Melissa Higgins
Arlington
Summary
Adaptable and organized homemaker with a strong background in managing schedules, finances, and day-to-day operations for a family. Seeking to transition into a retail associate role, where proven communication and problem-solving skills can be applied to provide excellent customer service and support a dynamic team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
homemaker
None At This Time
arlington
06.2016 - Current
- Managed family finances through effective budgeting and timely bill payments.
- Coordinated family schedules and appointments to enhance organization.
- Maintained a clean and organized household environment through regular cleaning and maintenance.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals, accommodating special dietary requirements.
- Oversaw household projects, including renovations, by coordinating with contractors.
- Provided educational support and assistance for homework to foster academic success.
Shipping & Receiving Clerk
Spartan Printing Inc.
Arlington
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Verified incoming shipments against purchase orders to ensure accuracy.
- Managed inventory levels through regular stock checks and updates.
- Coordinated outgoing shipments, ensuring timely dispatch with complete documentation.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks for safe material movement within warehouse.
- Maintained organized storage areas for efficient supply retrieval.
- Sorted materials into designated storage areas based on product type or size.
Hoist & Forklift Operator
RR. Donnelley & Son’s
Arlington
10.2010 - 04.2015
- Safely operated forklift to move, lift, stack, and tier products in warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded semi-trailer trucks efficiently.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and reported discrepancies promptly.
- Executed loading and unloading of materials onto pallets and skids.
- Replaced propane tanks as necessary to ensure equipment operation.
- Performed routine safety checks and maintained equipment standards.
- Counted, verified, weighed, and recorded data accurately and legibly.
- Supplied press area with pallets and related materials as required.
Jogger & Material Handler
Pro. Line Printing Co.
Arlington
10.2005 - 10.2010
- Removed, jogged, and stacked printed materials onto pallets efficiently.
- Reviewed materials for smearing, registration issues, and folds, notifying pressman of defects.
- Adjusted stacking mechanisms on press based on paper dimensions to ensure accuracy.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto pallets or cartons as required.
- Counted daily units moved or handled for inventory tracking.
- Attached identifying tags or labels to materials and marked information on containers.
- Assembled materials into bundles, banding them securely using banding machine.
- Operated electric pallet jack for material handling and transportation.
Skills
- Forklift and palletizer operation
- RF scanning and voice picking
- Electric pallet jack operation
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Material loading and unloading
- Visual inspection
- Time management
- Record keeping
- Attention to detail
- Customer relations
- Inventory management
References
- Orville Wheat, RR. Donnelley, 817-640-9987, Warehouse Supervisor
- Toby Hafferman, RR. Donnelley, 817-640-9987, Pressroom Supervisor
- Abel Juarez, RR. Donnelley, 817-640-9987, Maintenance Supervisor
Timeline
homemaker
None At This Time
06.2016 - Current
Shipping & Receiving Clerk
Spartan Printing Inc.
05.2015 - 06.2016
Hoist & Forklift Operator
RR. Donnelley & Son’s
10.2010 - 04.2015
Jogger & Material Handler
Pro. Line Printing Co.
10.2005 - 10.2010