Experienced Operations Professional and Veteran
Resume:
Antonio Fowlkes
Tacoma, WA *****
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Objective
Motivated, and meticulous individual, eager to use my strong work ethic and twenty plus years of experience in high volume environments, aiming to contribute to the company’s operational efficiency while upholding the highest safety standards.
Work Experience
Warehouse Specialist
Eagle Beverage and Accessories – Renton, WA October 2024 to Present
Training and Supervision: In senior role, training new members or assisting supervisors in coordinating daily tasks.
Managed daily warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, and order fulfillment for 500+ items daily.
Conducted regular cycle counts and physical inventories, reconciling discrepancies and ensuring 99% accuracy.
Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move and organize products, maintaining a 100% safety record.
Utilized Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to track stock movement and update inventory in real-time.
Scheduling/Hazardous Materials Coordinator
Trojan Lithograph Corp - Renton, WA
June 2021 to October 2024
Schedule Management: Developed a “Master” schedule for all staff, appointments, meetings, events, or resources, and updating calendars and agendas as needed.
Identified and resolved scheduling conflicts and developed alternative solutions to minimize disruption.
Assisted in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures: Utilizing scheduling software, databases, and office software (e.g., MS Excel, Outlook to streamline processes.
Mediating between parties: Serving as a point of contact between clients, staff, vendors, and management to coordinate workflow and ensure everyone is on the same page.
General administrative tasks: Performing additional office duties such as data entry, managing correspondence, and filing, when required.
Responsible for the instruction of Safety Training and Hazardous Materials Training for the department.
Handling, storing and usage of hazardous materials according to specific safety regulations when required by the facility.
Forklift Operator and Material Handler
Omax Corporation - Kent, WA December 2017 to January 2021
Operating Equipment Safely: Maneuvering various type of powered industrial trucks, such as sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, and pallet jacks, to transport material efficiently.
Trained all temporary associates on all facets of Material Handling responsibilities while assigned to the department.
Loading, unloading, and securing loads: Loading and unloading incoming and outgoing freight from trucks, containers, or production areas.
Receiving and Storing: Receiving incoming shipments, following inventory control procedures, such as “first in, first out” (FIFO).
Quality control: Inspect incoming and outgoing shipments for damage, quality deficiencies, or discrepancies, and report them as required.
In addition to the core duties, collaborated closely with team members and supervisors, and assisted with general warehouse labor or housekeeping tasks as needed.
Inventory Supervisor/Warehouse Supervisor
Taylor Farms – Kent, WA
December 2012 to October 2017
Ensured precise and efficient management of the company’s stock to prevent overstocking or stockouts.
Inventory Control: Developing and enforcing procedures for tracking, storing, and distributing inventory items.
Auditing and Reconciliation: Leading regular cycle counts and annual physical inventories to verify records, researching and resolving any discrepancies or variances.
Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate inventory records and reports, often using warehouse management systems (WMS) or ERP systems.
Analysis and Forecasting: Analyzing inventory data, sales patterns, and demands to make recommendations for restocking, reducing excess stock, or improving processes.
Quality and Loss Prevention: Inspecting items for damage or discrepancies and collaborating with security or management to establish loss prevention policies and ensure the secure storage of all items.
Operations Management: Overseeing all daily warehouse activities, including the receiving, storge, order picking/packing, and shipping of goods.
Staff Supervision: Hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating the performance of warehouse staff, assigning workloads, and setting shift schedule.
Safety and Compliance: Enforcing safety protocols, prioritizing worker safety by implementing and enforcing company safety rules and procedures, including those set by regulatory bodies like OSHA.
Education
Associate of Science in Operations Management
Community College of the United States Air Force - Maxwell AFB, AL 2004
Skills
Management and Leadership capabilities
Outstanding customer service
Self-motived/Collaborative.
Adaptability to meaningful platforms.
Administrative and clerical skills.
Effective time management and prioritization.
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