- Cooking
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Outdoor Recreation
- Woodworking
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Music
- Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
- Drone Piloting
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Camping
- Photography
Thomas Lang
Hinckley
Summary
Dynamic and self-driven professional with extensive experience at Amazon, excelling in packaging, labeling, and optimizing workflow processes. Proven ability to enhance efficiency through innovative problem-solving and effective material handling. Recognized for consistently achieving team goals while maintaining a strong focus on safety and organization in fast-paced environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Seasonal Warehouse Worker
Amazon
11.2025 - 01.2026
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow processes and reduce delays.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 70 pounds.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
- Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
- Managed incoming shipments effectively by inspecting goods for quality control purposes before storing them appropriately.
- Maximized available storage space by utilizing vertical stacking techniques when arranging inventory items.
- Optimized storage space, rearranging items to better utilize available square footage.
- Facilitated smooth operation of loading dock, coordinating efficient loading and unloading of trucks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
Real Estate Agent
Self Employed Services
07.2017 - 06.2025
- Analyzed local real estate trends to identify opportunities for investment and growth.
- Hosted open houses and private showings to showcase properties effectively, ultimately securing offers from interested parties.
- Coordinated inspections, appraisals, repairs, and other steps in the transaction process as required by buyer or seller needs for smooth closings.
- Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
- Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
- Limited part time work during this period as my wife's work pushed me into a stay at home dad role most of the time due to her success.
Real Estate Manager
Better Living Realty
06.2006 - 07.2017
- Managed property acquisitions, ensuring compliance with local regulations and market standards.
- Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans to enhance property visibility and tenant engagement.
- Conducted market analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities for investment growth.
- Boosted property sales by implementing innovative marketing strategies and conducting comprehensive market analysis.
- Created customized reports for clients on property performance, market trends, and investment opportunities, supporting informed decision-making processes.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives that reduced operating expenses without compromising quality or service levels.
- Coordinated with legal counsel to resolve disputes swiftly while minimizing negative impact on business operations or client satisfaction levels.
- Assessed property valuations regularly to ensure accurate pricing for both sale listings and lease negotiations.
- Developed annual operating budgets and forecasts, as well as sales and marketing plans.
- Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.
- Conducted regular inspections of both interior and exterior of properties for damage.
- Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
Laborer
Quantum Signs
01.2001 - 08.2003
- Operated various hand and power tools for sign production.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
- Supported construction projects by assisting with heavy equipment operations and manual labor tasks.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes.
Education
No Degree - History
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Packaging and labeling
- Picking and packing
- Self-driven professional
- Cleaning and organizing
- Warehouse safety
- Problem-solving
- Material loading and unloading
- Stacking and staging
Affiliations
- Hinckley, IL Public Library Board Member (10 Years) - Elected, but volunteer payment wise.
Interests
Timeline
Seasonal Warehouse Worker
Amazon
11.2025 - 01.2026
Real Estate Agent
Self Employed Services
07.2017 - 06.2025
Real Estate Manager
Better Living Realty
06.2006 - 07.2017
Laborer
Quantum Signs
01.2001 - 08.2003
No Degree - History
University of Illinois At Chicago