Dedicated to establishing positive relationships through communication and coordination skills. Competent in all areas of planning and and executing the goals of the team. Enthusiastic and always eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in every task whether big or small.
Work History
Home Construction
11 Months
Self Employed | 11.2025 - Current
I worked on various projects in the construction sector.
Sales Leader
1 Year
Home Depot | 10.2024 - 10.2025
Updated database with changes in carrier status.
Received incoming shipments, compared contents against the records and placed into inventory or taken to proper department.
Operated forklifts to move incoming and outgoing shipments. Including loading/unloading trucks and personal vehicles.
Inspected merchandise for accuracy and damage.
Organized storage areas for maximum use of warehouse space.
Performed detailed measurements by hand and on machinery.
Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery and coordinate great service for customers and contractors.
Maintained and input accurate data of materials weights, bill amounts and storage locations.
Shipping and Receiving Associate
5 Months
Kerns Carpets | 10.2022 - 03.2023
Updated database with changes in carrier status.
Received incoming shipments, compared contents against the records and placed into inventory or taken to proper department.
Operated forklifts to move incoming and outgoing shipments. Including loading/unloading trucks and personal vehicles.
Inspected merchandise for accuracy and damage.
Organized storage areas for maximum use of warehouse space.
Performed detailed measurements by hand and on machinery.
Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery and coordinate great service for customers and contractors.
Maintained and input accurate data of materials weights, bill amounts and storage locations.
Skilled Laborer
6 Months
Self-employed | 04.2022 - 10.2022
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Shipping and Receiving Lead
3 Months
Adron Tool | 11.2021 - 02.2022
Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed shipping documents.
Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
Served as primary technical resource on Type products for customers and employees.
Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
Operated forklifts, lift trucks and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
Sole employee dedicated to the entirety of shipping and receiving. Promoted communication and inclusivity to streamline a positive interdepartmental work flow.
Production Lead
10 Months
Engineered Exhaust Systems | 10.2020 - 08.2021
Coordinated effective schedules for 12 production employees, including all breaks and lunches.
Organized regular production line cleaning and sanitation to prevent contamination and consumer illnesses.
Supported employees by accurately tracking time and proactively resolving any conflicts.
Contributed to continuous improvement and lean initiatives by implementing directives.
Trained workers in proper operation, calibration and maintenance of production line equipment.
Operated equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes to safely move heavy loads.
Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
Trained new employees in assembly skills to improve team production levels.
Shipping and Receiving Specialist
2 Months
ScotPump/WILO | 06.2020 - 08.2020
Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
Coordinated efficient storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
Orchestrated efficient routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for materials.
Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
Worked effectively with shippers to resolve issues with shipments, including damaged materials and shortages.
Head Pastor
7 Years
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church | 06.2013 - 06.2020
Grew a church of 150 active members to 300 by implementing a member mindset of outreach that encouraged personal goals and accountability.
Transitioned a friendly church into a church of friends by nurturing a sense of community and communication within the membership.
Regularly participated in counseling, teaching, and preaching to engage and connect with a wide variety of age groups and personalities.
Grew membership through cold calls, warm calls, door to door, and community activities.
Shipping and Receiving Specialist
4 Years 1 Month
Scotpump/WILO | 05.2009 - 06.2013
Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
Special Shipments Associate
4 Years 2 Months
Herman Miller Inc. | 06.2004 - 08.2008
Updated computer tracking system with latest product movements.
Picked orders, scanned products and packed boxes.
Uncovered and resolved errors with minimal oversight.
Reviewed order data on a daily basis to verify transactions and shipping dates.
Customer Service Associate
1 Year 3 Months
Great Lakes Ford Inc. | 05.2002 - 08.2003
Provided basic technical support for clients on a wide range of automotive products.
Reported to work early, checked low inventory, learned sales or special offerings, and became aware of store issues.
Informed customers about special promotions and provided detailed information to satisfy their automotive needs.
Energized and motivated in performing sales floor activities including merchandising and selling.
Education
Master of Divinity - Pastoral Studies/Public Speaking
Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary | Mequon, WI | 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Education And Communication
Martin Luther College | New Ulm, MN | 05.2009
Skills
Vendor relationship management
Communications
Supervision
Relationship development
Problem resolution
Organization
Customer service
Team management
Team Bonding
Timeline
Home Construction
Self Employed
11.2025 - CurrentRead More
Sales Leader
Home Depot
10.2024 - 10.2025Read More
Shipping and Receiving Associate
Kerns Carpets
10.2022 - 03.2023Read More
Skilled Laborer
Self-employed
04.2022 - 10.2022Read More
Shipping and Receiving Lead
Adron Tool
11.2021 - 02.2022Read More
Production Lead
Engineered Exhaust Systems
10.2020 - 08.2021Read More
Shipping and Receiving Specialist
ScotPump/WILO
06.2020 - 08.2020Read More
Head Pastor
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
06.2013 - 06.2020Read More
Shipping and Receiving Specialist
Scotpump/WILO
05.2009 - 06.2013Read More
Special Shipments Associate
Herman Miller Inc.
06.2004 - 08.2008Read More
Customer Service Associate
Great Lakes Ford Inc.
05.2002 - 08.2003Read More
Martin Luther College
Bachelor of Arts from Education And Communication
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Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary
Master of Divinity from Pastoral Studies/Public Speaking