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Nicholas Parente

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Process Associate experienced in identifying and coordinating process improvement initiatives that incorporate best practices and standard operating procedures. Skillfully creates and executes plan for optimal shift throughput. Advanced inbound dock software proficiency and demonstrated skill managing and following through on multiple deliverables with minimal supervision.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Process Assistant - Inbound Dock Clerk (L3)

Amazon
12.2023 - Current
  • Created spreadsheet of expected incoming freight for each shift
  • Created and executed freight plan for each shift based on yard contents and incoming freight
  • Maintained yard health by investigating trailers, flipping manifests and redirecting loads.
  • Consistently maintained 95% compliance with Quicksight metric
  • Issued hostler move to pull trailers to door in optimal sequence and location.
  • Ensured and oversaw prompt processing of customer orders by communicating with inbound stow department.
  • Directed team of HILO drivers and pallet builders to unload freight
  • Issued directions to third party drivers in regards to freight dropoff and pickup
  • Delivered on customer and vendor promises while maintaining steady workflow throughout shift.
  • Adapted staffing and freight schedule strategies based on throughput and out of work andon metrics.
  • Issued staffing assignments and lead standup meetings for inbound dock.

Warehouse Associate (L1)

Amazon
12.2021 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
  • Displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including stowing, packing, palletizing, decanting, chasing CPTs and waterspidering.
  • Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.

KAT Models Shanghai
01.2019 - 10.2019
  • Acquired contracts via attending castings

English Teacher

EF Education First China
07.2018 - 01.2019


  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Evaluated english levels of students.
  • Assisted sales team in conveying the value of EF curriculum to potential clients.

Warehouse Associate

Greater Good
07.2016 - 09.2016
  • Used electric pallet jack to move about warehouse to select items for orders
  • Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.

Commissary Director

Camp Baldwin Boy Scouts of America
05.2016 - 07.2016
  • Managed food distribution program for camp
  • Received shipments and stocked inventory
  • Packaged and delivered ingredients to scouts
  • Managed and mentored a team of five teenage boy scouts

Warehouse Associate

Sysco Foods
04.2015 - 08.2015
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
  • Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms and trailers.
  • Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.

Factory Worker

Amway Corporation
05.2014 - 08.2014
  • Performed quality control and product inspection
  • Unloaded and loaded items from conveyors, machines, and conveyances.
  • Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
  • Performed quality checks on finished products to identify and address discrepancies.

Spring Hill Summer Camps
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Performed landscape maintenance across the grounds

Education

Foundation TEFL teaching certification -

Cambridge Assessment, Teaching Knowledge Test Module One: Language and Background to Language Learning and Teaching -

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, Michigan
12.2017

High School Diploma -

Forest Hills Northern High School
Grand Rapids, Michigan
06.2014

Skills

  • Foundation TEFL teaching certificate
  • Cambridge Assessment, Teaching Knowledge Test Module One: Language and Background to Language Learning and Teaching - (Band 3)
  • Microsoft Office
  • SPSS spreadsheet and data solutions
  • Certified emergency CPR caregiver
  • 80 Words per minute typing
  • Java programming language
  • Dock receive tools such as YMS, Event History, and FMC

Awards

  • College Board AP scholar of distinction, 6 exams with a passing score
  • Forest Hills Committed Community Member, 30 Volunteer hours each year

References

Adam Rickert, Amazon area manager


Kasey Jeffries, Amazon area manager

Timeline

Process Assistant - Inbound Dock Clerk (L3)

Amazon
12.2023 - Current

Warehouse Associate (L1)

Amazon
12.2021 - 12.2023

KAT Models Shanghai
01.2019 - 10.2019

English Teacher

EF Education First China
07.2018 - 01.2019

Warehouse Associate

Greater Good
07.2016 - 09.2016

Commissary Director

Camp Baldwin Boy Scouts of America
05.2016 - 07.2016

Warehouse Associate

Sysco Foods
04.2015 - 08.2015

Factory Worker

Amway Corporation
05.2014 - 08.2014

Spring Hill Summer Camps
01.2010 - 01.2013

Foundation TEFL teaching certification -

Cambridge Assessment, Teaching Knowledge Test Module One: Language and Background to Language Learning and Teaching -

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Grand Valley State University

High School Diploma -

Forest Hills Northern High School

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