LAURA WHITELAW
CONTACT
Harrison, NJ 07029
ad2nnc@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To apply my managerial skills and expertise in shipping, receiving, and customer service to a supportive role with a strong organization. SKILLS
- Strong Customer Service Experience
- Focused and Dependable Team Leader
- Efficient Analytical Multitasker
- Training and Development
- Schedule Maintenance
- Report Writing
- Shipping and Receiving
- Excellent Communication and
Interpersonal Skills
- Bilingual (Proficient in Spanish)
- Inventory Management
EXPERIENCE
Machine Operator
Anheuser-Busch InBev – Newark, NJ 04/2023 – Present
- Operate, configure, and maintain machinery to ensure it works at its full capacity.
- Use attention to detail and problem-solving skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain great communication skills and focus on safety to detail issues and act when problems arise.
Production Supervisor
Aerofarms Insperity – Newark, NJ 07/2021 – 10/2021
- Ensured health and food safety meets Serve Safe and HACCP regulations.
- Displayed strong leadership by goal- and expectation-setting for associates.
- Projected costs and prepared budgets to ensure constraints and deadlines are met. Supervisor Shipping and Receiving
PVH Corp/Tommy Hilfiger – Secaucus, NJ 07/2014 – 07/2021
- Controlled movement of product lines, including warehouse management, workload monitoring, notice shipping, and inbound planning.
- Ensured accurate and timely inventory management.
- Implemented in productivity improvement strategies.
- Managed and trained a staff of over 200 employees. Shipping and Receiving Manager
Macy’s East – Paramus, NJ 08/2011 – 03/2012
- Managed daily receiving and distribution of product lines to various departments.
- Developed daily action plans for multiple organizational teams.
- Maintained stock levels and made key decisions about stock controls.
- Provided training, appraisals, and performance reviews for over 78 employees. Stadium Supervisor
LAZ Parking – Harrison, NJ 01/2010 – 03/2012
- Trained, developed, and managed a 60-person staff for valet skybox parking.
- Managed security for multiple lots around Red Bull Arena.
- Served as parking/security liaison for the Red Bull Arena to external sporting bodies, promotors, media, and third-party event organizers. EDUCATION
AS in Human and Social Services
Essex County College, Newark, NJ
Completed 2016
Studied Elementary Education
Hyles-Anderson College, Crown Point, IN
Completed 1998
Certificate in Business, Travel & Tourism
Clark Business School, Chicago, IL
Completed 1991