William Graves
Columbus, Ohio
adbs1u@r.postjobfree.com
Career Narrative
Highly dependable, and hardworking professional with more than five years in the warehouse industry including inventory control, warehouse operations, and project management. Proven ability to organize materials and resources to produce optimal results. Excels in a fast-paced environment and works to complete projects quickly and efficiently. Safely operates and maneuvers a diverse range of heavy-duty warehouse equipment.
Education
Independence High School — Columbus, OH
Graduated: June 2004
Employment History
Eddie Bauer — Columbus, OH
02/14 to Current
Crane Operator
Perform various duties associated with the operation of cranes in accordance with applicable safety rules to lift, transport, and position materials. Understand and communicate crane operator signals. Analyze best practices for crane operation considering weather, placement of personnel and taglines.
Store and log all merchandise and supplies.
Maintain inventory count and locations
Transported materials, tools, and machines to job sites
Demolition
Assisted other personnel as needed to maintain safety
Nationwide Insurance — Columbus, OH
11/15 to 08/18
Auto Processor
Compiled data on Insurance policy changes, changing policy records to conform to the insured’s specifications including but not limited to vehicle changes, coverages changes, driver changes, rewriting policies, and rating vehicles.
Processed in a highly fast paced environment
Maintained and stayed committed to the standard of quality and production
Assisted with Job Fair’s held by Nationwide to recruit potential new hires
Provided detailed explanations of process changes due to system limitations to Agent’s when needed.
Jewish Community Center — Columbus, OH
06/10 to 12/13
Maintenance Technician
Responsible for performing high diversified duties such as but not limited to install, troubleshooting, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety standards.
Cleaned rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, and other work areas.
Cleaned rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies using vacuum cleaners, steamers, and/or shampooers
Gathered and emptied trash
Serviced, cleaned, and supplied restrooms
Replaced damaged fixtures, lights, and/or equipment used by guest
Stripped, sealed, polished, and finished floors
Speed Logistics — Pataskala, OH
09/12 to 03/13
Inventory Control Lead
Led eight employees within the department. Helped team standardize their inventories and the inventory programs used. Conducted 100% inventory check for location, quantity, and description of materials. Trained warehouse personnel on proper PCP procedures and inventory maintenance.
Monitored and maintained current inventory levels and investigated problems.
Performed physical count of inventory and reconciled actual stock count to computer-generated reports.
Processed and documented returns as required following established procedures.
Performed routine clerical duties, included data entry and answered telephones.
Performed miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Identified leaders among team members and developed associates for growth opportunities
Managed employee issues, concerns, and productivity.
Recognized employee performance and provided an environment promoting involvement and a method of tracking results.
Established a pattern of continuous improvement and worked within accepted quality guidelines to achieve goals.
Assisted in managing department workforce, reinforce company policy and procedure, and establish and maintain a healthy working relationship across the organization
Parsec Inc — Norfolk, VA
10/10 to 06/12
Receiving Freight Clerk
Verified and kept records on incoming and outgoing shipments. Verified materials received are as ordered, also responsible for the routing of incoming items to the appropriate department/location. Led the work of shipping and receiving personnel performing related work.
Separated customer orders and placed in appropriate backstock area
Maintained the organization, rotation, and cleanliness of backstock areas
Ensured department compliance with all company standards
Wrote daily and weekly orders that ensured proper inventory levels
Received and unloaded merchandised, checked quality, count and condition
Processed and logged invoices, credits, transfers in a timely and accurate manner
Maintained accurate pricing and signage that meet merchandising standards
Adapted service based on customer needs, handled difficult customer situations and sought solutions to delight the customer
Effectively managed own time and multi-tasked in a fast-paced, high production environment.
Communicated effectively with staff and customers
United States Navy — Norfolk Naval Shipyard
06/04 to 09/07
Boatswain’s Mate
Train, direct, and supervise personnel in ship’s maintenance duties.
Inventory control aboard the U.S.S. Nassau
Operated and maintained equipment used in loading and unloading cargo, ammunition, fuel, and general stores.
Took charge of and supervised UNREP (Underway Replenishment) procedures and equipment.
Acted as petty officer-in-charge of picket boats, self-propelled barges, tugs, and other yard and district craft
Keyed logs weekly
Shipped/Received merchandise
Skills and Competencies
-Warehousing
-Strong Verbal and Personal Communication Skills
-Attention to Detail and Organized
Logistics
-Hazardous material training
-National Defense Ribbon
-Extensive Military Qualification
-Warehouse machinery operation
-Accurate measurements and estimates
-Decision Making Skills
-Problem Solving Skills
-Analytical Thinking and Planning
Data Entry
-Customer Service Skills
-OSHA regulatory compliance
-Quality Control
-Procedural Compliance
-Proficient in MS Suite
-CPR Certified
References available upon request