Ruth Abell
Garwood
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in quality inspection and safety compliance. Proven ability to train new team members and ensure efficient workflow in fast-paced environments.
Hardworking and punctual professional works in fast-paced, physically-demanding jobs while standing and moving for long hours. Physically fit and diligent with strong commitment to team and business success. Focused on exceeding productivity and service objectives every day.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Receiving Team Member
Walmart DC
Sealy
02.2007 - 12.2011
- Received and inspected incoming merchandise for quality and accuracy.
- Organized products in designated areas to maintain efficient workflow.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts safely for product movement.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the receiving area daily.
- Assisted in training new team members on safety protocols and procedures.
- Adhered to safety regulations while handling heavy equipment and materials.
- Used pallet jacks and forklifts with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted in loading and unloading incoming freight from various vendors.
- Reported any damaged products or missing items to supervisor immediately upon discovery.
- Verified that counts on packing slips matched actual count of items received.
- Unloaded and inspected goods received, noting any discrepancies or damages to the shipment.
Store Manager
O’Reilly auto parts
El Campo
01.1997 - 01.2004
- Managed daily store operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Trained and supervised a team of employees for optimal performance.
- Oversaw inventory management and maintained accurate stock levels.
- Provided exceptional customer service and resolved customer inquiries effectively.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
- Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Education
Ged
Bay City, TXSkills
- Quality inspection
- Inventory management
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Freight handling
- Customer service
- Team supervision
- Stock organization
- Training and development
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Pallet jack handling
- Self-motivated and independent
- Forklift operation
- Relationship building
- Warehouse software systems
- Safety and compliance
- Teamwork and cooperation
- US Driver's license
- Punctual and reliable
- Pallet jack use
- Material handling equipment
Affiliations
I have been a stay at home mom beginning in 2011 where I have raised our children served on several community organizations and served my community I have also worked side-by-side with my husband in our farming operation from field work to bookwork.
Timeline
Receiving Team Member
Walmart DC
02.2007 - 12.2011
Store Manager
O’Reilly auto parts
01.1997 - 01.2004
Ged