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Richard Stuart

Summary

Experienced Shipping and Receiving Professional with background working in fast-paced shipping environments moving merchandise of diverse sizes and types. Organized, dedicated and focused on going above and beyond requirements to contribute to team success.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Manager

100 Thieves
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Hired to organize and manage the 100Thieves offsite warehouse that serviced three companies: 100Thieves, Juvee (energy drink) and Higround (specialty keyboards)
  • Daily activities included taking deliveries, shipping orders, transferring items to and from the warehouse and main compound, inventory management, data entry, and communications with directors of product for the three businesses
  • Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery
  • Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes
  • Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors
  • Forklift certified to take pallet deliveries off trucks and load pallets onto delivery vans

Sales Support Supervisor/ Backroom Supervisor

J.Crew Factory
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Received, processed, and sorted daily shipments of product to fulfill sales floor presentations and minimize backstock
  • Organized backroom for maximum efficiency of backstocking product by type and size
  • Picked and packed merchandise orders to be shipped from store directly to customers
  • Provided leadership, guidance and direction to sales team members, offering assistance with any need at any time
  • New store opening expert in set up of backrooms

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Joseph Fox bookshop
02.2019 - 02.2022
  • Received, inspected, and checked deliveries against invoices
  • Communicated with publishers to report damages, missing items or shipments and request credits
  • Handled all online marketplaces listings, sales, and customer service issues
  • Shipped customer purchases, bulk and business to business sales, and valuable oversized out of print books with custom packaging both domestically and abroad

Key Holder / Manager On Duty

Shakespeare & Co
08.2018 - 02.2019
  • Opened and closed the store ensuring daily operations and quality customer experiences
  • Managed booksellers, customer service, cashiering, shipping and receiving, inventory, and product merchandizing
  • Handled daily deposits and change orders

Receiving Department Manager

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
01.2010 - 01.2018
  • Trained and managed teams of 2 receivers in shipping and receiving deliveries, inventory control, product placement, returns and customer service
  • Maintained and audited an inventory of over 100,000 books in an 8 million dollar volume, flagship store
  • Implemented organizational standards that increased productivity and maximized efficiency in my department
  • Prioritized daily activities with the current needs of a constantly evolving business
  • Kept detailed records of all incoming and outgoing shipments, tracked shipments and reported discrepancies
  • Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards

Lead Bookseller / Receiver

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
01.2002 - 01.2010
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items
  • Restocked shelves and kept store displays attractive and organized to drive sales
  • Managed efficient cash register operations

Inventory and Accounts Coordinator

Kimbell Art Museum
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Received, inventoried, and warehoused product from the Permanent Collection as well as Special Exhibitions
  • Managed all accounts receivable and contacted vendors for shortages and credits

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
1996

Skills

  • Loading and Unloading
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Inventory Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Database Management
  • Inventory and Stocking
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Order Picking and Processing
  • Customer Care
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Forklift Operations

Certification

  • Certified Forklift Operator, 100 Thieves - October 2023

Timeline

Warehouse Manager

100 Thieves
08.2023 - 11.2023

Sales Support Supervisor/ Backroom Supervisor

J.Crew Factory
10.2022 - 05.2023

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Joseph Fox bookshop
02.2019 - 02.2022

Key Holder / Manager On Duty

Shakespeare & Co
08.2018 - 02.2019

Receiving Department Manager

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
01.2010 - 01.2018

Lead Bookseller / Receiver

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
01.2002 - 01.2010

Inventory and Accounts Coordinator

Kimbell Art Museum
01.2000 - 01.2001

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Texas At Arlington
Richard Stuart