Nicolette Bower
Dwight,IL
Summary
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.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Reliable employee offering excellent communication and good judgment. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Experienced Receiving Clerk with background working in fast-paced shipping environments moving merchandise of diverse sizes and types. Keeps work areas neat with strong housekeeping skills. Organized, dedicated and focused on going above and beyond requirements to contribute to team success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Receiving/Shipping Clerk
Costco
10.2023 - Current
- Improved shipping efficiency by streamlining packing and labeling processes.
- Reduced shipping errors by implementing a thorough quality control system for outgoing orders.
- Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure timely order fulfillment and delivery.
- Enhanced overall productivity by maintaining a well-organized and efficient work area.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
Non Perishable Warehouse Forklift Driver
Aldi Warehouse
01.2009 - 09.2023
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
- Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
- Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
- I held a position as a non perishable warehouse selector for my first six years at Aldi warehouse. We were required to pick orders for designated stores. It required repetitive, heavy lifting.
- I was promoted to receiving position, which I was in for four years. We check in product that arrive to the warehouse. After it is added to the inventory, we place it throughout the warehouse. Whether by forklift or standing tugger. We also gather product for orders from other warehouses, and send them out.
- I left receiving and was promoted to a linelift position. I drive a forklift and make sure that the appropriate product is slotted for the selectors to pick for the day's orders. I also help out with receiving, clean up pallets, and make sure that everything runs smoothly for the team to get their jobs done efficiently throughout the day.
- Increased warehouse efficiency by operating forklifts and pallet jacks safely and accurately.
- Maintained a well-organized warehouse by systematically stacking products and rotating inventory.
Cosmetologist
Studio 134
09.2008 - 06.2015
- Spoke with clients regarding health history, expectations, services and procedures for safety and customer satisfaction.
- Kept work areas, tools and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments and created client service tickets.
- Researched latest trends in hair and makeup to stay updated on color, style and technique.
- Attended regular trainings and workshops to maintain cosmetology license and stay current on technique and skills.
- Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments and collecting payments for services rendered.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
- Created memorable customer experiences, adding bonus services such as head and neck massages during appointments.
- Consistently received positive performance reviews from guests.
- Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
Cosmetologist
Hair Cuttery
08.2007 - 09.2008
- Spoke with clients regarding health history, expectations, services and procedures for safety and customer satisfaction.
- Kept work areas, tools and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments and created client service tickets.
- Attended regular trainings and workshops to maintain cosmetology license and stay current on technique and skills.
- Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments and collecting payments for services rendered.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
- Created memorable customer experiences, adding bonus services such as head and neck massages during appointments.
- Consistently received positive performance reviews from guests.
- Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Held the position as a key holder for the manager. This title means that I was given a set of keys to start and close the day. I opened and made sure the cash register had the correct amount of starting money. And at end of day, I counted down the drawer and deposited money to the bank. As well as locking up the salon for the night.
- Researched latest trends in hair and makeup to stay updated on color, style and technique.
Material Handler
RR Donnelley
05.2000 - 08.2007
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques
Education
Illinois Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Midwest College of Cosmetology-Lincoln College
Normal, IL01-2008
High School Diploma -
Dwight Township High School
Dwight, IL05-2022
Skills
- Order picking and processing
- Team Player
- Forklift Operation
- Materials handling
- Safety standards and protocols
- General laborer
- Lifts up to 50 plus pounds
- Shipping and receiving expert
- Optimizing efficiency
- Assembly line experience
- Heavy equipment operations
- OSHA-trained
- Heavy industrial equipment
- Shipping and Receiving
- Loading and Unloading
- Warehouse Safety
- Shipping Procedures
- Problem Solving
- Forklift Operation
- Organizational Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Teamwork Abilities
- Time Management
- Workplace Cleanliness
- Self-Motivated and Independent
- Teamwork and Cooperation
Timeline
Receiving/Shipping Clerk
Costco
10.2023 - Current
Non Perishable Warehouse Forklift Driver
Aldi Warehouse
01.2009 - 09.2023
Cosmetologist
Studio 134
09.2008 - 06.2015
Cosmetologist
Hair Cuttery
08.2007 - 09.2008
Material Handler
RR Donnelley
05.2000 - 08.2007
Illinois Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Midwest College of Cosmetology-Lincoln College
High School Diploma -
Dwight Township High School
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