Lena Pyle
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Seeking full or part time position within your organization that will benefit you as well as expand my versatile dedicated work ethic to your team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
FedEx Express
6050 Rockwell Ave. Anchorage, AK 99502
02.2021 - Current
- Maintain a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
- Listen closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Operate equipment while observing standard safety procedures during operation with the aircraft and freight.
- Safely and securely load freight containers to prevent damage during transport.
- Prevent product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Transport freight to appropriate locations.
- Keep storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Conduct routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.
- Attach identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Help train new employees in safe practices and operation procedures.
- Complete routine online training for safety and policy procedures.
Front End
Costco
330 W Dimond Blvd. Anchorage, AK 99515
01.2018 - 02.2018
- Provided assistance with cart retrieval during busy periods, ensuring an ample supply for incoming shoppers.
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized storefront, improving overall store appearance.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service at the front end.
Merchandiser
Odom Corporation-Wilson Brothers Distribution CO Inc.
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Stock Coca-Cola products for one grocery store.
- Maintain organization and manage tasks well.
- Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
- Quick learner & rises to challenge.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
Dispatcher
Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Preserve
05.2014 - 09.2014
- Assist operating Gulkana Communication Center.
- Ability to use telephone and radio communication.
- Knowledge and ability to operate computers and basic software.
- Responsible for flight following operations.
- Responsible for daily check-ins with backcountry work/project crews.
- Maintain logbook of communication with pilots and backcountry crews.
- Develop and redesign reporting forms/logs for chief ranger.
- Completed several online aviation safety and procedural trainings.
- Completed online defensive driving course.
Cashier & Ticket Agent
Blodgett Food Mart & Indian Trails Bus Service
1911 S. Mission St. Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
08.2011 - 12.2013
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
- Friendly, calm manner and excellent communication skills.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
- Completed Indian Trails computer system ticket agent training.
Seasonal Merchandiser
Coca Cola Refreshments
05.2012 - 12.2012
- Completed extensive drivers safety program.
- Stock Coca-Cola products in multiple grocery stores.
- Organize and condense back stock for incoming product.
- Accurately count each out-going product to log at the end of each shift.
- Kept track of hours at each store as well as mileage.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arrange proper display location on floor.
- Worked well with others as well as independently.
Cashier, Produce & Stocker
IGA formally Omni Parks Place
05.2004 - 08.2011
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
- Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Helped customers locate desired items and transfer oversized items to vehicles.
- Expedited product replenishment by efficiently unloading delivery trucks and sorting merchandise.
- Operated manual and electric pallet jacks, safely relocating heavy merchandise on sales floor for timely stocking.
- Ensured proper rotation of perishable goods to maintain freshness and comply with health regulations.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to different store sections as needed, supporting a cohesive stocking team environment across departments.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Assist manager in produce.
- Learned the use of Microsoft Office Programs to write orders & inventory (Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe).
Laborer
Bureau of Land Management
MP 186.2 Glenn Hwy, Glennallen, AK 99588
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
- Upheld company reputation for quality workmanship through dedication to best practices within the laborer role.
- Demolish trespass structures on federal land.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Travel to remote areas to access sites.
- Completed multiple safety & vehicle trainings.
Education
No Degree - Child Development & Family Studies
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12.2024
Undecided
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI01.2011
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, MI01.2009
Glennallen High School
Glennallen, AK01.2008
Skills
- Material Handling
- Loading and unloading
- Attention to Detail
- Equipment safety & operation
- Clean Background Check
- Load Verification
- PPE Policy Adherence
- Optimizing efficiency
References
- Justin Her, FedEx, 907-854-4464
- Ryan Morse, Costco, 907-349-2335
- Joe Hart, Bureau of Land Management, 907-795-5233
- Karl Woodward, Blodgett Foodmart, 231-920-4827
- Curt Wilson, Odom Corporation, 907-835-2422
Timeline
Material Handler
FedEx Express
02.2021 - Current
Front End
Costco
01.2018 - 02.2018
Merchandiser
Odom Corporation-Wilson Brothers Distribution CO Inc.
10.2014 - 05.2015
Dispatcher
Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Preserve
05.2014 - 09.2014
Seasonal Merchandiser
Coca Cola Refreshments
05.2012 - 12.2012
Cashier & Ticket Agent
Blodgett Food Mart & Indian Trails Bus Service
08.2011 - 12.2013
Laborer
Bureau of Land Management
05.2010 - 08.2010
Cashier, Produce & Stocker
IGA formally Omni Parks Place
05.2004 - 08.2011
No Degree - Child Development & Family Studies
University of Memphis
Undecided
Central Michigan University
Muskegon Community College
Glennallen High School