Christopher Miller
*** ******** ***, ********, **, 92373-6606− 909-***-**** – ******@*******.***
Objective
To utilize my talents as well as previous work experience towards a career with long term potential.
Experience
Self Employed Guide Book Author
Title: Holcomb: Sky Forest Gold
Sold at Amazon, various outdoor retailers, climbing gyms and book stores.
Two editions (2019 and 2022)
2016 – Current
Shipping Manager, Quality Control and Product Testing Manager
Five Ten- Adidas, 1419 W. State St. Redlands, CA
Corporate Address: Five Ten / Adidas America, 5055 N. Greeley Ave, Portland, OR 97217
November 2000 – April 2015
Shipping Manager - Supervise a shipping staff of up to 8 individuals, some of whom were seasonal. Engage in all aspects of shipping and receiving both domestic and International. Use UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL programs and various Logistics companies for larger shipments. Perform seasonal inventory control and cycle counts as needed.
Operate propane and electric forklifts; operate pallet jacks; strapping, wrapping and labeling pallets for shipping; work on ladders, rolling ladders and pallet racking.
Quality Control and Product Testing Manager/Development - In charge of testing pre-market products - ship samples to athletes and consumers for feedback, wear patterns and materials durability; write reports regarding fit, performance and quality on the returned test products. Communicate issues with product development team, sponsorship team and factories in regards to test reports. Work with shoe developers to bring new products to market in a timely and responsible manner.
Customer Service Representative/Retail Store Manager - Take phone calls from customers, both wholesale and retail; receive and input orders; assist with warranty issues; assist with inventory and cycle counts as needed.
Ordering and merchandising of products in a retail setting; assisting customers with questions and concerns; operate a POS system while handling cash and credit cards.
Retail Clerk
Nomad Ventures: Joshua Tree and Idyllwild Locations
405 West Grand Ave Escondido, CA 92025 760-***-****
September 1992 – June 2000
Retail Clerk for two locations
All aspects of stocking, selling and assisting customers in an outdoor Retail shop.
Skills
Data entry using Sage Accpac ERP system, used MS Office and Outlook. Operated Forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment. Previous years of Cal Osha Forklift certification. Familiar with various office equipment and use.
Education
High School Diploma and some community college:
Rolling Hills High School, Palos Verdes, CA. This school is no longer in existence
Graduated 1984
Harbor College, Wilmington, CA General education classes with no degree
Attended 1986-1987
Interests
Volunteer administrator for MountainProject.com - add content, approve submissions and work with site mangers for areas in California since 2002.
References
Adrienne Kassel 623-***-**** Loren Scott 909-499-4071and Bruce Damon 760-***-****