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Lakeya Bacote

Darlington,SC

Summary

Seeking a position which will utilize my knowledege and experience.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver

Fast Delivery Taxi Service
Darlington, SC
01.2022 - Current
  • Transported riders to designated stops according to pre-determined schedules.
  • Managed time efficiently when making multiple stops along designated routes.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after every trip to assess performance and maintenance requirements.

House Cleaner

Bacote Cleaning Service
Darlington, SC
06.2015 - Current
  • Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
  • Cleansed kitchen appliances such as microwaves, stoves, dishwashers.
  • Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation.
  • Scrubbed walls with appropriate cleaning solutions to remove marks or stains.
  • Adhered to daily cleaning schedules and updated as needed based on demand.
  • Swept and damp-mopped private stairways and hallways.
  • Used natural cleaning products where possible and followed product recommendations to maintain client safety.

ServiceDepartment

Honda Manufacturing
Timmonsville, SC
09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Utilized technology to streamline service operations and improve customer experience.
  • Conducted regular training sessions with the team to ensure high quality service standards were met.
  • Monitored employee performance through key metrics analysis.

Forklift Operator

A.o. Smith Funeral Homes, Inc. Funeral Home
McBee, SC
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
  • Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
  • Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
  • Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.

Order Picker

QVC Distribution Center
Florence, SC
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Labeled boxes and placed in outbound collection areas.
  • Performed regular cycle counts of inventory levels in assigned areas.
  • Maintained high level of accuracy by cross-referencing orders with inventory lists.
  • Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.
  • Set up advertising signs on shelves and counters to attract customers and promote sales.
  • Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
  • Stamped price tags on merchandise, referring to official price lists.

Warehouse Clerk

Harbor Freight Tools USA
Dillion, SC
07.2017 - 04.2019
  • Labeled containers, container tags, or products using marking tools.
  • Compared and verified identifying information of outgoing shipments.
  • Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns.
  • Identified, counted and verified stock items.
  • Corresponded with establishment representatives to rectify damages, shortages or nonconformance to specifications.
  • Managed all shipping documents such as bills of lading, packing slips, invoices.
  • Determined shipping methods, routes or rates for materials to be shipped.
  • Identified order discrepancies and damaged items and notified supervisor.
  • Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory levels.
  • Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing.
  • Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
  • Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
  • Prepared outgoing orders for shipment according to customer specifications.
  • Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders and setting up loads.
  • Cleaned the warehouse area on a daily basis including sweeping floors and wiping down surfaces.
  • Obtained required documentation to process shipments and support movement.

Asst. Manager

Family Dollar
Darlington, SC
12.2012 - 01.2015
  • Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
  • Communicated regularly with customers to gain insights into their needs.
  • Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
  • Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
  • Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
  • Created and managed budgets for travel, training, and team-building activities.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Established processes for monitoring customer satisfaction levels.
  • Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mayo High School
Darlington
05-1994

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Team collaboration
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Forklift operation
  • Order fulfillment
  • Quality control
  • Material handling
  • Multitasker
  • Cleaning and sanitization
  • Food preparation
  • Cash handling
  • Assembly operations

Timeline

ServiceDepartment

Honda Manufacturing
09.2024 - 02.2025

Forklift Operator

A.o. Smith Funeral Homes, Inc. Funeral Home
10.2022 - 03.2023

Driver

Fast Delivery Taxi Service
01.2022 - Current

Order Picker

QVC Distribution Center
04.2021 - 09.2021

Warehouse Clerk

Harbor Freight Tools USA
07.2017 - 04.2019

House Cleaner

Bacote Cleaning Service
06.2015 - Current

Asst. Manager

Family Dollar
12.2012 - 01.2015

High School Diploma -

Mayo High School
Lakeya Bacote