Deonte Blackman
Bloomington,MN
Summary
Hardworking Warehouse Associate with excellent materials handling, storage management and shipment preparation skills. Experienced in picking orders, assembling pallets and preparing containers. Delivers accurate inventory counts and maintains detailed warehouse records.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate
DoorDash
Bloomington, MN
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Pick orders from Doordash Dashmart App, pack the order and hand off to our drivers
- Inventory and Spoilage Management
- Stock receivables and manage inventory, including shelf life
- Received and processed incoming shipments, verifying accuracy of items against purchase orders.
- Organized warehouse space by rearranging products on shelves, racks and bins according to size, weight, type and other specifications. Clean and organize warehouse.
- Assembled customer orders from stock ensuring that the correct number and types of products were picked accurately.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through manual and computerized systems.
- Prepared parcels for shipping in an efficient manner utilizing appropriate packing materials to protect goods during transit.
- Fostered positive working relationships with internal staff members while providing superior customer service.
- Communicated effectively with team members on matters related to work assignments.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in controlled atmosphere warehouse environment.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
Freight/Receiving Associate
The Home Depot
Bloomington, MN
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Received incoming shipments and verified contents against purchase orders, packing slips and invoices.
- Provided assistance in loading customer orders onto delivery trucks for shipment.
- Coached new staff preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments.
- Operated material handling equipment to move pallets of merchandise from receiving area to storage locations.
- Unloaded trucks manually or using a hand truck or dolly when necessary.
- Sorted and labeled items according to size, type, style, color or product code.
- Stocked shelves with newly arrived inventory and removed outdated items.
- Organized backroom storage areas by item type in order to maximize space utilization.
Retail Sales Consultant
Men's Wearhouse
Edina, MN
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Executed benchmark selling behaviors that have proven to be effective within the team selling environment
- Use resources to maximize each customer's shopping experience, while building a solid customer base and helping the store location to excel
- Make appropriate recommendations for required alterations to customers and communicate effectively with tailors
- Work in a team selling environment by assisting teammates throughout the selling process
- Assist tuxedo rental customers as directed by management
- Attend and participate in store meetings and attend all formal off-site training courses as directed by management.
Loss Prevention Ambassador
Nordstrom
Bloomington, MN
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Nordstrom location - Mall of America
- Greet and engage customers in a timely, professional and personable manner and respond to customer's needs
- Maintain visible presence by wearing a Nordstrom provided security officer style uniform
- Perform monitoring and surveillance activities
- Assess and assist in emergency situations
- Reduce and control loss of inventory through audits, training, and education
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Maintain an active, visible floor presence as a deterrent in designated areas
- Adhere to procedures when dealing with safety issues, including dealing with suspects who engage in aggressive behavior
- Worked a flexible schedule based on business needs.
Merchandiser
Total Wine & More
Bloomington, MN
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Maintain aisles by following established sorting and stocking guidelines
- Complete freight process while ensuring sorting area is safe and organized including unloading of truck trailers, loading of merchandise onto carts; distributing inventory to correct locations; pulling and stocking merchandise from back room and overheads; resolve inventory discrepancies.
Logistics Flow Team Member
Target
Richfield, MN
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Unloading, moving and stocking freight which can range from a wide variety of items across all departments in a Target store
- Deliver an exceptional guest experience by engaging the guest and prioritizing the guest's needs over task
- Unload, break-out and stock cartons with efficiency and accuracy in Backroom
- Follow all safety guidelines, operating procedures, and product freshness and quality standards; follow food safety guidelines when handling, displaying and/or storing food items
- Operate powered equipment as needed
- Cross-trained and work in other areas of the store, cashier as needed.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Richfield High School
06.2014
Skills
- Customer Service
- Shipping and Receiving
- Inventory Counting
- Order Picking
- Merchandising
- Leadership and Team Building
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Load & Unload
- Inventory Management
Additional Information
References Available Upon Request
Activities
- High School Drum Line and Co-lead
- City of Richfield Marching Band
- Soccer, Track & Theatre
- City of Mpls. STEP-UP Youth Summer Programs
- Police Athletic League (PAL)
- Omega Psi Phi Youth Leadership Conference, Mpls, MN
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
DoorDash
02.2022 - 02.2024
Freight/Receiving Associate
The Home Depot
03.2021 - 02.2022
Retail Sales Consultant
Men's Wearhouse
06.2019 - 01.2020
Loss Prevention Ambassador
Nordstrom
02.2019 - 05.2019
Merchandiser
Total Wine & More
11.2018 - 02.2019
Logistics Flow Team Member
Target
07.2017 - 10.2018
High school or equivalent -
Richfield High School