Ryan Kirk
IKEA Distribution Center
Braidwood
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Agile and adaptable staff leader with stellar work history, motivational approach and upbeat nature. Skilled at training employees and leveraging organized approaches to handle daily planning, scheduling, and customer service requirements. Forward-thinking and industrious with diplomatic communication style focused on maximizing engagement and satisfaction.
Work History
Order Picker
1 Year 6 Months- Operated handheld scanners to accurately locate and pick items for shipment
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of shelves and accuracy of stock counts
- Collaborated with team members to streamline order fulfillment processes and improve efficiency
- Trained new employees on safety protocols, equipment usage, and warehouse procedures
Receiving Clerk
4 Months- Maintained accurate computer records of material weights and bill amounts, identifying variances to ensure inventory integrity.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve potential incoming shipment issues.
- Monitored shipment schedules to ensure timely delivery, expediting when necessary and communicating variances to enhance customer satisfaction.
Order Picker
4 Months- Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness in warehouse by removing obstacles and organizing spaces.
- Implemented inventory management techniques to optimize stock levels and reduce discrepancies.
- Ensured accuracy in order processing by conducting thorough quality checks.
Dietary Aide
7 Years 2 Months- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas to ensure safety and compliance with health standards.
- Assisted in maintaining dry storage areas and handling unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies as directed.
- Prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to streamline meal preparation process.
Shift Supervisor
1 Year- Trained new employees and delegated tasks to enhance team efficiency.
- Resolved customer complaints and provided solutions to ensure high levels of satisfaction.
- Assisted management in maintaining service and quality standards in daily operations.
Shift Supervisor
4 Months- Trained new employees and delegated tasks to enhance team efficiency and ensure smooth operations.
- Resolved customer complaints and provided solutions that strengthened customer loyalty and satisfaction.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor, highlighting goals and progress to facilitate informed decision-making.
Shift Supervisor
1 Year 9 Months- Maintained accurate inventory counts to meet customer demands and sustain operations.
- Trained, scheduled, and supervised barista workers to maintain and uphold store policies and optimize staffing patterns.
- Handled and resolved customer issues and complaints with professionalism and tact to drive customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Shift Supervisor
3 Years 1 Month- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Decision-making
Data analytics
Waste reduction
Schedule development
Customer service skills
Shipping and receiving
Logistics support
Certification
- ServSafe
- Food Handler Certification
- Forklift /Pallet Jack
Timeline
Order Picker
IKEA Distribution Center
02.2025 - CurrentRead More
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01.2017 - 03.2024Read More
Shift Supervisor
Dunkin Donuts JFK
01.2016 - 01.2017Read More
Shift Supervisor
Brunswick Zone
09.2015 - 01.2016Read More
Shift Supervisor
Dunkin Donuts
12.2013 - 09.2015Read More
Shift Supervisor
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
12.2011 - 01.2015Read More
Prosser Career Academy
High School Diploma
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