Thaddess Reeds
Summary
Proven record as a decisive and result-driven professional with a solid combination of interpersonal and leadership skills developed in frontline and administrative positions for over 35 years in the warehouse and furniture assembly field with an enthusiastic desire for excellence.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Picker
McCormick Spice
Sparrows Point, MD
2022.07 - Current
- Supervised staff in warehouse functions such as shipping, receiving, picking and stocking
- Supervised the planning, assigning, and direction of all warehouse staff in receiving, stocking, and delivery of products for the shift.
- Developed constructive and cooperative working relationships by mentoring, problem solving, negotiating, and addressing staff challenges
- Completed orders by establishing priorities, monitoring progress; revising work assignment and resolving problems
- Tracked inventory levels on a daily basis and reported discrepancies accordingly.
- Followed established standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, and delivery of furniture and materials
- Scheduled all inbound freight into the warehouse by coordinating with project managers, sales managers and sales coordinators
Warehouse Manager
Ultimate Installtion
Baltimore, MD
2021.10 - 2022.05
- Conducted regular audits of warehouse operations to identify areas of improvement.
- Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
- Ensured that all orders were accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.
- Communicated regularly with other departments regarding supply chain activities.
- Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors, and transport companies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of safety regulations and ensured compliance with them at all times.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and managing warehouse personnel.
- Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
- Resolved customer complaints related to product quality or delivery issues.
Shipping and Receiving – Warehouse worker
Price Modern
Baltimore, Maryland
1988.01 - 1990.06
- Offloaded furniture and materials from the truck when returned to the warehouse
- Restocked materials and furniture
- Developed constructive and cooperative working relationships by mentoring new hires and problem solving
- Assisted with the training of new hires
- Pulled and loaded correct furniture and materials on truck for next day installation
Driver’s Helper – Assembly
Price Modern
Baltimore, Maryland
1987.05 - 1988.01
- Assisted with the delivery and assembly of commercial office furniture
- Offloaded furniture and materials from the truck at the commercial worksite
- Cleaned worksite area once assembly was complete
- Reloaded unused furniture and materials once assembly was completed
- Restocked materials and furniture
Maryland National Guard
Baltimore, Maryland
1984.01 - 1987.01
- Company Overview: Field Auxiliary Unit
- Honorably Discharged
- Field Auxiliary Unit
Education
High School Diploma - J.R.O.T.C.
Northwestern High School
Baltimore, Maryland01.1984
Skills
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Certified Pallet Jack Operator
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows
- Excellent customer service skills
- Data entry
- Order fulfillment
- Staff supervision
Awards
- Army Achievement Award
- Army Accommodation Award
- Special Recognition for Outstanding Service Award
Military Experience
Maryland National Guard, Field Auxiliary Unit, Baltimore, MD, 01/01/84, 12/31/87, Honorably Discharged
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Warehouse Picker
McCormick Spice
2022.07 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Ultimate Installtion
2021.10 - 2022.05
Shipping and Receiving – Warehouse worker
Price Modern
1988.01 - 1990.06
Driver’s Helper – Assembly
Price Modern
1987.05 - 1988.01
Maryland National Guard
1984.01 - 1987.01
High School Diploma - J.R.O.T.C.
Northwestern High School