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Sherah Israel

Amazon Sortation Associate
Lansing,IL

Summary

Experienced in boosting productivity, efficiency, and service quality across various work environments. Dependable, ethical, and reliable with strong organizational skills and solid technical know-how. Reputation as a quick learner who works well with cross-functional teams and ensures smooth operations. Goal-driven, consistent in work habits, and known for staying calm under pressure. Adapts quickly to new challenges and remains focused on achieving successful outcomes. Demonstrates strong communication skills and a passion for enhancing the skills of others to improve overall productivity. Serves as a liaison between associates and leadership to facilitate effective collaboration.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sortation Associate (L1)

Amazon
02.2024 - Current
  • Built containers by scanning and organizing packages based on zip codes.
  • Operated manual pallet jacks to transport completed containers to designated dock pods for driver loading.
  • Served as waterspider to support flow and replenish stations during sort.
  • Helped communicate issues in flow and staging to leadership, contributing to real-time adjustments.
  • Known for staying alert, showing initiative, and maintaining positive energy on the floor.

Homeschool Educator

A R Academy
06.2011 - Current
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Met with students, parents, and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Administered assessments to determine 15 students' specific educational and social needs.
  • Created lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula

Ancient Roots Birth Keepers
02.2017 - 01.2021
  • Coached over 70 women through stages of labor in family-oriented settings.
  • Met with birthing people to design individualized birth plans in terms of health concerns, birthing desires, and potential problems.
  • Equipped clients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Provided direct personal care, and administrative services completing daily tasks, and reducing the daily burden on clients and family members.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
  • Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.

Chief of Staff

Davis & Davis INC
09.2008 - 06.2010
  • Supervised staff and participated in hiring, training, and performance evaluations to establish and enforce policies and procedures for business functions.
  • Attended meetings to make informed business decisions, provide administrative support, and evaluate progress toward goals and objectives.
  • Developed a highly efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
  • Encouraged coordination and cooperation among departments and continuous review of interdepartmental processes to support quality control and improvement.

Trauma Unit Clerk

John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County
01.2002 - 06.2008
  • Prepared 100s of admissions charts and scanned records.
  • Organized and maintained patients’ chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
  • Documented updates to patient information in medical charts while maintaining HIPAA compliance and protecting the confidentiality of records.
  • Placed new supply orders, managed inventory, and restocked clerical spaces.
  • Arranged discharges and patient transportation.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.

Education

Direct Entry Midwifery

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Fennimore, WI
12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
05.2006

High School Diploma - undefined

Thornridge High School
Dolton, IL
06.2002

Skills

  • Ethical leadership
  • Time management
  • Organizational skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Strong Written & Verbal Communication
  • Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Manual Pallet Jack Operation
  • Container Building
  • Package handling
  • Warehouse safety
  • Inventory management

Certification

  • CPR/BLS Certified - Current
  • NRP Certified - Current
  • Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula - Current

Timeline

Sortation Associate (L1)

Amazon
02.2024 - Current

Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula

Ancient Roots Birth Keepers
02.2017 - 01.2021

Homeschool Educator

A R Academy
06.2011 - Current

Chief of Staff

Davis & Davis INC
09.2008 - 06.2010

Trauma Unit Clerk

John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County
01.2002 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Chicago State University

High School Diploma - undefined

Thornridge High School

Direct Entry Midwifery

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College