Russell Mitchell
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Diligent Supervisor promotes warehouse functions to meet production goals and customer needs. Polished in managing fast-paced work, inspecting shipments, and resolving issues with vendor representatives. Strong records management and planning abilities. Proficient Shipping Coordinator adept at keeping teams moving quickly and accurately to achieve shipping goals. Organized and detail-oriented with strong management of resources and deadlines. Bringing 7 years of expertise in related roles. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
Belk Distribution Center
Jonesville, SC
02.2012 - Current
- Controlled adherence to customs import and export requirements through oversight and communication.
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Oversaw warehouse crew stocking inventory and preparing loads.
- Worked with vendors to schedule more than 6 daily pickups and 10 weekly deliveries.
- Generated end-of-day reports covering shipments, productivity and financial totals.
- Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
Order Picker
Staffmark Staffing
Charlotte, NC
09.2011 - 02.2012
- Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
- Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
- Entered package information into company's computer system.
- Unloaded deliveries from trucks in prompt fashion.
- Detail-oriented Order Picker with experience working in various large warehouse environments. Seeking similar role where outstanding packing skills and strong commitment to safety will be valued.
Order Picker
Spherion Staffing
Charlotte, NC
07.2011 - 10.2011
- Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
- Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
- Entered package information into company's computer system.
- Unloaded deliveries from trucks in prompt fashion.
- Detail-oriented Order Picker with experience working in various large warehouse environments. Seeking similar role where outstanding packing skills and strong commitment to safety will be valued.
Driver Helper
Gaten Transport
Charlotte, NC
11.2009 - 06.2011
- Arranged packages on truck to achieve best use of storage space and to minimize damage.
- Prevented damage to packages and products by correctly securing loads.
- Assisted driver with product or package deliveries to residential and commercial locations.
- Moved items onto truck using equipment such as forklifts.
- Mapped out locations using GPS applications.
- Followed workplace and on-truck safety guidelines and regulations to prevent accidents and mishaps.
Courier Contractor
Courier Express
Charlotte, NC
10.2008 - 10.2009
- Escalated issues to supervisor for immediate remediation.
- Greeted recipients, delivered packages and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
- Developed strong sense of most efficient routes to avoid traffic and construction on local roads and highways.
- Properly documented all specimens received using [Software].
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
Specialty Shipping Clerk
Lance MFG
Pineville, NC
08.1998 - 04.2008
- Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork and other documentation for accuracy.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies by selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary and communicating variances to customers.
- Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
Processing Clerk
UPS Freight
Charlotte, NC
12.1997 - 08.1998
- Increased number and quality of search results with database search techniques.
- Filed electronic and hard copy documents to maintain organized records.
- Identified and resolved process issues to encourage smoother procedures, more efficient workflow and overall business growth.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to conduct thorough discovery and due diligence on existing processes.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance on sorting machines and removed envelope jams.
- Attached identification materials to packages and envelopes for delivery tracking and sorting.
Courier Contractor
U. S. Delivery
Charlotte, NC
02.1997 - 06.1997
- Escalated issues to supervisor for immediate remediation.
- Greeted recipients, delivered packages and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
- Developed strong sense of most efficient routes to avoid traffic and construction on local roads and highways.
- Properly documented all specimens received using [Software].
Detention Officer
Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office
Charlotte, NC
12.1994 - 01.1997
- Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Verified identification using specialized databases and methods such as fingerprinting.
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see prisoners.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of inmates.
Supply Petty Officer
United States Navy, Atlantic Intelligence Command
Norfolk, VA
07.1993 - 06.1994
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Loaded letters onto processing equipment, removed non-processable letters and maintained continuous sorting feed.
- Weighed letters and packages and calculated costs based on classification, weight and destination.
- Used automated mail processing equipment to sort and collate mail.
- Released registered and special delivery letters and packages to designated recipients and obtained signatures for release.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance on sorting machines and removed envelope jams.
- Attached identification materials to packages and envelopes for delivery tracking and sorting.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Administrative Liaison
U. S. Navy Atlantic Intelligence Command
Norfolk, VA
07.1992 - 06.1993
- Employed working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, Excel, and graphics.
- Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
- Implemented new data management system, expediting data retrieval 95%.
- Maintained clean reception area to promote positive, professional environment for clients.
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
- Compiled daily reports for program leaders.
- Used Naval software to prepare various correspondence, reports and other written material.
Courier Runner
U. S. Navy Atlantic Intelligence Command
Norfolk, VA
08.1991 - 06.1992
- Answered customer inquiries regarding shipments and provided updates on package arrival.
- Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit.
- Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order.
- Picked up packages and made deliveries promptly, exceeding prior delivery records by 95%.
- Followed company policies and procedures during shift.
- Reported suspected mechanical issues quickly to supervisor for remediation.
- Drove safely at all times to avoid accidents and harm.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
Yeoman Petty Officer
U. S. Navy Ship Harold E. Holt FF-1074
Pearl Harbor, HI
08.1988 - 08.1991
- Mentored and supervised 30 personnel within unit, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development.
- Drafted messages and reports to inform leadership of current situations using Naval software.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Education
Associate of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology
Columbia School of Radio And Broadcasting.
Honolulu, HI07.1990
High School Diploma -
Garinger
Charlotte, NC06.1987
Skills
- Schedule planning
- Rate negotiations
- Equipment operations
- Documentation abilities
- Invoice Processing
- Reporting skills
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Forklift Operations
- AS400
- Staff supervision
- Distribution and warehousing
- Written Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- First Aid/CPR
- Qualified Switcher
Accomplishments
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Jan 10-Present: Gamma Psi Beta Fraternity Inc.
Oct 11-Present: Football Coach and Equipment Manager United Football and Mentor 2nd Chance Sports
Apr 10-Oct 11: Football Coach and Equipment Manager NCYFL and Mentor
Aug 95-Sep 96: Volunteer, Another Choice Adopt Group, Charlotte, NC.
Jul 92-Jun 94: Volunteer Tutor, Personal Excellence (Adopt-A-School) Program, tutor
2nd and 3rd grade students, Tidewater Area.
Jul 92-Jun 93: Volunteer, Family Adopt Group, United Methodist Family Services, Virginia Beach, VA.
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
Belk Distribution Center
02.2012 - Current
Order Picker
Staffmark Staffing
09.2011 - 02.2012
Order Picker
Spherion Staffing
07.2011 - 10.2011
Driver Helper
Gaten Transport
11.2009 - 06.2011
Courier Contractor
Courier Express
10.2008 - 10.2009
Specialty Shipping Clerk
Lance MFG
08.1998 - 04.2008
Processing Clerk
UPS Freight
12.1997 - 08.1998
Courier Contractor
U. S. Delivery
02.1997 - 06.1997
Detention Officer
Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office
12.1994 - 01.1997
Supply Petty Officer
United States Navy, Atlantic Intelligence Command
07.1993 - 06.1994
Administrative Liaison
U. S. Navy Atlantic Intelligence Command
07.1992 - 06.1993
Courier Runner
U. S. Navy Atlantic Intelligence Command
08.1991 - 06.1992
Yeoman Petty Officer
U. S. Navy Ship Harold E. Holt FF-1074
08.1988 - 08.1991
Associate of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology
Columbia School of Radio And Broadcasting.
High School Diploma -
Garinger
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