Kierra N. Simmons
Detroit,MI
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Penske Logistics
Highland Park, MI
10.2016 - Current
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
- Maintained strong vendor connections by arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of any related documents.
- Handled daily customer service aspects, including maintaining positive and ongoing relationships with external customers and freight partners.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Operated PC and RF-based computer systems for inventory management.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Completed over 25 customer orders each day in warehouse setting
On-site Supervisor
Caliper Inc
Livonia, MI
12.2014 - 10.2016
- Initiated onsite safety program and properly trained all team members to decrease injuries.
- Developed work schedules for all team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Took on additional job duties during unexpected backlog, resulting in meeting project target date.
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting and entering data.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace
Quality Inspector
AEL Span
Belleville, MI
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Worked with specific production team members to rectify production issues and maintain high-quality final products.
- Inspected outbound shipments and conducted random sampling of product quality.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
Team Lead
Work Force Network
Livonia, MI
08.2012 - 12.2014
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Managed resource allocation and scheduling of all employees.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Directed and supervised team of 25
Education
Medical Assisting -
William D. Ford Career-Tech Center
09.2008 - 06.2009
Completion of a business management course, and computer course -
Airport Senior High School
Carleton, MI 08.2003 - 06.2007
Vocational Childcare Course -
Grosse Ile High School
09.2005 - 05.2006
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Skills
Labeling and boxing
Purchase order verification
Warehouse Logistics
Order picking and processing
Assembly and production
Shipping and receiving
Pallet Jack Operations
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Penske Logistics
10.2016 - Current
On-site Supervisor
Caliper Inc
12.2014 - 10.2016
Quality Inspector
AEL Span
06.2014 - 12.2014
Team Lead
Work Force Network
08.2012 - 12.2014
Medical Assisting -
William D. Ford Career-Tech Center
09.2008 - 06.2009
Vocational Childcare Course -
Grosse Ile High School
09.2005 - 05.2006
Completion of a business management course, and computer course -
Airport Senior High School
08.2003 - 06.2007