Wendy Warren
Quilt Shop Owner/Operator
Cleveland,NC
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in logistics and production environments, notably at Masterbrand Cabinets. Excelled in streamlining processes to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime, demonstrating strong problem-solving and material handling skills. Proficient in forklift operation and warehouse organization, with a proven track record of improving workplace safety and productivity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Masterbrand Cabinets
04.2024 - Current
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Monitored warehouse to identify missing items, spills, and unusual activity.
- Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
Picker/Packer Associate
GXO Logistics Through Hire Dynamics
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Used appropriately sized boxes to pack products with care, minimizing shifting and damage during transport.
- Reviewed printed tickets or digital orders to get item numbers and merchandise locations.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
- Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
Ingredient Technician
BestCo Inc.
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Spread out articles or materials and examined for holes, tears and other defects.
- Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
Line Operator Assistant
Niagara Bottling, LLC
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Followed job order for product specifications, dimensions, tolerances, and sequence of operations.
- Read and interpreted documents to reach maximum productivity and achieve quality objectives.
- Calibrated and adjusted equipment to achieve quality production.
- Used tools such as calipers, micrometers and protractors in alignment with best practices.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed to correct machine malfunctions.
- Followed best manufacturing practices for operation of production equipment.
- Reduced accidents and injuries by observing safety policies and procedures.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
Bakery Associate
Ingles Supermarket
05.2020 - 11.2021
- Offered immediate assistance and menu advice to guests, documented orders, and conveyed special requests to baker and assistants.
- Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.
- Helped customers locate ideal menu items by listening to needs and recommending specific products or services.
- Trained new bakery staff on company policies and POS system use to maximize job satisfaction, expertise, and team performance.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
- Mixed dough, scaled breads, and cakes, fried doughnuts and performed baking duties.
- Monitored counter and display inventory by replacing stock and requesting new products from kitchen to keep areas well-stocked for maximum sales.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Measured and mixed ingredients accurately to assist in baking process.
- Decorated and merchandised quality bakery goods to build business reputation and revenue base.
- Checked expiration dates and rotated products to verify freshness and avoid spoilage.
- Maintained tidy and organized work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Education
GED -
McDowell Technical Community College
Marion, NC03-1993
High School Diploma -
Harding University High School
Charlotte, NC05-1991
Skills
- Shipping Documentation
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Pallet assembly
- Incident Reporting
- Material Handling
- Stock Rotation
- Warehouse Organization
- Equipment safety
- Forklift Operation
- Order Picking
- Truck loading and unloading
- Hand Trucks and Dollies
Accomplishments
I currently run my own Quilt shop from home that I have successfully managed from August 2010 to present. I make custom and traditional quilts of all sizes, I help clients finish their artwork and also teach others the craft. I make tshirt and memory quilts using loved ones clothing.
Timeline
Material Handler
Masterbrand Cabinets
04.2024 - Current
Picker/Packer Associate
GXO Logistics Through Hire Dynamics
09.2023 - 04.2024
Ingredient Technician
BestCo Inc.
06.2022 - 09.2022
Line Operator Assistant
Niagara Bottling, LLC
02.2022 - 05.2022
Bakery Associate
Ingles Supermarket
05.2020 - 11.2021
GED -
McDowell Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Harding University High School
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