Shamar D. Holloway
Petersburg,VA
Summary
To obtain a position in a professional environment where I am able to utilize my experience and education to enhance and contribute to the success of overall team performance for a growth-oriented company. Proactive Manufacturing Manager with 10 years of supervisory experience. Dedicated to leading by example and ensuring quality products through detail-oriented inspections. Effective at introducing modern computer and organizational systems for efficient production methods. Skilled Production Worker offering 7 years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times. Committed order picker with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing supplies and keeping line moving smoothly. Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clothing Manufacturing Manager
Ramahs Studios
08.2015 - Current
- Prevented materials waste by completing accurate measurements and precise cuts.
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
- Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
- Completed quick and safe threading and needling changing operations to keep production on schedule.
- Handled custom adjustments to create pieces meeting unique customer requirements.
- Located and picked merchandise to fulfill daily customer orders.
- Conducted routine sewing machine maintenance, lubrication, belt changes and lint removal.
- Finalized products by attaching hardware, labels and tags and preparing shipments.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Mounted paper rolls on reels and inserted ends into automatic feed mechanisms.
- Tightened or loosened fountain thumbscrews to adjust ink flow.
- Supervised production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and unavoidable delays.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
- Performed detailed material inventories and ordered more supplies.
- Set product standards, examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to monitor quality of finished products.
Cherry Picker Operator
Amazon
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
- Inspected machinery and equipment to determine functionality and performance.
- Built pallets and positioned orders on loading dock to safely pile and ship goods.
- Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
- Detail-oriented Order Picker with experience working in various large warehouse environments. Seeking similar role where outstanding packing skills and strong commitment to safety will be valued.
- Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Cashier
Walmart
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Responsible for exemplifying uncompromising hospitality to guest by attentive, gracious and friendly service, which includes greeting, thanking and inviting customers back to the store
- Provide product knowledge to customers to assist with selection of purchase
- Utilize electronic cash register to receive monies for customers’ purchases
- Assist with stocking and rotating items on shelves
- Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Cashier
Walmart
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Responsible for exemplifying uncompromising hospitality to guest by attentive, gracious and friendly service, which includes greeting, thanking and inviting customers back to the store
- Provide product knowledge to customers to assist with selection of purchase
- Utilize electronic cash register to receive monies for customers’ purchases
- Assist with stocking and rotating items on shelves
- Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
Package Handler
Amsted Rail Brenco
02.2014 - 07.2015
- As an associate I was responsible for picking customers’ orders on all levels of a multi-level mezzanine, pack and ship orders, and troubleshoot problems to resolution
- I was expected to understand all aspects of production; and adhere to strict safety, quality, and production standards
- Utilized powered equipment - for example, a forklift and cherry picker.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
One Customer Care Representative
Capital
01.2013 - 08.2013
- Responsible for providing training decks from outside sources to help agents
- Probe for better understanding of customer financial situation when taking inbound calls
- Implement call guidance checklist to help agents better understand call flow
- Start up associate for outbound forbearance queue.
Education
Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ04.2024
No Degree - Family And Consumer Sciences
Calhoun Community College
Madison, AL2015
High School Diploma -
Petersburg Senior High School
Petersburg, VA2014
Skills
- SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Working knowledge with MS Office- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook ; Internet: MS Explorer, Netscape Communicator/Navigator
- Typing Speed: 45 wpm, Word Processing, Data Entry
- Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills; maintains a professional and courteous image
- Good working disposition and able to work independently or in a team environment
- Team Supervision
- Safety Protocols
- Production Procedures
- Business Development
- Safety and Quality Standards
- Time Management
- Shipping and Receiving
- Stock Management
- Loading and Unloading
- Order Picking and Processing
- Product Location
- Overhead Cranes
- Customer Experience
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Guest Inquiries
- Liquor Law Compliance
- Staff Training
- Credit and Cash Transactions
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Product and Service Sales
- Script Use
- Selling Skills
- Product Knowledge
- Administrative Duties
- Information Updates
- Product and Service Knowledge
- Heavy Lifting
- Machining and Production Standards
- Assembly Procedures
- Assembly Instructions
- Checking Tolerances
- Final Product Testing
Timeline
Cherry Picker Operator
Amazon
02.2021 - 08.2023
Cashier
Walmart
02.2016 - 12.2016
Clothing Manufacturing Manager
Ramahs Studios
08.2015 - Current
Cashier
Walmart
08.2015 - 01.2016
Package Handler
Amsted Rail Brenco
02.2014 - 07.2015
One Customer Care Representative
Capital
01.2013 - 08.2013
Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
No Degree - Family And Consumer Sciences
Calhoun Community College
High School Diploma -
Petersburg Senior High School
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