Blake Politoske
Seattle,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented, dedicated and highly motivated Traffic Dept Supervisor with in-depth depot and DDC experience. Solid analytical, communication, interpersonal, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Seeking growth within our company that will challenge and expand upon the knowledge, abilities and skills I have obtained from my past career and educational institutions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Traffic Domestic Oceans Supervisor
Costco Wholesale Home Office
01.2023 - Current
- Daily Reporting, Projecting and Communicating between Depots, Warehouses and Management
- Logistics Coordinating and Organization
- Nurturing and Maintaining 3rd Party Carrier Relationships
- Financial Analysis and Management
- People Development, Mentoring and Training
- Critical Thinking for Overall Improvement and Company Goals
- Applies knowledge of risk assessment and calculation strategies.
- Maintain Strong Culture, Values and Ethics
- Proficient in Microsoft Home, AS400, Smart TMS, Kronos and Inmar Software
Depot Ops Supervisor/Ecom/Returns Specialist
Costco Wholesale
10.2017 - 01.2023
- Estimates and reports on progress in meeting established deadlines for completion of tasks and assignments
- Manages employee performances and assist employees in making improvements to their performance through meetings, coaching, mentoring, and administering performance reviews
- Manages Inbound and Outbound logistics; trailer management and direct third-party communications
- Establishes and adjusts work procedures to meet warehouse demands as dictated by production schedules and overall workflow
- Manages transparent communications and organization with third party transportation companies
- Maintains positive relationships with vendor representatives and fulfills vendor compliances
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
DaVita Inc.
11.2011 - 09.2017
- Initiate, monitor and terminate outpatient hemodialysis treatments according to established protocols
- Ensure dialysis equipment is sterile through disinfection of dialysis equipment
- Collect, spin and package lab specimens as required for lab testing
- Cannulating vascular access
- Monitoring vital signs and dialysis treatment, communicating changes to RN
- Maintain and protect patient confidentiality
- Interact and maintain relationships with peers, patients, and team members
Server
Romano’s Macaroni Grill Inc.
07.2006 - 07.2011
- Serves food and beverages in an efficient, courteous, and professional manner
- Negotiates resolved customer concerns
- Trained new servers and familiarized new employees with company culture
- Ensures proper food handling procedures are followed
- Balance and enter sales reports into computer
Education
Master of Arts Degree - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
11.2018
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Management
La Sierra University
12.2008
High School Diploma -
Woodcrest Christian School
06.2004
Skills
- Relationship Management
- Operations Management
- Logistics Operations
- Project Management
- Sales Analysis
- Financial Analysis
- Risk Management
- Quality Management
- Marketing Analysis
- Forecasting
- Process Improvement
- Customer Relations
- Forklift/EPJ Certified
- Employee Development
Relevant Courses
- Strategy & Policy for Business
- Operations Research Management
- Management & Organizational Behavior
- Managerial Finance
- Managerial Statistics
- Economic Principles
- Business Law 1 & 2
- Marketing Principles
- E-commerce Management
References
Carly Yanez, 951-258-5345
Tom Pietrzak, 951-227-5504
Timeline
Traffic Domestic Oceans Supervisor
Costco Wholesale Home Office
01.2023 - Current
Depot Ops Supervisor/Ecom/Returns Specialist
Costco Wholesale
10.2017 - 01.2023
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
DaVita Inc.
11.2011 - 09.2017
Server
Romano’s Macaroni Grill Inc.
07.2006 - 07.2011
Master of Arts Degree - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Management
La Sierra University
High School Diploma -
Woodcrest Christian School
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