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Michael Palmer

1345 W. 18th Street, Apt. 2F, Chicago,IL

Summary

Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Strong and robust individual comfortable lifting up to 100 pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines.

I am a diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Studio Mechanic/Lead Rigger

Entertainment Partners
08.2013 - 02.2024

Best Boy/Lead Rigger responsibilities included staffing and supervision of the crew. Materials and equipment ordering and inventory. Handled payroll and employee timecards. Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects to ensure timely completion of television and movie sets. Loading and unloading material and equipment trucks via forklift and hand truck.

Commodities Trader

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group
12.1987 - 09.2008

Started as a runner moved up to become a pit clerk and finally as a trader. As a runner took orders from desk clerks and brought to pit clerks. As a pit clerk I took orders from the desk brokers via arbitrage and then gave it to the order filling broker . Finally, as a trader I bought and sold Euro Dollar futures trying to maintain a flat position, hopefully with a positive profit and loss statement.

Education

No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies

University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL

Skills

Certified Fork Lift Operator

Certified Aerial Lift and Boom Operator

Computer literate

Inventory Management

Manager

Record Keeping

OSHA Certified

Timeline

Studio Mechanic/Lead Rigger

Entertainment Partners
08.2013 - 02.2024

Commodities Trader

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group
12.1987 - 09.2008

No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies

University of Illinois at Chicago
Michael Palmer