SYLVESTER PATTERSON, MPA
South Holland,IL
Summary
Talented Logistics Specialist with detail-oriented and hardworking approach to keeping goods flowing efficiently. Knowledgeable about coordinating both inbound and outbound schedules. Highly organized and forward-thinking team player. Resourceful Supply Chain Specialist offering 6-year background in customs compliance, inventory control, customer service and warehouse logistics management. Meticulous team player focused on developing and implementing process controls and quality improvement initiatives which reduce costs and increase company revenue. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Specialist/Logistics Coordinator
Temporary Jobs-Crescent
2023.03 - 2023.04
- Loading and unloading freight accurately
- Inventory Control
- Rotation and Inspection
- Took on various warehouse related duties to ensure timely and accurate delivery of freight to customers
- Utilized Transportation Management System (TMS)
- Invoice
- Procurement
- Ensured that all goods were properly labeled and packaged for transit
- Monitored and coordinated shipments of goods to ensure timely delivery
- Developed and implemented procedures for receiving, storing, and distributing goods
- Assisted in resolving customer complaints related to delivery issues
- Transported and stored 24,000 lbs of cargo onto trucks, organizing and securing containers for safe long-haul drives and routes.
Logistics Technician/Supply Chain Associate
Ryder-Spectrum Brands
2021.06 - 2022.11
- Verified inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors
- Issued or distributed materials, products, parts, and supplies to customers or coworkers, based on information from incoming requisitions
- Marked stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment
- Examined and inspected stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors
- Prepared and maintained records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments, expenditures, and goods used or issued
- Determined proper storage methods, identification, and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facilities
- Compiled, review, and maintain data from contracts, purchase orders, requisitions, and other documents to assess supply needs
- Received and counted stock items, and record data manually or using computer
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions
- Recorded expenses and maintained accounting records
- Worked with supervisors and management to maintain status reports and update information for client projects
- Cleaned and maintained supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data
- Provided supply chain guidance to team of 20 employees.
Graduate Student-Employment Gap
Southern Illinois University
2018.08 - 2021.05
- Participated in studies and learning about field of Public Administration, regarding following responsibilities of Public Administrator which is planning, implementing, and overseeing public programs, services, resources, to meet needs of community or government organizations whether it's Federal, State, or Local agency.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Machine Operator/Packer
Sealed Air Corporation
2018.06 - 2018.08
- Assembled a large variety of packaging equipment - rotary, vertical, bag loaders, shrink tunnels, dual palletizers, custom conveyors
- Set multiple slitter knives against pressurized anvil
- Made the decision in bad weather to get people in to shelters and when is safe to return to work
- Served in any role required for machine
- Replacing felts or wire, bearings, carrier rolls, re-piping steam lines, grease fittings
- Setting up pulp forming chamber (measuring doors, fenders, and setting spinner combs accurately to one tenth of an inch)
- Completed detailed documentation of machine operator activities, including shift logs, incident reports, and maintenance records.
- Set the parameters of the glue system
- Setting the seal rollers to a correct pressure given the glue distribution and fragility of the product material
- Worked and communicated with emergency responders to clear the building and give the all clear to return to work
- Controlling floor and ensuring machine
- Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity
- Reducing waste on lines
- Setting machine up to specific customer orders, and overseeing profitability for production line and ensuring quality of finished goods
- Took new orders and set up in LSS System
- Placed orders on appropriate machines by what kits are on machines, paying close attention to date of orders, size of material
- Operated and maintained paper winder that cuts unfinished paper reels into finished rolls
- Increased accuracy in product packing by implementing efficient organization techniques for raw materials and finished goods.
Warehouse/Fulfillment Associate
Amazon
2017.11 - 2018.02
- Scanned Packages/RF Scanning doing tracking and inventory making sure items matches the orders for shipment
- Lifted packages weighing over 50 pounds
- Operated pallet jack equipment loading and unloading trucks while using safety protocols
- Worked effectively and communicated well with others along with maintaining working relationship
- Performed the receiving, loading, and order selection process as assigned by the Operations staff
Package Handler/Loader
FedEx Ground
2017.09 - 2017.11
- Provided shipment contents and compared with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy
- Delivered or route materials to departments using hand truck, conveyor, or sorting bins
- Compared shipping routes or methods to determine which have the least environmental impact
- Contacted carrier representatives to schedule arrangements or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials
- Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications
- Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges, using computer or price list
- Packed, sealed, labeled, or affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter
- Determined shipping methods, routes, or rates for materials to be shipped
- Prepared documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials
- Recorded shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes
- Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock
- Lifted and slid packages weighing up to 50 or 100 pounds on conveyor belts to transport items.
Package Handler/Sorter
United Parcel Service
2017.06 - 2017.08
- Maintained accurate records of inventory
- Performed quality checks on sorted items
- Worked with teams to complete large projects
- Utilized RF scanners to track over 100 items and record data
- Assisted in other warehouse operations as needed
- Maintained organized, clean work area
- Contributed to increased productivity by working effectively in high-pressure situations.
- Verified correct labels and accurate shipping information on packages to avoid shipping to wrong addresses.
- Collaborated with other package handlers to provide prompt and accurate delivery of orders.
Education
Master of Science - Geography
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)
Edwardsville, IL05.2026
Masters of Public Administration - Public Administration And Policy Analysis
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)
Edwardsville, IL05.2021
Bachelors of Arts in Sociology -
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Alcorn State University
Edwardsville, IL05.2017
Associates of Arts in General Studies -
Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC)
Moorhead, MS12.2014
Skills
- Teamwork
- Customer Service
- Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Attention to Detail
- Inventory Control
- Procurement
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP
- Support
- Accounting Records
- Transportation
- Warehouse Operations
- RF Scanning
- Distribution
- Microsoft Office
- Logistics
- Data Entry
- Personnel Management
- Administrative Support
- Safety Management
- Packaging
- Supply Chain Management
- Professional Services
- Geographic Information System (GIS)
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance
- Planning
- Filing
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Microsoft Excel
- Transportation Management System (TMS)
- Freight Experience
- Business Analysis
Timeline
Transportation Specialist/Logistics Coordinator
Temporary Jobs-Crescent
2023.03 - 2023.04
Logistics Technician/Supply Chain Associate
Ryder-Spectrum Brands
2021.06 - 2022.11
Graduate Student-Employment Gap
Southern Illinois University
2018.08 - 2021.05
Machine Operator/Packer
Sealed Air Corporation
2018.06 - 2018.08
Warehouse/Fulfillment Associate
Amazon
2017.11 - 2018.02
Package Handler/Loader
FedEx Ground
2017.09 - 2017.11
Package Handler/Sorter
United Parcel Service
2017.06 - 2017.08
Master of Science - Geography
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)
Masters of Public Administration - Public Administration And Policy Analysis
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)
Bachelors of Arts in Sociology -
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Alcorn State University
Associates of Arts in General Studies -
Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC)
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