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Xavier Rainwater

Xavier Rainwater

Arlington,TX

Summary

Warehouse operations professional with strong leadership skills and hands-on experience in logistics and inventory management. Adept at coordinating teams, optimizing workflows, and ensuring efficient and safe handling of materials. Known for reliability, adaptability, and the will to collaborate to achieve operational goals. Skilled in using warehouse management system and implementing best practices to drive productivity and accuracy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Technician/Warehouse Specialist

Living Spaces Distribution Center
11.2022 - Current
  • Uphold company reputation by consistently delivering superior workmanship.
  • Hold drivers responsible for damage to merchandise caused by their actions.
  • Responsible for clearing the floor to ensure all items are accurately stored in.
  • Providing coaching to warehouse associates regarding incomplete tasks.
  • Utilize Excel spreadsheets to monitor inventory levels and track inventory movement.
  • Assign work to Service Technicians.
  • Performed assessments of damaged furniture pieces to determine the most cost-effective repair.
  • Protected final finishes by applying lacquers and other sealants.
  • Evaluated extent of damage to furniture and determined optimal repair approach.
  • Removed old finishes and degraded parts to complete skilled repairs and restoration.

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Self-employed
03.2021 - 11.2022
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT logbook and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures.
  • Managed financial aspects of business operations including budgeting, expenses, and payroll.
  • Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify potential mechanical issues.
  • Established strong working relationships with dispatchers, resulting in improved delivery times.
  • Streamlined delivery process by planning optimal routes, considering fuel costs and traffic patterns.

Warehouse Lead

Living Spaces Distribution Center
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize productivity.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and returns, and transportation.
  • Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
  • Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environments.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly inventory audits.
  • Collaborated with other departments to address any issues or discrepancies in inventory.
  • Facilitated cross-training amongst team members to enhance overall skillset and productivity.
  • Maintained a safe working environment, conducting regular safety audits and inspections.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track inventory movement.
  • Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify discrepancies.

Service Technician/Warehouse Specialist

Living Spaces Distribution Center
06.2019 - 08.2020
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns and answering questions.
  • Uphold company reputation by consistently delivering superior workmanship.
  • Ensured timely communication with clients throughout the entire course of each project.
  • Adapted quickly to changing priorities with minimal loss of productivity during transitions.
  • Streamlined repair processes for increased efficiency and reduced turnaround times.
  • Performed comprehensive assessments of damaged furniture pieces to determine the most cost-effective repair.
  • Brushed bleaching agents on wood surfaces to restore natural color.
  • Protected final finishes by applying lacquers and other sealants.
  • Evaluated extent of damage to furniture and determined optimal repair approach.

Skills

  • Frame repair
  • Furniture assembly
  • Wood carving
  • Color matching
  • Furniture cleaning
  • Structural repairs
  • Furniture polishing
  • Stain removal
  • Upholstery repair
  • Hardware replacement
  • Wood finishing
  • Antique restoration
  • Hand tools proficiency
  • Ax Proficient
  • Korber Proficient
  • Excell Proficient
  • POS proficient
  • Transportation Manager Proficient
  • Dispatch Track Proficient
  • Blu Jay Proficient
  • CRM Proficient

Timeline

Service Technician/Warehouse Specialist

Living Spaces Distribution Center
11.2022 - Current

Owner/Operator Truck Driver

Self-employed
03.2021 - 11.2022

Warehouse Lead

Living Spaces Distribution Center
08.2020 - 11.2020

Service Technician/Warehouse Specialist

Living Spaces Distribution Center
06.2019 - 08.2020
Xavier Rainwater