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Matthew Taylor

Chehalis,WA

Summary

Dynamic leader with proven expertise in freight forwarding and hazardous materials handling, honed at Georgia-Pacific. Excelled in optimizing operations and enhancing team performance, achieving significant improvements in inventory accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in conflict resolution and route planning, I spearhead initiatives that drive customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Shipping Foreman

Georgia-Pacific
06.2015 - Current
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
  • Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
  • Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
  • Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for materials.
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
  • Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.

Restaurant Owner

Papa Rays
04.2007 - 05.2015
  • Supervised daily activities of restaurant and 20 employees.
  • Spearheaded menu and staff development through detailed training and facilitation of staff meetings.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
  • Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
  • Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts, and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.

Restaurant General Manager

Apple Peddler Restaurant
02.1995 - 03.2007
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Orchestrated positive customer experiences by overseeing every area of operations.
  • Purchased adequate quantities of food, beverages, equipment, and supplies.
  • Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wf West
Chehalis, WA
06.1992

Skills

  • International shipping
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Freight Forwarding
  • Truck loading
  • Workload prioritization
  • Loading and unloading procedures
  • Route Planning

Timeline

Shipping Foreman

Georgia-Pacific
06.2015 - Current

Restaurant Owner

Papa Rays
04.2007 - 05.2015

Restaurant General Manager

Apple Peddler Restaurant
02.1995 - 03.2007

High School Diploma -

Wf West
Matthew Taylor