Laverne Sims
Chicago, IL ***21
***********@*****.***
Objective: To secure a long term challenging position that allows me to contribute and utilize my skills,
education and level of expertise.
Work Experience
2/2013 to 6/2014 Shippers Warehouse, Forklift Driver
Was responsible for loading and unloading trucks using a sit-down reach truck and order picking responsibilities
operating the stand-up forklift; I checked paperwork making sure the product matched and reported damages to
management. Used a RF Scanner
2/2012 to 1/2013 Bagcraft Packaging, Material Handler
Was responsible for operating a roll clamp, reach and sit down forklift; took materials to the machines for the
operators to run and performed data entry duties but inputting all materials used into the system for inventory
and production control; unloaded trucks using a sit down forklift; performed inventory cycle counts responsible
to make arrangement pick up by the carrier specified the customers purchase order
10/2009 to Present Jacobson Company (Staffing), Forklift Driver
Worked various temp assignments where I was responsible for Receiving product using a forklift, put product
away by hand and reach truck, pick orders by hand and reach truck and check orders incoming and outgoing for
accuracy.
03/2007 to 10/2009 Retail Marketing Professional Inc. Team Leader
Was responsible for leading, managing and training up to 20 people to set new Home Depot stores up; used
planograms and read blue prints to give instructions to workers on setup procedures and placement of racks and
shelves; Build displays and cut ins; performed inventory counts by hand and recorded the findings; performed
audits and entered data into a customized data base system
06/2004 to 09/2008 PMR Service Inc. Service Rep.
Was responsible for maintain the garden department at Home Depot; ordered product; assembled displays;
counted and placed inventory in the appropriate spots; stocked and priced merchandise; called vendors for store
credit when necessary; reset plan o grams, operated a reach truck and entered data into a data base system
11/1999 to 5/2003 Home Depot IDC. Warehouse / Receptionist Shipping Clerk
Answered incoming calls, greeted and assisted customers, performed data entry and filled paperwork; put away
stock; performed order picking duties using a reach truck and loaded and unloaded merchandise
Education: 2000 to 2001
Joliet Junior College, Joliet
Business Management