William Carter
Bettendorf,IA
Summary
Organized professional with superior work ethic and team player attitude. Exceptional quality control and inspection abilities. Commended for honesty, hard work and positive attitude. Comfortable standing for long periods of time and safely lifting heavy loads. Hardworking Warehouse Associate with excellent materials handling, storage management and shipment preparation skills. Experienced in picking orders, assembling pallets and preparing containers. Delivers accurate inventory counts and maintains detailed warehouse records. Dependable Warehouse professional with excellent time management, equipment operation and teamwork abilities. Knowledgeable about OSHA requirements and general safety practices. Driven to improve efficiency and quality by adhering to company procedures.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Worker
Hodge
Davenport, IA
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
- Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
Sales Specialist
Lowes Home Improvment
Davenport, IA
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Created customized presentations for potential customers.
- Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and transactions.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Built strong relationships with key accounts through regular visits and follow-ups.
- Followed up with customers post-sale to ensure satisfaction with their purchase decision.
- Educated customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits.
- Stayed up to date on company products and services to support sales objectives.
- Followed up with customer to identify and resolve service, account or technical issues and maintain satisfaction.
- Negotiated prices and set up contracts to finalize sales agreements.
- Write, completed and filed documentation to finalize sales.
- Gave top-notch service to everyone in order to provide ample sales opportunities.
Infantryman
U.S. Army National Guard - Iowa
Des Moines, IA
10.2004 - 09.2009
- Performed reconnaissance and surveillance operations in support of combat operations.
- Conducted training exercises to ensure proficiency in basic infantry skills.
- Assisted with the maintenance of weapons, equipment and vehicles.
- Provided security for convoys, installations and personnel in hostile areas.
- Engaged enemy forces during offensive operations.
- Coordinated fire support activities with other units on the battlefield.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
- Supervised junior enlisted personnel in their duties and responsibilities.
- Assessed terrain features to determine optimal routes for movement of personnel and equipment.
- Developed defensive positions to protect against enemy attacks.
- Inspected ammunition supplies to verify serviceability prior to use in field exercises or combat situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Riverdale High School
Port Byron, IL06-1991
Skills
- Operations Support
- Storage Organization
- Shipment Palletization
- Inventory Tracking
- Warehouse Organization
- Shipping and receiving
- Loading and unloading
- Order Fulfillment
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Warehouse Operations
- Cycle counting
- Barcode scanning
- Stacking and Staging
- Forklift Operations
- Safety Protocols
- Material Safety Data Sheets
- Pallet Jacks
- Heavy Lifting
- Warehouse Safety
- Problem-Solving
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Basic Mathematics
- Able to lift and carry 50 lbs
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
Hodge
06.2024 - Current
Sales Specialist
Lowes Home Improvment
05.2022 - 02.2024
Infantryman
U.S. Army National Guard - Iowa
10.2004 - 09.2009
High School Diploma -
Riverdale High School