Valerie Stradford
Fort Lawn, SC *****
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Professional Summary
Highly dedicated administrative assistant who is a committed professional with excellent technology skills with the ability to manage tasks and team build to produce effective results.
Core qualifications
Data entry/ records/ time management/ inventory tracking
Expert user of Management Resource Planning, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) programs
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, and Excel
Workforce Management Analyst to review the metrics and performance of employees to identify trends, recommend operational goals, create plans, and improve the overall efficiency of the team
Experience
Gen Pak LLC, Charlotte, NC February 2022- June 30, 2023
Load Planner
Negotiated contracts, freight and spot market rates with shippers and carriers to achieve targeted profit and budget
Scheduled Delivery/Pickup appointments
Negotiated prices to broker out loads
Worked with carriers to make on-time deliveries, informed customer if delivery was late
Power Technique, Rock Hill, SC
Shipping & Receiving Clerk July 2020- July 2021
Processed shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies for reporting, accounting, and record keeping
Packed, sealed, labeled, or affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, and postage meter
Determined shipping methods, routes, or rates for materials to be shipped
Processed UPS/FedEx
Unloaded trucks/Received product into system
Processed RMA’s
Logistic Administrator September 2019-June 2020
Effectively supported logistics department in all administrative areas and perform special projects as assigned
Managed and coordinated all discrepancies with customers
Prepare shipping documents (like invoices, bills of lading
Track orders for timely delivery
Material Planner September 2017- September 2019
Processed required materials to generate purchase orders
Ensured consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary for production
Track production volume and monitor customer demand patterns and purchasing trends
Oversee the supply and delivery of materials and products
Logistic Technician January 2017- September 2017
Maintained automated records, stock supplies, and shortage
Examined and report on the lack of supply and shipping
Communicated and connected with carriers and shippers
Maintain physical inventory, cycle counted parts
Adjusted inventory in system (added or take out)
Quality Reject Technician August 2014-January 2017
Assist the Quality Manager in developing and maintaining ISO9100 procedures and work instructions
Work with supervisors and managers to address shift concerns; investigate root cause issues and assist to develop corrective actions
Compiled information and data to develop metrics and reports
Processed rejections in system, contacted customer for replacements or sent parts out for repair
Team Lead February 2008- August 2014
Developed weekly and daily work schedules for warehouse team
Supervised and trained team members
Ensured that premises and equipment were clean and in good working order
Enforced procedures for compliance with health and safety regulations
Assigning task to team members, communicating purposes of work items and the importance of meeting deadlines
Education & Training
Supply Chain Management
York Technical College, Rock Hill, SC 2024 - Present
Customer Service Certificate 2021 - 2022
York Technical College, Rock Hill, SC
Medical Office Assistant 2006 - 2007
York Technical College, Rock Hill, SC