ALVIN WALKER JR
GREENSBORO, NC ***** • *** -***-8177 • ***********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
●More than 30 years of warehouse and materials experience.
●Proven ability to manage warehouse, inventory, shipping, and receiving operations.
●Hard-working and detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask effectively.
●Outstanding leadership, motivation, and communication skills.
●Skilled in safe forklift driving and warehouse operations
●Handle order expediting of electronics and fragile equipment,
●Handle basic data entry and retrieval on computer systems.
●Responsible for order picking, and stocking of computer equipment at major warehouse.
●Proven abilities in stocking, order-picking, shipping, and receiving.
●Team leader with a proven ability to train, supervise, motivate, and evaluate customer service representatives.
●Executed daily operations of shipping and receiving of goods.
●Loaded materials into vehicles and installed strapping, brackets, and padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
SKILLS
●Proficient in WMS and warehouse operations
●Detail-oriented
●Good team player
●PC Skills in Windows environment
●Good judgment
●Data entry skills
●Problem-solving skills
●Effective communication and interpersonal skills
●Interpersonal skills
●Inventory
●Microsoft Word
●PC Skills
●Problem-solving skills
●Staff Management
●Customer Service Expertise
●Scheduling
●Training and Development
●Team Development
WORK HISTORY
Warehouse Inventory dock Worker / Prologistix/EFW Warehouse Greensboro NC 09/2023-Present
●Certified Forklift Driver
●Data entry
●Inventory Manager
●Processing Assistant
●Lead specialist Trainer
Inventory Control Auditor/ Amazon DC Warehouse - Kernersville NC 06/2020-09/2023
●Learning Ambassador
●Auditor
●Forklift Operator
●Train / Teach New hires for on-boarding
●Stower /Picker items into and from assign bin locations
●Responsible for managing inventory and record keeping
●Problem Solver
Support Manager/Team Lead
Walmart - Greensboro, NC 09/2016 - 6/2020
●Prepared employee schedules for maximum coverage during key hours.
●Tracked and documented metrics, and evaluated trends.
●Helped employees with day-to-day work and complex problems by applying motivational and analytical strategies.
●Monitored employee and customer interactions to assess quality of service.
●Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
●Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
Customer Service
Aerosphere Aviation - Greensboro, NC 01/2015 - 08/2015
●Data entry using Microsoft Word and Quantum system.
●Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
●Assisted customers with setting appointments, shipping, and special order requests, and arranging merchandise pick-up at other locations.
●Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Sales Associate and Warehouse
Walmart - High Point, NC 07/2013 - 12/2014
●Loading, unloading, and stocking inventory.
●Tracked stock using company inventory management software.
●Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.
●Analyzed and properly processed product returns, assisting customers with finding alternative merchandise to meet needs.
●Liaised with customers and recommended specific products and specials, aligning with individual needs, requirements, and specifications.
Driver/Loader & Unloaded, Material Handler, Inventory Specialist
Kelly Temp Services - High Point, North Carolina 02/2006 - 01/2011
●Informed purchasing team of missing or damaged items immediately when unloading and receiving.
●Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
●Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders, and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
●Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.
●Completed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits to track shrinkage and inform purchasing decisions.
●Verified contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
●Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
EDUCATION
Psychology
Argosy University - Pittsburgh, PA
Psychology
Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ
High School Diploma
Love Home School Program 06/2002