Paula Royal
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in inventory management and process improvement. Proven ability to streamline operations and enhance readiness, ensuring efficient gear logistics for 600+ Marine recruits.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Experience Specialist
Marine Corps. Community Services
Parris Island, SC
04.2021 - Current
- Issues and manages inventory for the initial issue gear for 600+ Marine recruits. $1.5 million annually.
- Led the development and implementation of the white bag and brown bag process, streamlining operations to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistently ensuring recruits have received all items and gear required at scheduled appointments. Ensuring that the recruits make it to appointments with other entities.
- Coordinated with Marine Drill Instructors and senior Marine Corps personnel to ensure timely provision of gear aligned with appointment scheduling.
- Maintained consistently stocked inventory to support all scheduled appointments, ensuring readiness for recruits.
- Utilize the RIMA and Cognos programs to accurately manage inventory.
- Have worked in a stockroom role at the Recruit Sales store.
- Operated forklift and various equipment for material handling.
- Maintains open communication with my leaders and team to ensure a healthy work environment.
Labor Lead
Marine Corps. Community Services
Camp Lejeune , NC
01.2017 - 04.2021
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently. Such as maintaining the order and cleanliness of the Paradise Point Officer's Club.
- Ensured all rooms set properly for scheduled events.
- Responsible for holiday decorating of the club.
- Conducted light maintenance tasks at the facility, ensuring proper functioning of equipment and spaces.
- Tracked fire extinguisher services and managed biohazardous chemicals.
Cashier/Overnight Stocker
FiveBelow
Jacksonville, North Carolina
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at point of sale.
- Maintained accurate cash register and balanced daily cash drawer, ensuring financial accuracy.
- Greeted customers and addressed inquiries about store products and services, fostering a positive shopping experience.
- Managed inventory restocking and organized merchandise displays.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Collaborated with team to ensure a clean and welcoming store environment.
- Set up displays and signage for promotional events, enhancing product visibility and customer engagement.
Education
Basic
Fulton High School
06-2007
Skills
- Customer relationship management
- Operational efficiency
- Process improvement
- Inventory management
- Gear logistics
- RIMA software
- Cognos reporting
- Forklift operation
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Active listening
Education and Training
other
Custom Section 1
- In closing, I bring a proven ability to drive operational efficiency, expertly manage gear logistics, and build lasting customer relationships. Ensuring every operation is seamless, timely, and successful.
Timeline
Experience Specialist
Marine Corps. Community Services
04.2021 - Current
Cashier/Overnight Stocker
FiveBelow
10.2018 - 03.2021
Labor Lead
Marine Corps. Community Services
01.2017 - 04.2021
Basic
Fulton High School