Kimberly Howlett
Houston
Summary
Business Administration graduate with experience in operations, tax preparation, and team collaboration. Seeking an entry-level position to apply my problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills in support of the organization’s goals, while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic work environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Vendor Returns Process Guide (PG)
AMAZON INC.
11.2023 - Current
- Assign and manage daily tasks for a team of associates, ensuring the smooth execution of all vendors returns activities, maintaining a high level of productivity and accuracy, resulting in a 20% improvement in workflow efficiency
- Developed and implemented liquidation strategies for unsellable or returned products, maximizing cost recovery by 15% through third-party vendors and disposal processes
- Coordinated donation programs for returned goods suitable for charitable redistribution, contributing to a 10% increase in community engagement and supporting Amazon’s sustainability initiatives
- Drove recycling efforts for returned inventory, ensuring environmentally responsible disposal of damaged or expired products, reducing waste by 18%
- Streamlined returns process using multi-slam techniques, reducing cycle times by 30% and optimizing warehouse workflows
- Addressed and resolved vendor or operational issues, improving the overall returns process and increasing customer satisfaction by 25%
- Oversaw LTL (Less Than Truckload) logistics for returns, consolidating smaller shipments to reduce transportation costs by 12% and improve efficiency
- Prepared and distributed end-of-shift reports, summarizing key metrics, unresolved issues, and inventory status, ensuring smooth transitions between shifts and ongoing process improvements
Personal Tax Preparation
01.2020 - Current
- Filed personal income tax returns for clients, ensuring compliance with IRS regulations and maximizing returns
- Helped in navigating tax deductions and credits to minimize liabilities, resulting in an average return increase of 12%
- Used TurboTax and H&R Block software to prepare tax returns accurately and on time
- Provided tax planning advice and guidance on tax-related matters, demonstrating a strong understanding of federal and state tax codes
Fulfillment Associate
Amazon Inc.
03.2020 - 11.2023
- Kept zero incident record by adhering to safe lifting and scanning protocols, ensuring a 100% safety compliance rate
- Increased throughput by 65% through optimized packaging and order placement
- Ensured equipment stability and adherence to security protocols, supporting GTDR truck operations, contributing to a 20% reduction in equipment-related downtime
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Concentration in Accounting)
Southern New Hampshire University
03.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
08.2021
Skills
- Invoicing
- Financial Statements
- Cash Book
- Trial Balance
- Federal Taxation
- Cost Accounting
- TurboTax
- H&R Block
- QuickBooks
- SAP
- Word
- Excel (Advanced)
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Team Collaboration
Technical Proficiencies
Invoicing, Financial Statements, Cash Book, Trial Balance, Federal Taxation, Cost Accounting, TurboTax, H&R Block, QuickBooks, SAP, Word, Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint, Outlook, Verbal & Written Communication, Team Collaboration
Timeline
Vendor Returns Process Guide (PG)
AMAZON INC.
11.2023 - Current
Fulfillment Associate
Amazon Inc.
03.2020 - 11.2023
Personal Tax Preparation
01.2020 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Concentration in Accounting)
Southern New Hampshire University
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