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Lazonia Starks

Duncan,SC

Summary

Effective manager with strong background in directing, training and motivating staff to achieve full potential. Perceptive with keen talent for identifying employee weaknesses and tactfully addressing with constructive feedback. Enthusiastic and skilled Clerk knowledgeable about shipping and receiving, inventory management and carrier relations. Focused on accurate recordkeeping and materials movement for reliability and speed. Experienced with database, ERP and word processing software. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor

United States Postal Service
05.2014 - 12.2023
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand
  • Revitalized APBS area operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output and boost overall quality
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands
  • Prepared, calibrated and monitored production machinery to maintain optimal production levels and consistently achieve daily targets
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
  • Mentored newly hired employees on APBS equipment and scanning and developed training manual for all APBS to use for reference purposes
  • Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods
  • Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees
  • Prepared and managed work schedules, vacation and sick time accurately on a weekly basis
  • Evaluated employee performance monthly and coached and trained accordingly, increasing quality of work and employee retention
  • Created efficient work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and keep shifts properly staffed
  • Conducted scheduled and impromptu evaluations to assess work performance
  • Monitored employee performance and provided coaching and constructive guidance to address areas of concern
  • Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.

Mail Processing Clerk

United States Postal Services
09.2005 - 05.2014
  • Used automated mail processing equipment to sort and collate mail
  • Loaded letters onto processing equipment, removed non-processable letters and maintained continuous sorting feed
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Detention Officer/Booking Technicians

Spartanburg County Detention Center
05.1998 - 08.2005
  • Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force
  • Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances
  • Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility
  • Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety
  • Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks
  • Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of inmates
  • Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors
  • Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband
  • Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls
  • Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure
  • Created and maintained arrest files on all inmates processed through jail
  • Investigated attempted escapes and conducted searches for escaped inmates.

Correction Officer/Sergeant

South Carolina Department of Correction
06.1992 - 05.1998
  • Led shift briefings to inform officers of important considerations such as properties to check and individuals of note in local areas
  • Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases
  • Accompanied Officers during shifts to evaluate performance and resolve any incorrect behaviors
  • Monitored alarms and security cameras and responded to issues
  • Mediated domestic-related disturbances and protected victims from harm
  • Investigated stolen property cases and performed searched of residents and property.

Identification Technician

Charleston County Jail
05.1990 - 06.1992
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
  • Kept detailed records of evidence and evidence storage inventories, double-checked procedures and monitored access to prevent unauthorized handling.

Telecommunications Operator

Charleston County Police Department
10.1989 - 05.1990
  • Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department
  • Managed 6 line switchboard system for busy Fire, EMS, and Police Emergency
  • Received incoming calls and paged individuals and departments over PA system
  • Attended safety training meetings to learn procedures for handling medical and fire emergency calls
  • Connected callers with appropriate professional, department or business
  • Supported customers by managing 20 plus calls per day efficiently while maintaining professionalism and upbeat tone
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emergency call procedures
  • Performed clerical work such as sorting mail, restocking supplies and typing documents
  • Answered calls on [Number] ring and engaged customers with friendly, professional demeanor
  • Created and maintained company phone directory with current extensions and staff information
  • Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment
  • Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions
  • Assessed facilities to determine capacity and needs for telecommunications systems.

Receiving Clerk

BLG Logistics/BMW
07.2022 - Current
  • Maintained tidy, organized and safe work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders.
  • Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
  • Reduced errors and discrepancies by meticulously verifying shipment contents against purchase orders and invoices.
  • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
  • Unloaded and unpacked incoming shipments to facilitate orders and verify accuracy of contents.
  • Ensured timely delivery of materials to appropriate departments, contributing to smooth operations throughout the company.
  • Assisted in inventory control efforts by participating in routine cycle counts, ensuring accurate stock levels at all times.
  • Properly labeled and stored goods in safe area to provide identification and avoid losses.
  • Facilitated effective communication between warehouse staff through regular team meetings focused on addressing potential challenges or areas for improvement in the receiving process.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records through diligent data entry, updating, and filing.
  • Increased warehouse productivity by training new staff members on Receiving Clerk duties and best practices.
  • Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than Number packages per day.

.Using SAP to take in packages delivered by FED-X, UPS, and other carriers for Automotive parts.

Education

Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding

Penn Forster

Word Processing -

Army Learning Center
Columbia, SC

Basic Jail II/Basic Defense Training -

South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Columbia, SC

Traffic Management Coordinator -

US Army Transportation School
Fort Benning, NJ

Primary Leadership Development -

Region C NCO Academy
Columbia, SC

High School Diploma, General studies -

High School of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Training and mentoring
  • Operations management
  • Training and development

Timeline

Receiving Clerk

BLG Logistics/BMW
07.2022 - Current

Supervisor

United States Postal Service
05.2014 - 12.2023

Mail Processing Clerk

United States Postal Services
09.2005 - 05.2014

Detention Officer/Booking Technicians

Spartanburg County Detention Center
05.1998 - 08.2005

Correction Officer/Sergeant

South Carolina Department of Correction
06.1992 - 05.1998

Identification Technician

Charleston County Jail
05.1990 - 06.1992

Telecommunications Operator

Charleston County Police Department
10.1989 - 05.1990

Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding

Penn Forster

Word Processing -

Army Learning Center

Basic Jail II/Basic Defense Training -

South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy

Traffic Management Coordinator -

US Army Transportation School

Primary Leadership Development -

Region C NCO Academy

High School Diploma, General studies -

High School of Charleston
Lazonia Starks