, counted, separated and scanned the product while maintaining a safe work area.
- Managed a team of associates coordinating and executing work assignments; modeled professionalism, was consistent with responding to superiors with clear communication.
- Retailer foods, goods, entertainment, décor, apparel, pet supplies, sports equipment, accessories; 10,500+ Stores plus Clubs retailer, #1 Retailer, Revenue: $611.3 Billion, 2022.
Supply Chain / Logistics Team Member
Target Corporation
Charleston, SC
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Member of 7-person inbound team; received inventory, checked quantity and condition.
- Unloaded trucks, sorted shipments to product groups, loaded to inventory and updated count.
- Stocked store shelves and the floor for new product initial sales launch.
- Scanned reserve inventory/pulled selected items to replenish store inventory.
- Continuously maintained a clean, orderly, worker-safe warehouse and passageways.
- Assigned backup position in sales department in the event of an absent sales representative.
- Assisted on sales floor by helping guests with product choice and availability.
- Assisted teaching/mentoring newly hired employees with store procedures and policies.
- Retailer of household goods, food, pet supplies, apparel, accessories, electronics, and décor at 1800+ locations; #2 US retailer after Walmart; revenue: $75.35B, 2018.
Bank Teller Two
Sun Trust Bank
Charleston, SC
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Received initial bank financial training for position and passed qualifying online tests.
- Established initial customer impression of the bank and maintained friendly as well as helpful demeanor.
- Maintained point of sale financial responsibility; assured accurate and efficient transactions.
- Conducted accurate daily reconciliation of transactions, reporting, and cash and balances.
- Mentioned frequently on customer surveys for excellent customer service and professionalism.
- Subsidiary of Sun Trust Banks, Inc.; 1400 branches, 2160 ATMs in 11 southeastern states; offer deposits, loans, credit cards, trust, and investment services; revenue $9B, 2018; 24k employees.
Skills
Work Keys:
Applied Math Level 3
Graphic Literacy Level 5
Workplace Documents Level 4
Certification
Work Keys:, Applied Math Level 3, Graphic Literacy Level 5, Workplace Documents Level 4, Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant, 2010 - 2013, Cosmetologist, Licensed, Blaine School of Cosmetology, 1998 – 2013
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Chadwell Supply
07.2026 - Current
Material Specialist II
Elbit Systems
01.2025 - 11.2025
Dock Master
GXO
07.2024 - 09.2024
Inbound Logistics
Walmart Distribution Center
01.2021 - 09.2023
Supply Chain / Logistics Team Member
Target Corporation
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bank Teller Two
Sun Trust Bank
01.2017 - 01.2019