JACOB TAYLOR
Highland Springs, Virginia ***** / 804-***-**** / **********@*******.***
Profile
A self starter, with extensive career in warehousing; having served in every capacity from "lumper" to Operations Manager. An effective leader because he’s one of the team, knowledgeable and experienced in every facet of warehousing, from top to bottom. Mr. Fix-it, the one "they" call upon to get the job done; looking for the opportunity to continue to excel.
Professional Experience
PERSONAL CARE AIDE August 2009 - December 2012
PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS, LLC Richmond, Va.
• Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists.
• Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.
• Perform housekeeping duties.
• Plan, shop for and prepare nutritious meals.
• Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle.
OPERATIONS OFFICER August 1999 - June 2002
SOWER INC Highland Springs, Va
• Direct and coordinate the production, pricing, sales of products and manage inventory.
• Oversee activities directly related to making products or providing services.
• Direct and coordinate organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations.
• Determine goods and services to be sold, and set prices.
• Locate, select, and procure merchandise for resale.
SHIPPING SUPERVISOR January 1999 - June 2002
SUPERVALU Mechcanicsville, Va
• Supervise the work of employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems.
• Discuss job performance problems with employees to identify causes and issues and to work on resolving problem
• Evaluate employees' job performance and conformance to regulations and recommend appropriate personnel action.
• Maintain records pertaining to personnel, orders, supplies, or machine maintenance.
• Coordinate activities with other supervisory personnel or with other work units or departments.
PROCESS COORDINATOR February 1995 - March 1998
MENLO LOGISTICS Richmond, Va
• Monitor and make adjustments to automated warehouse management system.
• Oversee selection and packageing process
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures.
• Recommend or execute personnel actions, such as hirings, evaluations, and promotions.
SHIPPING AND RECEIVING SUPERVISOR May 1991 - December 1992
NORTH AMERICAN MARKETING Richmond, Va
• Maintain organization of storage facility as well as flow and replenishment to production line.
• Check specifications of materials loaded or unloaded against information contained in work orders.
• Examine freight to determine loading sequences.
• Perform the same work duties as those supervised or perform more difficult or skilled tasks or assist in their performance.
• Inspect equipment for wear and for conformance to safety specifications.
OPERATIONS MANAGER July 1987 - February 1990
CLASSIC FLOORING DISTRIBUTORS Richmond va
• Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.
• Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel process
• Coordinate routing and perform dispatch of deliveries
• Manage the movement of goods into and out of warehouse facility.
• Perform sales floor work, such as greeting or assisting customers, stocking shelves, or taking inventory.
Education & Training
GRAPHIC DESIGN
WESTWOOD COLLEGE Denver, Co
MARKETING & MANAGMENT
J SARGEANT REYNOLDS COMM. COLL. Richmond, Va.
COMMERCIAL ART
ART INSTRUCTION SCHOOLS Chicago, Ill