Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Sara  Wendell

Sara Wendell

East Palestine,OH

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Lumber Grader (Log,Veneer)

Danzer Veneer Americas
Darlington, PA
11.2020 - Current
  • Increased yield rates through strategic chalk marking patterns that maximized material utilization.
  • Enhanced overall quality of products by identifying defects in logs and ensuring proper categorization.
  • Reduced waste by optimizing cut plans to maximize usage of raw materials.
  • Facilitated smooth inventory management processes by properly labeling graded logs according to specified classifications.
  • Inspected logs to ascertain characteristics or defects such as water damage, splits, knots, broken ends, rotten areas, worm, blue stain and curves.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.

Warehouse Assistant Supervisor

Danzer Veneer Americas
Darlington, PA
11.2020 - Current
  • Resolved conflicts between team members and addressed complaints or grievances.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures
  • Addressed customer inquiries regarding order status or product availability
  • Evaluated team performance and provided feedback on areas requiring improvement.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Oversaw loading and unloading procedures, ensuring timely and accurate shipments for customer satisfaction.
  • Assigned tasks to team members to complete within designated time frames.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 10 loads per day.
  • Participated in safety meetings to reinforce the importance of workplace safety protocols among the team members.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications...
  • knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to meet deadlines for special orders or expedited shipments.
  • Processed/compared invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions..
  • Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
  • interviewing potential new hires
  • Communicated with hiring managers to deliver feedback on candidate's performance in each interview stage.
  • Knowledge in SAP computer software
  • Basic knowledge in excel computer software

Assistant Store Manager

Save A Lot
Columbiana, OH
01.2020 - 11.2020
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and organization of merchandise displays.
  • Monitored inventory shrinkage
  • Maintained excellent vendor relationships
  • Managed opening and closing procedures
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients by responding quickly to customer service inquiries..
  • data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Trained new employees on proper cash routines, procedures, and requirements.
  • Sorted and counted coin and currency to make change for associates.
  • Prepared bank deposits and corporate cash shipments.
  • Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.
  • Managed inventory by stocking shelves and rotating products to minimize waste.

Lead Receiver/ Service Desk Clerk

Giant Eagle
Beaver Falls, PA
11.2005 - 02.2019
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving
  • Managed returns process efficiently, ensuring proper documentation and communication with vendors regarding product issues or damages.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories .
  • Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
  • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
  • Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
  • Trained new staff members on receiving procedures.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations and maintained adequate cash supply.
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and implemented necessary changes.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Ensured accuracy in ticket dispensing and money handling for smooth lottery operations.
  • Handled high volume of customers efficiently during peak hours, minimizing wait times and maximizing sales opportunities.
  • Explained game instructions and rules to customers.
  • Processed winning tickets promptly while verifying identification documents according to established guidelines.
  • Completed daily sales reports accurately, ensuring proper documentation of transactions
  • Cashed out jackpots of up to $6,000 and processed proper tax forms to uphold legal requirements..
  • Contributed to loss prevention efforts by monitoring suspicious activities and reporting incidents as needed.
  • Understood federal, state and local food safety regulations and monitored adherence during inspections.
  • Checked facilities for compliance with sanitation and disposal procedures as part of comprehensive inspections..

Education

East Palestine High School, East Palestine, OH
05.2006

Skills

  • Paperwork Processing
  • Quality Control
  • Moisture Content Assessment
  • Log inspection
  • Species Differentiation
  • Defect Identification
  • Value Estimation
  • Safety Procedures
  • Load Calculation
  • Quality log grading
  • Chalk marking of log to be sliced
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Task Prioritization
  • Time Management
  • Problem Resolution
  • Excellent Communication
  • Team Management
  • Product Merchandising
  • Loss Prevention
  • Customer Service
  • Vendor Management
  • Cash Management
  • Load Planning
  • Materials Sorting

Timeline

Lumber Grader (Log,Veneer) - Danzer Veneer Americas
11.2020 - Current
Warehouse Assistant Supervisor - Danzer Veneer Americas
11.2020 - Current
Assistant Store Manager - Save A Lot
01.2020 - 11.2020
Lead Receiver/ Service Desk Clerk - Giant Eagle
11.2005 - 02.2019
East Palestine High School - ,
Sara Wendell