Shante M. Jones
Olive Branch,USA
Summary
Health & Safety detail oriented with 10+ years of experience in warehouse, logistics, and distribution operations. Skilled in regulatory compliance, hazard awareness, and training team members on safety procedures. Brings foundational knowledge of healthcare principles from nursing school coursework and a strong record of process improvement, documentation accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Freight Forwarder Specialist
VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA
03.2018 - Current
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of shipping regulations, environmental standards, and safety requirements.
- Coordinate transportation modes while assessing environmental impact and regulatory compliance.
- Train and mentor new staff on operational policies, including safe material handling and proper documentation.
- Conduct audits of freight records and ensure adherence to company and federal guidelines.
Shipping and Export Coordinator
VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA
08.2015 - Current
- Prepared shipping documentation (bills of lading, packing lists, certificates of origin) with strict attention to compliance.
- Planned outbound transportation routes prioritizing efficiency and safe practices.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives to reduce errors and enhance operational safety.
Inventory Control
MCR SAFETY
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Monitored workflow for accuracy and timeliness while ensuring proper storage and handling of materials.
- Developed and delivered team training sessions on safe warehouse practices.
- Led reporting on process improvements tied to CI and operational safety.
Warehouse Associate
Thomas & Betts
05.2011 - 01.2012
- Coordinate outbound transport so all goods can leave at the scheduled time
- Organize extra transport when needed while keeping the total logistic cost under control
- Produce and oversee all administration associated with orders and shipments
- Closeout all shipping activities utilizing designated system screens and reports ensuring all customer orders have been processed and invoiced
- Keep records of all shipments and maintain corresponding files
- Advise helpdesk coordinators in case of transport issues affecting the customer
- Initiate or participate in continuous improvement activities
- Support carrier management process related to all outbound deliveries from the CDC
- Create Hazmat documentation for shipments, including attaching documentation as required
- Assessed employee training needs based on company objectives and provided necessary resources accordingly
- Collaborated with other departments in order to identify areas where process improvements could be made
- Processed outbound shipments of inventory via UPS and commercial carrier
- Processed and packaged products in a time efficient manner
Sales Associate
Wal-Mart Corporations
03.2007 - 09.2008
- Shipped high volume of orders daily; followed procedures and kept good records
- Assisted Store and Shift supervisors with inventory count
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition
- Placed orders to restock merchandise and handled receiving of products
Education
Associate of Business Admin - undefined
Northwest Community College
Senatobia, MSBachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Human Resources Management
The University of Arizona
05.2021
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Hands-on experience with SAP
- Knowledge of manufacturing standards and regulations
- Training and Development
- OSHA & workplace safety awareness
- Hazard identification & risk mitigation
- Incident reporting & root-cause analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), SAP, WMS, LEGACY
- Regulatory documentation & recordkeeping
Timeline
Freight Forwarder Specialist
VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA
03.2018 - Current
Shipping and Export Coordinator
VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA
08.2015 - Current
Inventory Control
MCR SAFETY
08.2012 - 06.2015
Warehouse Associate
Thomas & Betts
05.2011 - 01.2012
Sales Associate
Wal-Mart Corporations
03.2007 - 09.2008
Associate of Business Admin - undefined
Northwest Community College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Human Resources Management
The University of Arizona