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, WA06.1992
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