Carmilla Luke *** First Ave, Chula Vista, CA *****, United States
Cell: 321-***-****
**********@***.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Professional Highlights Manager with more than 25+ years of experience in operations,
finance and some accounting, budgeting and forecasting, profit and
loss, administration, recruiting and staff development, quality
assurance, marketing, sales, and public relations. Increased
efficiency, reduced costs, and increased profits through utilization of
strong troubleshooting and problem resolution skills, while
streamlining and determining optimum use of facilities and
personnel.
General Manager for Distribution Company, GM for Retail with
experience in supervising medium size warehouse, large retail in
metropolitan markets. Proven success in sales, training, customer
satisfaction and new business development. Excellent leadership and
staff management skills.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Building Client/Customer Motivating, Mentoring, Staff
Relationships Development
Effective Decision-Maker P&L Management / Cost
Containment
Problem Analysis and Marketing and Presentation
Resolution Skills
Persuasive Communicator Organization/ Multi-Project
Management
Customer Needs Assessment Controlling shrink and loss
Class A CDL Drivers License Hazmat Certified
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CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Help to launch Amazon Sight SNN4.
Turned around underachieving retail facility, implementing
changes that resulted in goal achievement for the 1st time in 36
months.
Delivered a +67% sales gain with in 3 months.
Improved staff morale, with decreased employee turnover and
absenteeism by 90%
Turned around underachieving, understaffed facility through
restructuring of customer service processes.
Trained staff in new programs, policies, computer updates and
product information
Recruited applicants for management, and supervisor positions.
Assisted in several new store openings, and well as store closing.
Supervised staff upwards to 150 associates providing inventory
control. customer service, and shipping/receiving.
Reduced shrinkage and improved efficiency by motivating
receiving staff to maintain more accurate records.
Knowledgeable in Merchandising, and new store layout to
feature new items and best sellers.
Maintained knowledge of store merchandise to provided helpful
advice to customers.
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Inbound Dock Lead (L3) 6/2021 to Present
Amazon Fulfillment, Dublin, Ireland
My main responsibility is ensuring that safety in my department is
adhered to.
In charge of organizing the daily plan for AA, making sure that all
metric is being establish.
Some of my responsibility are: Time On Task, Flow of appointment
time are kept, Product getting in to the building in a timely manner,
BOL are filled out correctly, if trailer or merchandise is unsafe and
need to be rejected for any reason, I process the paperwork. I also
make sure that any outstanding tickets are followed up and
completed. Working with different department closing to make sure
that there are no barriers that would hinder the customers getting their
product in a timely manner.
Enumerator 8/2020 to 10/2020
US Census Bureau, Kissimmee FL
This temporary assignment required driving throughout Osceola and
Polk County. Using professional, personal and good communication
skills. To gain the trust of the householder. I collected sensitive and
personal information for the 2020 Census.
I was called on to help with Special Assignment. Help to train new
Enumerator with Census equipment.
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Package Handler 4/2020 to 8/2020
FedEx, Orlando, Florida
In the short time that I have been with FedEx, I have assisted in three
different departments.Working in the Smalls Department: Sorted mail
according to groups and destination by hand and by operating
electronic mail-sorting and scanning device. when package are
damaged. Also scanning packages to go in bags, to go to the correct
location.
QA Department: Inspected manufactured and processed products to
ensure compliance with contract specifications and legal
requirements Examined and inspected stock items for wear and
defects, reported damage to supervisor, and disposed of and returned
items to vendor. Packed, unpacked, and marked stock items, using
identification tag, stamp, electric marking tool, and other labeling
equipment.
Unloading Department: unloading product from 45' - 53' trailers,
placing on the different belts to go to correct area of the warehouse.
Professional Driver 5/2019 to 1/2020
Werner Enterprise, Lakeland, FL
I have been on Dedicated, Regional, and Over The Road Accounts in
the pass (7) Seven months.
Load/Unloading of product, Dropping & Hooking of Trailer of all
sizes. Interacting with Customers.
Keeping tract of invoices, Doing Safety inspections on Tractor and
Trailer Daily. Doing daily correction of logging on the Qualcomm. I
also know how to do paper logs as well. Using the Qualcomm daily
to put in proper Macros for assignment that needed to be logged.
CDL Class A -
Endorsement: Tractor/Trailer with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs. or more
Double/Triples. Hazmat, and Tankers
General Manager 12/2018 to 2/2019
Beyda & Associates, Orlando Florida
Within the short time frame I helped prioritize work schedules and
delegated assignments. Ability to assess organizational needs and
implement administrative procedures. Established goals and
objectives, developed policies and procedures, recruited and trained
staff. Established efficient office procedures, record-keeping, and
invoicing systems. Attended corporate planning meetings and
assisted in writing policies and procedures. Gain confidence of team
member as well as customers quickly.
Store Manager/ Frame Shop 8/1996 to 2/2018
Manager
Michaels Stores, San Diego California
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Interviewed and evaluated personnel. Modified time lines and work
schedules according or company needs. Managed day -to-day
operations. Interviewed and evaluated job applicants. Trained office
staff and provided tools that required to reach expectations and
achieve objectives. Identified new methods for cutting operating
costs while increasing services. Utilize all assets and resources
available, maximizing employee productivity and performance to
achieve corporate goals and objectives In creased staff productivity
and technical ability through effective training. Hired, trained, and
supervised Managers, along with team members. Assigned
responsibilities for the departments of Receiving, Frame Shop, Class
Room, Sales Floor and Front End. Consistently able to obtain high
productivity from hectic seasonal periods. Conducted all phases of
office procedures, organizing and coordinating projects for maximum
efficiency Responsible for assessing staff adherence to policy
standards. Resolved problems when they arise.
responsibilities for the departments of Receiving, Frame Shop, Class
Room, Sales Floor and Front End. Consistently able to obtain high
productivity from hectic seasonal periods. Conducted all phases of
office procedures, organizing and coordinating projects for maximum
efficiency Responsible for assessing staff adherence to policy
standards. Resolved problems when they arise.
EDUCATION
1997
San Diego City College San Diego California
Psychology, Minor: Human Resources GPA: 3.1