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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
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Yvette Irwin

Yvette Irwin

DeFuniak Springs

Summary

Dynamic professional specializing in supply chain management, project coordination, and administrative duties. Proven track record in training teams, improving communication, and enhancing inventory processes to achieve operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Focused on efficiently streamlining procedures and maintaining rigorous compliance with safety and security protocols. Highly skilled in effective communication and adept in utilizing Microsoft Office and Excel tools.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Material Management Specialist

United States Air Force
Lackland
02.2004 - 03.2024
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure team efficiency and productivity.
  • Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
  • Coordinated schedules to optimize staffing and workload distribution.
  • Assisted in inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels were maintained.
  • Communicated with team members to address issues and provide guidance.
  • Conducted regular inspections to uphold cleanliness and safety standards.
  • Implemented training sessions to enhance team skills and knowledge retention.
  • Maintained documentation for compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
  • Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
  • Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
  • Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
  • Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
  • Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
  • Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective resources.
  • Managed team of 75 employees, ensuring high productivity and quality standards were met.
  • Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
  • Implemented quality control measures, significantly reducing error rates.
  • Developed supply chain strategies to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Managed inventory levels using advanced tracking systems and analytics tools.
  • Conducted risk assessments to mitigate disruptions in the supply chain process.
  • Trained staff on supply chain processes, safety protocols, and compliance standards.
  • Collaborated with logistics partners to streamline transportation and distribution activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions within the supply chain system.
  • Identified potential suppliers and negotiated contracts that met the company's needs in terms of pricing, quality, service level agreements.
  • Implemented clear and effective planning strategies to meet supply chain needs, meet demand and optimize distribution.
  • Monitored supplier performance metrics such as quality, cost, lead time, and delivery accuracy.
  • Planned transportation routes for domestic and international shipments using routing software applications.
  • Enhanced supply chain processes, strengthening planning procedures, organizing schedules and maintaining records.
  • Fostered relationships with suppliers to develop purchasing agreements with logistics customers and reduce risks.
  • Liaised with carriers regarding shipment issues; resolving discrepancies between carriers' invoices and records.
  • Facilitated risk management within the supply chain, developing contingency plans to mitigate potential disruptions.

Project Management Intern

Allegient Giving
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Helped create presentations summarizing project goals and outcomes for stakeholder engagement.
  • Assisted in the coordination of project activities to ensure successful completion within established deadlines.
  • Engaged with volunteers to facilitate communication and enhance team collaboration efforts.
  • Maintained up-to-date records on all tasks associated with assigned projects.
  • Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress and identify any issues that need to be addressed.
  • Prepared for team meetings by organizing materials, building charts and preparing presentations.

Administrative Assistant

United States Air Force
Dover
02.2021 - 10.2023
  • Managed scheduling and coordination for senior officers' meetings and events.
  • Prepared and processed official documents and correspondence for the office.
  • Handled incoming communications, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel.
  • Organized and maintained electronic and physical filing systems for easy access.
  • Assisted in budget preparation by tracking expenditures and processing invoices.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements, including itineraries and accommodations for personnel.
  • Conducted inventory management of office supplies, ensuring timely replenishment.
  • Supported training sessions by preparing materials and arranging logistics as needed.
  • Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
  • Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
  • Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
  • Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
  • Answered questions from customers regarding products and services offered by the company.
  • Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
  • Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
  • Updated contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information.
  • Proofread content for typo-free emails and documentation.
  • Facilitated communication between different departments within the organization.
  • Conducted research on various topics as requested by management.
  • Oversaw staff correspondence, record tracking and data communications, resulting in improved automation of office operations.
  • Executed on-time, under-budget projects by solving complex issues for senior leadership.
  • Raised funds by organizing multiple events and diligently managed details to meet deadlines.

Cashier

Wal-Mart Store
Rancho Cucamonga
08.2003 - 12.2003
  • Handled cash transactions accurately and efficiently at a major retail chain.
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided excellent service experience.
  • Operated point-of-sale systems to process payments and manage sales data.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area for customer convenience.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth daily operations during peak hours.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Performed inventory checks to support stock management and replenishment efforts.
  • Trained new cashiers on procedures, policies, and customer service standards.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by management.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
  • Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
  • Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Supply Chain Management

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
10-2015

High School Diploma -

Silverado High School
Victorville, CA
06-2002

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Cost negotiation
  • Risk assessment
  • Quality control
  • Project coordination
  • Team collaboration
  • Schedule management
  • Documentation compliance
  • Employee training
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Performance monitoring
  • Process improvement
  • Production scheduling
  • Materials planning
  • Demand forecasting
  • Cost reduction
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Sourcing strategies
  • Warehouse management
  • Transportation management
  • Stock replenishment
  • Procurement expertise
  • Vendor engagement
  • Document drafting
  • Task prioritization
  • Professionalism
  • Shipment inspection
  • Data evaluation
  • Route management
  • Organization and prioritization
  • Problem-solving
  • Receiving protocols
  • Warehouse safety
  • Inventory auditing
  • Process optimization
  • Order verification
  • Data documentation
  • Pallet jack operation
  • Microsoft office
  • Analytical thinking
  • Physical stamina
  • Workflow planning
  • Excellent communication
  • Product identification
  • Forklift operation
  • Reliability
  • Organizational skills
  • Continuous improvement
  • Prepare packages
  • Active listening
  • Prepare documents
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Conflict resolution
  • Safety procedures
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Load Unloading
  • Inspect shipments
  • Product and materials sorting
  • Logistics coordination

Affiliations

  • Volunteer Advocate
  • Enjoy Art Projects

Accomplishments

  • Authored numerous work guidelines, regulations, templates.
  • Taught classes on Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Teams/Zoom
  • Numerous Letters of Appreciation, Medals for Excellence, Coins for Recognition and Outstanding Performance

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Project Management Intern

Allegient Giving
10.2023 - 01.2024

Administrative Assistant

United States Air Force
02.2021 - 10.2023

Material Management Specialist

United States Air Force
02.2004 - 03.2024

Cashier

Wal-Mart Store
08.2003 - 12.2003

Associate of Applied Science - Supply Chain Management

Community College of The Air Force

High School Diploma -

Silverado High School