Samuel Williams
Charlottesville,VA
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Hershey Company, skilled in enhancing team performance and driving operational efficiency. Proven expertise in quality control and compliance, consistently maintaining high standards. Achieved record sales through strong relationship-building and effective team engagement, contributing to overall organizational success. Committed to leveraging technical proficiency to tackle challenges and support continuous improvement.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Robot Palletizer / Shipping / Relief Manager
Hershey Company
Stuarts Draft, VA
01.2022 - Current
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Created detailed reports outlining progress on projects, budget projections, staffing needs.
- Managed day-to-day operations in accordance with established budgets and timelines.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as local regulations regarding health and safety.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
Lead Shipper
Musictoday II, LLC
10.2009 - Current
- Trained associates for Inbound, Outbound, and Inventory duties
- Licensed equipment operator as well as insured for operation of the company truck for pick-ups and deliveries
- Operate PC and RF based computer systems
- Maintain multiple shipping lanes
- Move freight, stock, and other materials from production areas to designated locations, loading docks, and carriers
- Sort packages with a high level of accuracy
- Print, log, and close daily manifest as well as bill of ladings
- Built a foundation of positive relationships with various carriers
- As well as respect from fellow associates
Rural Carrier
United States Postal Service
06.2008 - 10.2009
- Sorted and cased mail according to routes
- Loaded and unloaded multiple delivery trucks, LLV’s, and vans per shift properly securing items to avoid damage during transportation
- Verified each delivery against shipping instructions before actual delivery
- Directly contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing the best and most efficient routes
- Drove company vehicles for pick-ups and deliveries
- Recorded each delivery using the proper paperwork before leaving each shift
Sales Inspector / Assistant Office Manager
Intrastate Pest Control / Dodson Pest Control
03.2006 - 06.2008
- Set a record month in sales for the district, earned a Dodson wristwatch for my achievement
- Managed a portfolio of multiple accounts and increased sales
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales, and service agreements
- Wrote sales contracts, obtained and submitted orders for processing
- Prospected and conducted face-to-face sales with business executives and directors throughout assigned territory
- Maintained knowledge of current sales, promotions, and policies regarding payment, exchanges, and security practices
- Obtained Pesticide license
- Performed inspections and assigned routes to ensure a high level of efficiency
- Drove and maintained company vehicles
Department Trainer / GST Leader
Target Distribution Center
10.1996 - 04.2004
- Trained and directed warehouse shipping associates
- Built a motivated warehouse team of productive, well informed and well-trained staff
- Also trained associates for proper inspections and use of forklifts, RCs, and pallet riders
- Communicated effectively with Group Leaders
- Lead stretches and motivated associates to work safely
- Supervised material flow for fulfilment
- Maintained approximately six lanes / docks, loading each trailer with at least four hundred cartons per hour
- Used RF gun to close and seal each trailer for departure
- Sorted merchandise on designated pallets throughout the shipping wing
- Also worked in Depal, which consisted of unloading pallets of merchandise on the conveyor in a timely manner, labeling the product to then be scanned and sorted throughout the warehouse
Education
High School Diploma -
Charlottesville High School
Charlottesville06.1983
Skills
- Proven Leadership Experience
- In-Depth Industry Knowledge
- Proficient in Team Engagement
- Enthusiastic Self-Starter
- Proactive Problem Solver
Certification
Held multiple licenses, certifications, and insurance policies for various companies throughout my career history.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Robot Palletizer / Shipping / Relief Manager
Hershey Company
01.2022 - Current
Lead Shipper
Musictoday II, LLC
10.2009 - Current
Rural Carrier
United States Postal Service
06.2008 - 10.2009
Sales Inspector / Assistant Office Manager
Intrastate Pest Control / Dodson Pest Control
03.2006 - 06.2008
Department Trainer / GST Leader
Target Distribution Center
10.1996 - 04.2004
High School Diploma -
Charlottesville High School
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