Tammi Newsome
Adel,Ga.
Summary
To obtain a challenging and rewarding position as in the medical field and/or customer service field, where I can apply my vast knowledge and experience, while being offered an opportunity for professional growth and advancement; Skilled with in-depth understanding of medical standards, customer service and retail operations, and problem-solver with friendly and caring mentality and excellent communication skills.;Expertise in inventory management, warehouse operations, customer service and inner-office operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chicken Sorter
Sanderson Farms Processing Plant
Moultrie, GA
09.2023 - Current
- Assign accurate grade to each product based on USDA grading standards.
- Stack boxes containing sorted chickens onto pallets for shipment.
- Follow established procedures for safety and productivity.
- Operate machinery used to sort chickens into designated categories.
- Use special knives, tools and equipment to cut, debone and separate meat.
- Inspect chicken for signs of disease or deformity before sorting.
- Clean and maintained work area, tools, and equipment in accordance with safety protocols.
- Maintain records on production output and waste produced during the process.
- Remove and thoroughly wash feathers, internal organs and feet with support of automated machinery.
- Cut and debone carcasses in marketable pieces such as wings, drumsticks and breasts.
- Ensure that all chickens were stored at the correct temperature prior to sorting.
- Loade poultry products into refrigerated trucks for transport to retailers or wholesalers.
Warehouse Shipping Receiver
Finish master
Adel, GA
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
- Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
- Carried or transported orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment.
- Read orders to verify attributes and quantities of merchandise.
- Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns.
- Verified accuracy of picked items against pick list or customer order.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed while operating machinery.
- Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
- Confirmed items picked for orders by keying codes into system.
- Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.
- Reported any damaged goods or errors in paperwork immediately to supervisor.
- Labeled boxes and placed in outbound collection areas.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
Overnight Stocker/ Front End
Walmart
Adel, GA
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Set up advertising signs on shelves and counters to attract customers and promote sales.
- Pulled items from stock using lift equipment and added to shelves or bins.
- Used proper case cutting techniques to cut and sort stock loads.
- Provided excellent customer service when assisting customers in finding desired items or answering questions about products or services offered.
- Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
- Checked expiration dates on all food items to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
- Removed product from boxes and placed on shelves according to merchandising guidelines.
- Performed daily inventory checks to maintain accurate records for ordering purposes.
- Identified and quickly handled spill clean-up.
- Operated forklift and pallet jacks to unload trucks and move products throughout the store.
- Utilized hand truck to transport large quantities of merchandise between departments or areas within the store.
- Helped unpack shipments, check contents against invoices, sort boxes into stacks for stocking purposes.
- Checked delivered merchandise and order information to verify shipment accuracy.
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations during night shifts.
- Updated pricing and sales signs to promote merchandise.
- Conducted price changes as needed, following established procedures.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Performed cash count-out at end of each shift and addressed all queries from customers.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
- Answered customers' questions about products, prices, and availability.
- Followed company policies regarding returns and exchanges.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
- Processed sales, returns, and exchanges using POS register system.
- Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
- Dealt courteously with irate or difficult customers in order to defuse potentially volatile situations.
- Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
- Greeted customers warmly and asked if they needed help.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
- Organized register supplies in front end and storage areas.
- Processed customer payments using cash, debit cards, credit cards, gift certificates and vouchers.
- Checked expiration dates on products before ringing up orders for customers.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Packed and bagged products according to customer preferences.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
Warehouse Receiving Clerk
Lowe’s Distribution Center
Valdosta, GA
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Packed, sealed or affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping.
- Utilized scanners to track shipments through the system accurately.
- Ensured proper labeling of all items before placing them in their respective locations.
- Maintained records of received goods and rejected unsatisfactory items.
- Monitored merchandise received and shipped from facility in computer system.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
- Prepared work orders, bills of lading or shipping orders to route materials.
- Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
- Prepared necessary paperwork for inventory control purposes.
- Prepared packages for shipping and determined most economical shipping methods.
- Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
- Corresponded with establishment representatives to rectify damages, shortages or nonconformance to specifications.
- Maintained a clean work environment by disposing waste properly.
- Stocked shelves with received inventory, ensuring accuracy of product counts.
- Received incoming shipments and verified contents against packing slips.
- Operated a forklift to transport heavy items throughout the facility safely.
Deck Builder
Chaparral Boats
Nashville, GA
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Measured and marked cut lines on materials using ruler or marking gauge.
- Monitored work progress to guarantee timely completion of projects.
- Removed old paint or coatings from surfaces with sanders or chemical strippers.
- Maintained a clean workspace free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Assembled decks and hulls with epoxy resins and fiberglass reinforcements.
- Train new employees
Education
Phlebotomy Technician -
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA12.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA05.2012
Medical Coding Certificate -
Moultrie Technical College
Moultrie, GA12.2010
Microcomputer Specialist Certificate -
Moultrie Technical College
Moultrie, GA03.1995
Skills
- Patient Health Education
- Customer Engagement
- HIPAA
- Patient Care
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- Patient Flow
- OSHA Compliance
- Multitasking and Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Computer Skills
- Understanding of Medical Terminology
- Billing and Coding
- Specimen Collection
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Warehouse Organization
- Order Fulfillment
- Storage Organization
- Order Preparation
- Loading and Unloading
- Material Handling
- Cycle Counting
- Inventory Tracking
- Quality Control
- Shipping and Receiving
- Forklift Operations
- Problem-Solving
- Dock Leveling
- Cycle Counts
- Punctual and Dependable
- Clear Communication
- Shelf Stocking
- Customer Service
- Payment Processing
- Cash Register Operation
- Work Task Prioritization
- Math Skills
- Computer and Typing Skills
Qualifications Summary
- Certified Phlebotomist (Clinical practice at Valdosta Medical Clinic)
- Certified Nurse Assistant (Graduated from Wiregrass Ga. Technical College)
- Extensive customer relations with various age and culture groups.
- Outstanding customer service skills.
- Trained in performing a variety of routine blood drawn procedures like venipuncture, techniques using standard equipment like vacutainer tubes, syringes and butterfly needles.
- Preparing, processing, labeling and storing patient specimens and samples according to departmental procedures.
- Trained in maintaining lab supplies, and documenting different procedures.
- Utilize standard procedures for the maintenance of positive patient identification.
- Skilled at monitoring patient flow and, in the case of patient overflow, assisting health aides in preparation of examination rooms.
- Self-motivated to consistently perform quality and be productive.
- Answering multi-lines phones, collecting patient information, and filing patient records.
- Medical Coding/Microcomputer Specialist Diploma (Moultrie Technical College).
References
References are available on request.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chicken Sorter
Sanderson Farms Processing Plant
09.2023 - Current
Warehouse Shipping Receiver
Finish master
10.2022 - 08.2023
Overnight Stocker/ Front End
Walmart
11.2020 - 11.2022
Warehouse Receiving Clerk
Lowe’s Distribution Center
11.2019 - 06.2020
Deck Builder
Chaparral Boats
09.2015 - 09.2019
Phlebotomy Technician -
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Medical Coding Certificate -
Moultrie Technical College
Microcomputer Specialist Certificate -
Moultrie Technical College
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