Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Roger Arthur

250 Corson Ave. Staten Island,NY

Summary

Adept at enhancing operational efficiency and team dynamics, I leveraged leadership and Microsoft Excel proficiency at Amazon to streamline warehouse processes. My approach to problem-solving and commitment to safety training significantly improved team productivity and reduced incident rates, showcasing my ability to drive results and foster a collaborative work environment.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
01.2022 - Current
  • Prepared orders for shipment by sorting and scanning, and labeling merchandise.
  • Worked safely around moving machinery.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and staging merchandise.
  • Log in and out receiving and leaving trailors.
  • Conduct trailer audit for safe work environment.
  • Keep radio communication with the yard and management.
  • Water spider trained
  • Problem solve traind
  • TDR trained
  • Eagle Eye trained
  • Gaylord dumpster trained
  • Trained new employees on how to scan package and how to build pallets and carts. Help train employees when they are shadowing for critical roles such as TDR,Problem-Solving and Water spidering.
  • Remind new employees on safety of wearing PPE

Youth Counselor

Health and Education Alternative for Teens
08.2004 - 05.2025
  • Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
  • Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
  • Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
  • Coached youth in conflict resolution skills, reducing incidents of aggression and improving peer relationships.
  • Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
  • Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
  • Helped youth develop and achieve personal goals with close support.
  • Promoted a safe space by consistently enforcing rules while maintaining empathy towards each client''s unique struggles.
  • Enhanced youths'' self-esteem by implementing confidence-building activities and group discussions.
  • Developed strong rapport with youths, fostering open communication and trust for effective counseling sessions.
  • Organized educational outings to broaden clients'' horizons and stimulate curiosity about new experiences.
  • Reduced behavioral issues by establishing clear expectations and boundaries within a supportive environment.
  • Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem.
  • Promoted mental health awareness through school-wide presentations, enhancing students' understanding of mental health issues.

Sales Associate

Home Goods (sales Seasonal)
11.2012 - 02.2024
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.

Clerical Worker

Department for the Aging, Teresa Moore Senior Center
09.2011 - 01.2012
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information, adhering to company policies regarding privacy protection.
  • Provided valuable support during audits by ensuring all documentation was well-organized.
  • Enhanced communication within the team by maintaining accurate calendars and scheduling meetings as needed.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
  • Created and maintained detailed records of all office activities.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
  • Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
  • Assisted with onboarding of new employees.

Driving Instructor

Ferrari Driving School
02.2008 - 12.2008


  • Evaluated student performance and documented progress and goals.
  • Supported student drivers in hands-on road training.
  • Promoted proactive problem-solving approaches among students, empowering them to make informed decisions in complex driving scenarios.
  • Ensured all vehicles were well-maintained, clean, and properly equipped according to state regulations for optimal safety during lessons.
  • Improved student driving skills by utilizing effective teaching methods and personalized instruction.
  • Offered timely commands to assist student driver in steering or braking to avoid accidents.
  • Verified proper use of safety restraints by vehicle occupants to comply with State law.
  • Assisted students in overcoming driving-related anxiety through patient guidance and confidence-building exercises.
  • Fostered an inclusive learning environment that accommodated diverse backgrounds, skill levels, and learning styles among students.
  • Enhanced road safety awareness among students through comprehensive defensive driving techniques.
  • Made driving test appointments for each student and communicated with DMV staff.
  • Increased overall customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service from initial consultation through final evaluation of student progress.
  • Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.

Assistant Coordinator/shift Supervisor

Partnership for Innovative Comprehensive Care
05.2003 - 08.2004
  • Handled budget tracking and expense reporting, maintaining fiscal responsibility across all projects.
  • Contributed to process improvement initiatives within the department by identifying areas for optimization and proposing solutions accordingly.
  • Attended staff meetings, notified parents regarding special events and interacted with families on routine basis.
  • Assisted in coordinating events, resulting in successful execution and increased attendee satisfaction.
  • Implemented the concepts of integration, independence, individualized and productivity.
  • Make to provide safe work area for clients .
  • Schedule program assignments for clients.

Merchandising Specialist

Duane Reade
08.2000 - 10.2002
  • Implemented planogram updates, ensuring products were displayed according to company guidelines for maximum exposure.
  • Arranged merchandise in alignment with store planogram.
  • Assembled quarter and full-size point of purchase promotional displays.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Communicated merchandising needs to store manager.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Enhanced store appearance through effective space utilization and creative visual displays.
  • Changed displays to reflect new promotions.
  • Conducted regular store audits to ensure adherence to company policies and maintain high standards of presentation.
  • Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
  • Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
  • Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
  • Delivered superb customer service

Inventory Control Specialist

Bed,Bath and Beyond
10.1998 - 02.2000
  • Used equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory.
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.
  • Trained new employees on inventory management best practices, contributing to a knowledgeable workforce capable of maintaining high standards of accuracy.
  • Facilitated communication between departments regarding inventory.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by developing and implementing effective inventory control policies.
  • Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
  • Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
  • Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
  • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving.
  • Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.

Education

Associate Degree In Occupational Studies - Science (Ophthalmic Dispensing)

Interboro Institute
Manhattan, NY
08.1998

Skills

  • Packaging and Labeling
  • Lifting and sorting
  • Labeling and boxing
  • Warehouse Safety
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Loading and unloading
  • Workplace Cleanliness
  • Warehouse environment safety
  • Material Handling
  • Quality Control
  • Wrapping and boxing
  • Pallet jacking
  • Leadership and team building
  • Assembly and production
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Materials handling and transport
  • Merchandise staging
  • Environmentally Controlled Storage
  • Barcode scanning
  • Pallet building
  • Attention to Detail
  • Self-Motivated and Disciplined
  • Problem-Solving
  • Sorting and Labeling
  • Clear Communication
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Stacking and Staging

Certification

Hazmat Waste Processor

Global Trailer Dock and release


Timeline

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
01.2022 - Current

Sales Associate

Home Goods (sales Seasonal)
11.2012 - 02.2024

Clerical Worker

Department for the Aging, Teresa Moore Senior Center
09.2011 - 01.2012

Driving Instructor

Ferrari Driving School
02.2008 - 12.2008

Youth Counselor

Health and Education Alternative for Teens
08.2004 - 05.2025

Assistant Coordinator/shift Supervisor

Partnership for Innovative Comprehensive Care
05.2003 - 08.2004

Merchandising Specialist

Duane Reade
08.2000 - 10.2002

Inventory Control Specialist

Bed,Bath and Beyond
10.1998 - 02.2000

Associate Degree In Occupational Studies - Science (Ophthalmic Dispensing)

Interboro Institute
Roger Arthur