Summary
Overview
Work History
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Laura Bacon

Newport,PA

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Aerotek, adept in overseeing daily activities and fostering team motivation. Excelled in mentoring and problem-solving, significantly enhancing team performance and operational efficiency. Skilled in work planning and prioritization, committed to safety and teamwork, achieving challenging objectives with exceptional results.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

General Laborer

Metro Supply Chain
Carlisle, PA
12.2021 - Current
  • Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks that needed to be completed.
  • Operated pallet jacks
  • Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and try to meet deadlines.

Order Selector

UNFI, United Natural Foods
Carlisle, PA
04.2019 - 05.2021
  • Operated electric pallet jacks to transport products between warehouse aisles.
  • Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
  • Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
  • Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
  • Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Confirmed shipments against purchase orders for correctness of items, quantity, and quality.
  • Inspected product for damages or defects before placing them into containers.
  • Completed shipping paperwork, attached appropriate labels and scanned barcodes for tracking.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping floors, removing debris from racks and shelves.
  • Executed the picking, packing, shipping, and unloading of goods in an efficient manner.
  • Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.

3rd Shift Supervisor

Aerotek
Corpus Christi, TX
03.2015 - 06.2016
  • Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
  • Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
  • Conferred with management and subordinates to resolve problems or complaints.
  • Prepared operations data to produce comprehensive reports to management.
  • Complied with company safety procedures, policies and regulations to promote safe working environment.
  • Prepared food for prisoners at the jail, and sent it out to different facilities.
  • I managed my team and also the trustees in the kitchen.

Manager's Assistant

Flour Bluff ISD
Corpus Christi, TX
03.2007 - 01.2014
  • Handled correspondence promptly.
  • Maintained confidential records such as personnel files, contracts and customer accounts.
  • Maintained an inventory of kitchen supplies.
  • Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
  • Drove customer feedback to deliver information to management for corrective action.
  • Kept kitchen equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.
  • Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill level and maximize team performance.
  • Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
  • Reviewed emails daily to prioritize tasks for the manager's attention.
  • Utilized computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite proficiently.
  • Resolved any operational issues that arose during day-to-day operations quickly and efficiently.
  • Conducted inside training sessions to educate employees on products and company policies.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Managed a crew of 8 to 20 people.
  • The crew prepared food for children aged 700 to 1500.
  • Some days I managed to run a campus on my own; other days, there would be two managers.

Skills

  • Mentoring
  • Coaching
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Overseeing daily activities
  • Team motivation
  • Team building
  • Safety
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

General Laborer

Metro Supply Chain
12.2021 - Current

Order Selector

UNFI, United Natural Foods
04.2019 - 05.2021

3rd Shift Supervisor

Aerotek
03.2015 - 06.2016

Manager's Assistant

Flour Bluff ISD
03.2007 - 01.2014
Laura Bacon