Nicole Gary
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented warehouse assistant skilled in inventory control and team collaboration. Committed to maintaining safety standards while optimizing workflows.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Assistant
Home Depot Distribution Center
Edgemere,MD
12.2021 - Current
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks for efficient material handling.
- Managed inventory accuracy through systematic stock checks and organization.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments, ensuring timely processing.
- Collaborated with team to optimize warehouse layout for improved workflow.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards throughout the warehouse environment.
Warehouse Worker
Peapod(Giant Delivery)
Hanover,MD
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Supervised daily warehouse operations to ensure efficient order fulfillment and timely deliveries.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols, equipment handling, and inventory management procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced operational delays.
- Managed inventory levels, conducted regular audits, and coordinated with supply chain teams for accuracy.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 65 pounds.
Flower Delivery Driver
Middler River Florist
Middle River, MD
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Delivered floral arrangements promptly to various locations, ensuring customer satisfaction and product quality.
- Managed scheduling of delivery routes to optimize time efficiency and reduce fuel costs.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and inventory for effective tracking and reporting.
- Trained new drivers on delivery protocols and customer service standards to enhance team performance.
- Collaborated with florists to ensure timely preparation of orders for same-day deliveries.
- Implemented safety protocols during transportation to protect fragile products from damage.
- Maintained accurate records of miles driven, hours worked, and expenses incurred during daily operations.
- Implemented efficient route planning strategies, minimizing delays due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Trained new drivers in company policies, procedures, and best practices for flower delivery services.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding delivery status updates and changes as necessary.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
- Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
- Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as 90 miles from home location.
Assistant Manager
Wendys Restaurant
Glen Burnie, MD
04.1998 - 08.2014
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality service.
- Trained and mentored new staff on restaurant protocols and customer service standards.
- Implemented inventory management procedures to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify improvement areas for service delivery.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes and enhance efficiency.
- Ran a shift most time with 6 to 12 people
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
- Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and celebrating team accomplishments.
- Collaborated with management team to set sales targets and strategies, achieving consistent sales growth.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Coached new employees, ensuring smooth onboarding process and quicker adaptation to their roles.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dundalk Senior School
Dundalk, MD06.2001
Some College (No Degree) -
Catonsville Community College
Catonsville, MDSkills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Packaging and labeling
- Forklift operation
Timeline
Warehouse Assistant
Home Depot Distribution Center
12.2021 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Peapod(Giant Delivery)
10.2018 - 09.2020
Flower Delivery Driver
Middler River Florist
08.2015 - 06.2016
Assistant Manager
Wendys Restaurant
04.1998 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Dundalk Senior School
Some College (No Degree) -
Catonsville Community College
Associate of the month
Associate of the month at last two jobs