Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Sheldon Covington

LaFayette,GA

Summary

Experienced professional with a track record of achieving milestones and receiving mentorship from renowned coach Michael Turner in the Strategic Enterprise for TFB. Currently mentoring others and actively participating in leadership groups. Invited to join The National Society of Leadership and Success group. Recently completed a leader shift program with T-Mobile to enhance leadership abilities. Successfully directed and led a team of 20+ individuals in the healthcare industry, consistently delivering successful outcomes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Environmental Services

Pruitt Health Shepherd Hills
LaFayette, GA
01.2013 - 03.2018
  • Managed staff, Over saw the cleaning and laundry services of the facility
  • Adhere to OHSHA standards, Health and safety regulations
  • Recruit for new hires, Scheduling staff, teach and train new staff
  • Instruct/teach continue education
  • Reduced environmental risks by conducting thorough audits and inspections, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Managed hazardous materials inventory, ensuring proper storage, handling, and disposal procedures were followed.
  • Developed annual budgeting process that aligned resources with key strategic objectives in delivering desired results across various Environmental Services programs.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability principles into overall business strategy.

Customer Service Representative

Advance Financial 24/7
Chattanooga, TN
05.2018 - 06.2020
  • Audited all checks, loans, withdrawals, closed loans, write offs, adverse action, western union and money orders
  • Cashed money orders, checks and opened and signed loans
  • Accountable for safe count during the day and overnight and cleanliness of the store
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.

Warehouse Supervisor

Badcock Home Furniture
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
08.2020 - 09.2021
  • Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
  • Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
  • Supervised shipping and handling operations.
  • Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.

Operated in the field on the day to day operations dealing with customer satisfaction

Broker

Lipsey Logistics
Chattanooga, TN
09.2021 - 05.2023
  • Use the McLeod system to move freight throughout the U.S
  • And into Canada
  • Maintain the phone line to get 100 inbound/outbound calls
  • Work with a team to figure out the solution to get the best possible rate
  • Maintain dedicated freight with carriers
  • Build relationships with carriers and brokers to get the best service possible
  • Work on-site to load and unload 53ft trailers dry vans, docked and undocked trailers, maintained product count and organized all paperwork by the truck load for FEMA
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, earning their trust and loyalty through consistent communication and portfolio updates.
  • Negotiated favorable terms for clients during transactions, maximizing their profits in both buying and selling scenarios.
  • Answered inquiries and provided information to sales representatives, distributed appropriate paperwork, and fulfilled quote requests to deliver excellent customer support.
  • Responded via telephone and email to questions regarding licensing, commissions, website logins and website navigation.
  • Adapted quickly to changing market conditions, adjusting client strategies accordingly while maintaining open lines of communication throughout periods of uncertainty.

Expert, Sales Development

T-Mobile
Chattanooga, TN
04.2023 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Education

Business Administration And Management - Logistics

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO

Business Management -

West Georgia University
Carrollton, GA

Early Childhood Education - Education

Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rock Spring, GA
05.2015

Diploma -

Lafayette High School
LaFayette, GA
05.2012

Skills

  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Excellent Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Decision-Making

Certification

  • ECCE - Early Childhood Care and Education Basics
  • Child Development Specialist
  • AAMI – African American Male Initiative Learning Community
  • CPR & First Aid
  • Forklift certified

Timeline

Expert, Sales Development

T-Mobile
04.2023 - Current

Broker

Lipsey Logistics
09.2021 - 05.2023

Warehouse Supervisor

Badcock Home Furniture
08.2020 - 09.2021

Customer Service Representative

Advance Financial 24/7
05.2018 - 06.2020

Director of Environmental Services

Pruitt Health Shepherd Hills
01.2013 - 03.2018

Business Administration And Management - Logistics

Colorado Technical University

Business Management -

West Georgia University

Early Childhood Education - Education

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Diploma -

Lafayette High School
Sheldon Covington