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Sarah Brake

Denison,TEXAS

Summary

Highly organized Shipping Clerk with dedication to promoting productivity. Highly familiar with professional shipment processes with 8+ years of experience. Proficient in technical writing, record-keeping and interdepartmental coordination.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Shipping Clerk

Champion Cooler
Denison, TX
09.2011 - Current
  • To follow policy and rules of the company
  • Responsible for cubing truckloads using a software
  • Responsible for ordering parts and units from the manufacturing facilities
  • Must check routing guides for special customer requirements
  • Have to check and update routing guides
  • Responsible for marking sure all shipments are picked up each day
  • Making sure to communicate with customer service daily
  • Keeping up with status of all open orders that haven't shipped
  • Making/preparing bills of lading for truckloads and less than truckloads (LTL)s
  • Making sure the product goes out in good condition and on time
  • Shipping against truckloads, LTL's and small package (FedEx, Ups)
  • Answering phone calls and emails
  • Signing in drivers that are assigned to pick up truckloads to have them be delivered
  • Have to drive a forklift to load LTL's or move certain product. (Few times, not alot.)
  • Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies, selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules

Stocker

Walmart
Sherman, TX
08.2010 - 02.2011
  • Maintained well-organized restocking areas to avoid blocking aisles or creating safety hazards
  • Helped customers locate desired items and transfer over-sized items to vehicles
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing “first in, first out” approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked
  • Prepared merchandise for transfer to shelves by removing packing materials and applying identifying codes, such as price or inventory control numbers
  • Created balanced pallets to support efficient and safe sales floor replenishment
  • Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays
  • Regularly assessed sales floor stock levels to replenish with back-stock merchandise before depletion
  • Removed all debris and packaging from boxes and separated for recycling or disposal
  • Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products

Assistant Manager

Family Dollar
Denison, TX
07.2009 - 07.2010
  • Assisted in managing retail store and supervising employees
  • Supervised employees engaged in sales work, taking of inventories, reconciling cash with sales receipts, keep operating records and preparing daily record of transactions
  • Locked and secured store
  • Interviewed, hired and trained employees
  • Enforced safety, health and security rules
  • Resolved complaints and answered questions of customers regarding services and procedures
  • Communicated with other departments and management to resolve problems and expedite work
  • Helped workers in resolving problems and completing work

Waitress

Ben's
Bonham, TX
06.2008 - 08.2008
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, took drink orders and built immediate positive connections with guests
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked during service hours to increase efficiency while serving tables
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness
  • Applied communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess drink or other needs
  • Cleaned outdoor eating area and indoor dining room by wiping tables, placing trash in receptacles and restocking napkin dispensers
  • Performed complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs
  • Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly and courteously
  • Used correct cleaning, sanitizing and food handling procedures to maintain optimal protections for customers
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station
  • Prepared beverages and filled food orders for customers
  • Loaded trays with accessories, including eating utensils, napkins and condiments
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items
  • Inspected, pulled and stacked cleaned items and sent soiled items back for re-scrubbing and re-washing

Cashier

Majestic 6 Theatre
Bonham, TX
06.2007 - 08.2007
  • Monitored checkout stations to ensure that they had adequate cash available and that they were staffed appropriately
  • Received payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, and automatic debits
  • Resolved customer complaints
  • Established and identified prices of goods, services and admission, and tabulated bills using calculators, cash registers, and optical price scanners
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas
  • Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts were correct and that there was adequate change
  • Requested information and assistance using paging systems
  • Answered customers' questions, and provided information on procedures and policies
  • Sold tickets and other items to customers
  • Greeted customers entering the Theatre

Education

High School Diploma -

Bonham High School
Bonham, TX

Skills

Shipping and receivingundefined

Timeline

Shipping Clerk

Champion Cooler
09.2011 - Current

Stocker

Walmart
08.2010 - 02.2011

Assistant Manager

Family Dollar
07.2009 - 07.2010

Waitress

Ben's
06.2008 - 08.2008

Cashier

Majestic 6 Theatre
06.2007 - 08.2007

High School Diploma -

Bonham High School
Sarah Brake