Rashawn Byfield
Hawthorne,NJ
Summary
Experienced with shift management, ensuring efficient and effective team operations. Utilizes strong organizational skills and attention to detail to maintain smooth workflows and resolve issues promptly. Track record of fostering team cohesion and high performance in demanding environments. Knowledgeable in managing schedules, coordinating team efforts, and resolving issues to ensure seamless shift transitions. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills to maintain high productivity and morale.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Assistant
Amazon.com, Inc.
10.2023 - Current
- Oversee and coordinate daily operations with other station leaders to ensure customer promise of 40-50k packages daily.
- Develop and implement process improvements to improve workflow efficiencies in both Sort and Pick and Stage operations.
- Train and mentor multiple Tier 1 associates to oversee the operations in the absence of other leaders, along with getting multiple Tier 1 - Tier 3 promotions.
- Successfully manage teams of 50-70 associates during Pick and Stage without the direct supervision of an Area Manager
- Coordinated shift scheduling to optimize team coverage and ensure operational efficiency.
- Streamlined communication between departments to enhance coordination during peak hours.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced shift handover time significantly.
- Trained and mentored new team members on effective workflows, safety and best operational practices.
Yard Marshal
Amazon.com, Inc.
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed yard safety, from directing trailer drivers to performing yard safety audits.
- Identified and escalated work volume concerns when there were any disruptions upstream due to any load delays or weather concerns.
- Lead teams of 4-5 water spiders to safely and efficiently unload customer packages off tractor trailers within SLA
- Oversaw daily yard operations, ensuring safety compliance and efficient workflow management.
- Coordinated logistics for inbound and outbound shipments, optimizing loading and unloading processes.
- Developed scheduling strategies to maximize resource allocation during peak operational hours.
- Mitigated risks associated with potential delays or disruptions by creating contingency plans for various scenarios in the yard operation process.
- Empowered employees with the necessary tools, resources, and support to consistently excel in their roles as integral members of the yard operations team.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Laborer/Carpenter Apprentice
Kenerson Construction
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with others to install hardware and framework following blueprints.
- Performed heavy labor in transportation of materials.
- Coordinated material handling and transportation to optimize workflow on job sites.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through attention to detail and adherence to industry standards.
- Bolstered team morale with positive attitude and willingness to help others when needed.
Laborer/Overnight Supervisor
Cavan Builders Corps
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Supervised overnight operations to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Provided industry insight to coworkers to assist work completion.
- Maintained baseline safety knowledge to identify areas requiring improvement.
- Maintained clean and organized worksite, adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
- Operated heavy machinery to assist with construction projects and site preparation.
- Collaborated with 6 team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
Shipping and Receiving
New Era Converting Machinery
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Performed data entry to maintain accurate records of inventory levels and shipping and receiving logs for management reports.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving operations while maintaining meticulous documentation for accountability purposes.
- Ensured smooth coordination between shipping and receiving teams, facilitating prompt transfer of goods within designated timelines.
- Operated forklift and hand truck to transport shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
- Followed shipping and receiving procedures for goods and materials.
- Managed shipping and receiving activities for company with 10 - 20 deliveries processed daily.
Education
Associates degree - Criminal Justice
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJSkills
- Customer service focus
- Workplace safety
- Staff training and development
- Employee motivation
- Strong leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Delegation skills
- Quality control
Accomplishments
- Led a team of 50+ employees during high-volume operations, earning leadership trust.
- Consistently exceeded productivity benchmarks by achieving output rates of 700+ units versus a target of 500, resulting in record-breaking operational efficiency and setting multiple performance records.
- Developed four employees into assistant manager roles and trained several others for future promotions.
- Mentored and guided team members both at work and outside of work, fostering trust, loyalty, and a collaborative, high-performing work environment.
- Led teams to fulfill customer commitments daily by adhering to strict operational timelines.
Certification
- Firefighter 1
- ICS 100 ICS 200 ICS 700
- Traffic Incident Management
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Hazardous Materials Operation
- Fire Guard for Torch Operations (F60)
- B59 Boom Lift certification
- CPR certification
- 911 Telecommunications
- EMD Dispatching Certification
- TDR/GTDR Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Team Sports
- Playing Sports
- Gym Workouts
- I like looking at the stars and learning about constellations
- Wine Tasting
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- Martial Arts
- Adventure Travel
Timeline
Shift Assistant
Amazon.com, Inc.
10.2023 - Current
Yard Marshal
Amazon.com, Inc.
01.2022 - 10.2023
Laborer/Carpenter Apprentice
Kenerson Construction
08.2020 - 07.2021
Laborer/Overnight Supervisor
Cavan Builders Corps
02.2019 - 02.2020
Shipping and Receiving
New Era Converting Machinery
01.2017 - 02.2019
Associates degree - Criminal Justice
Passaic County Community College
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