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Melvin L. Bridges, III

Katy,TX

Summary

Dedicated Marketing Manager with excellent organizational and space management skills. Outgoing individual with well-honed organizational, labor and teamwork skills. Enthusiastic and team-driven with over 5+ years of experience working in busy corporate and industrial environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver/Reward's Assistant

Lyft
Houston, Texas
01.2018 - 03.2020
  • Loaded products or packages onto trucks and organized items according to preset sorting procedures.
  • Assisted driver with product or package deliveries to residential and commercial locations.
  • Arranged packages on truck to achieve best use of storage space and to minimize damage.
  • Prevented damage to packages and products by correctly securing loads.
  • Displayed very good communication and customer service skills.
  • Mapped out locations using GPS applications.
  • Navigated straightest route to reduce mileage on company trucks and speed up delivery.
  • Drove vehicles to deliver products and picked-up rejected or defective materials for return.
  • Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.

Manager of Business Development and Sales

Fitness 19 Gym
Houston, Texas
09.2017 - 11.2018
  • Liaised with external stakeholders to form strategic partnerships with prospective clients.
  • Developed deep understanding of customer needs, priorities and pain points to deliver customized service.
  • Formulated well-defined action plan to prioritize potential clients and achieve and exceed objectives.
  • Qualified leads by scheduling introductory discovery meetings and calls.
  • Built diverse sales pipeline to exceed quota targets.
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing and other internal teams to meet shared goals.
  • Conducted market research to discover new leads, opportunities and messaging.
  • Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Devised sales strategies to increase points of distribution, shelf space, product positioning, consumer awareness, trial, conversion and user acquisition.
  • Communicated progress of monthly and quarterly initiatives to internal and external sales teams.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.

Customer Assistant

24 Hour Fitness
Houston, Texas
05.2017 - 02.2018
  • Researched and resolved account and service problems with friendly, knowledgeable support.
  • Documented customer concerns and inquiry resolutions in internal computer system.
  • Performed research activities to understand consumer needs and opportunities to inform and validate ideas (prototypes, wireframes and sketches).
  • Listened to customers in actively to assess issues and provide accurate information.
  • Coordinated with colleagues to oversee special requests made by customers such as services and equipment.
  • Conducted analysis to address customer preferences and feedback for value-added electronic data interchange start-up corporation.
  • Led efforts to pursue creative methods to gather and interpret customer perspectives, partnering with senior management in product, strategy and IT initiatives.

Selector

Daikin Applied
Waller, TX
04.2016 - 12.2017
  • Conducted in-depth inspections of both incoming and outgoing shipments to support quality assurance goals.
  • Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
  • Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
  • Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
  • Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments.
  • Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
  • Entered package information into company's computer system.
  • Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes and crates.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
  • Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes and prepared shipments.

Selector

Goya Foods
Brookshire, Texas
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Conducted in-depth inspections of both incoming and outgoing shipments to support quality assurance goals.
  • Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
  • Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
  • Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
  • Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments.
  • Entered package information into company's computer system.
  • Kept records accurate and current by documenting movements in company system.
  • Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes and prepared shipments.
  • Monitored packaging supply inventory and proactively requisitioned materials to avoid shortages.
  • Reported and analyzed inventory data to help management strategically improve pricing and marketing strategies.
  • Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
  • Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.

Painting and Electrician

Riverside Ranch
San Marcos, Texas
12.2014 - 07.2015
  • Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
  • Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming.
  • Moved painted items to drying racks and finished coated surfaces by baking painted items in oven.
  • Selected proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for specific jobs.
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
  • Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms and lobbies.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
  • Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
  • Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications.
  • Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
  • Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.
  • Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.

Management

The Liberty Group
Austin, Texas
08.2014 - 12.2014
  • Assisted established management staff with operational oversight, business development and process improvement strategies.
  • Described product to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise.
  • Purchased or requisitioned supplies and equipment to facilitate timely delivery of services.
  • Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols and processes.
  • Handled day-to-day customer or client questions via telephone or email.
  • Acted with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote culture of company.
  • Managed overstocking, restocking and inventory control procedures during day shift.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Engineering

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Cypress Springs High School
Cypress, TX
05.2012

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • MS Office
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Written Communication
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Teambuilding
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Data Entry
  • Decision-Making
  • Self-Motivated
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Excellent Communication

Timeline

Driver/Reward's Assistant

Lyft
01.2018 - 03.2020

Manager of Business Development and Sales

Fitness 19 Gym
09.2017 - 11.2018

Customer Assistant

24 Hour Fitness
05.2017 - 02.2018

Selector

Daikin Applied
04.2016 - 12.2017

Selector

Goya Foods
01.2015 - 12.2016

Painting and Electrician

Riverside Ranch
12.2014 - 07.2015

Management

The Liberty Group
08.2014 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Engineering

Texas Southern University

High School Diploma -

Cypress Springs High School

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