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Malik Talton

La Mesa,CA

Summary

I am driven and professional, with extensive experience at Johnson Brothers Liquor Company, excelling in inventory management and effective communication. Proven ability to enhance team collaboration and optimize materials transport, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with quality standards. Skilled in problem-solving and staging, consistently achieving operational efficiency.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

Johnson Brothers Liquor Company
Raleigh, NC
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.

Purchasing Manager

Catamaran
San Diego, CA
05.2021 - 10.2022
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock for production requirements.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws related to procurement processes.
  • Conducted regular vendor performance reviews to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Managed and mentored purchasing department staff to enhance team performance.
  • Conducted regular inventory audits to prevent stock shortages or excess.
  • Coordinated with logistics to ensure timely delivery of purchased items.
  • Oversaw the preparation and processing of purchase orders and documents in accordance with company policies.

Education

Barber License - Barbering

Bellus Academy
San Diego, CA
11-2025

High School Diploma -

Athens Drive High School
Raleigh, NC
06-2016

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Staging and sorting
  • Palletizing
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Delivery information verification
  • Effective communication
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Warehouse navigation
  • Materials transport
  • Stock rotation
  • Communication skills
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Freight counts
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Lifts up to 130 pounds

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Johnson Brothers Liquor Company
01.2023 - 02.2024

Purchasing Manager

Catamaran
05.2021 - 10.2022

Barber License - Barbering

Bellus Academy

High School Diploma -

Athens Drive High School
Malik Talton