Lorie Widmann
High Springs,FL
Summary
High-performing professional with several years of experience delivering successful results for quality assurance, business operations, productivity and team development. Compliance specialist who thrives in fast-paced and changing environments. Dedicated to sustaining operational accuracy and delivering results for optimal profitability.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
QA/Systems Area Manager
Walmart
Macclenny , FL
05.2022 - Current
- Cultivated positive rapport with associates and team leadership.
- Oversaw the recruitment process for new staff members including interviewing and training.
- Reviewed staffing needs to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of associates to accomplish goals and address issues.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
QA/Systems/CRO Area Manager
Walmart
Arcadia , FL
09.2016 - 04.2022
- Cultivated positive rapport with associates and team leadership.
- Oversaw the recruitment process for new staff members including interviewing and training.
- Reviewed staffing needs to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of associates to accomplish goals and address issues.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Dry Shipping Area Manager
Walmart
Arcadia , FL
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Cultivated positive rapport with associates and team leadership.
- Reviewed staffing needs to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
- Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve goals.
- Managed effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Area Manager
Walmart
Gordonsville, VA
01.2003 - 07.2015
- Area Manager: Dry Shipping, Dry Receiving, FDD Receiving, QA/Systems
- Supervisor: Dry Shipping, QA, MCO.
- Meat and Produce Receiver
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
- Reviewed staffing needs to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
- Cultivated positive rapport with associates and team leadership.
Meat and Produce Receiving Supervisor
Walmart
Auburn , IN
04.2001 - 01.2003
- Other positions held, Meat and Produce Receiving Hauler and Receiver, QA Inventory Control, Quality Control Clerk.
- Provided training and guidance to new team members on proper procedures related to receiving activities.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues.
- Ensured that all items received were accurately counted, weighed and inspected for quality.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and freight.
- Monitored quality of merchandise received and shipped from facility.
Meat and Produce Receiver and Hauler
Walmart
Tomah, WI
02.2000 - 04.2003
- Compared bills of lading against actual merchandise received, inspected for damaged goods and coordinated distribution to correct departments.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport freight.
- Inspected and recorded incoming orders for count, damage and dates.
Assistant Manager
McDonald's/ Orwig Enterprises
Roaring Spring, PA
06.1997 - 01.2000
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Maintained accurate records of sales transactions using point-of-sale systems.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Managed inventory and completed supply orders.
- Maintained goals for labor costs.
- Completed daily bank deposits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Martinsburg, PA06-1981
Skills
- Team leadership
- Associate training
- Quality Assurance
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Supply chain management
- Rapport and relationship building
- Adaptability
- Shipping and receiving oversight
- Teamwork
- Operating procedures and policies
- Multitasking
Timeline
QA/Systems Area Manager
Walmart
05.2022 - Current
QA/Systems/CRO Area Manager
Walmart
09.2016 - 04.2022
Dry Shipping Area Manager
Walmart
08.2015 - 08.2016
Area Manager
Walmart
01.2003 - 07.2015
Meat and Produce Receiving Supervisor
Walmart
04.2001 - 01.2003
Meat and Produce Receiver and Hauler
Walmart
02.2000 - 04.2003
Assistant Manager
McDonald's/ Orwig Enterprises
06.1997 - 01.2000
High School Diploma -
Central High School