Experienced Warehouse & Shipping Specialist

Brian C. Blacknall

Marlboro, NJ 732-***-**** ***************@*****.***

EXPERIENCED WAREHOUSE CLERK • SHIPPING SPECIALIST

CORE COMPETENCIES

Warehouse Operations • Team Leadership • Supply Chain • Shipping & Receiving Logistics Time Management • Compliance Policies & Procedures • Written & Verbal Communication PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lowe’s Home Improvement Marlboro NJ

Outside Garden Receiver 02/2019 - 05/2025

● Appointed as store mentor with responsibilities including inventory control, store management, appearance maintenance, and department supervision

● Single-handedly loaded unloaded incoming shipments in outdoor department by following detailed shipping manifestos and directions

● Trained all new hires on company policies and department duties, while enforcing internal education to maintain ever-changing safety procedures

● Collaborated with outside vendors to assemble in-store product design areas according to sophisticated planograms, with a goal of reflecting nationwide matching displays

● Cultivated long-term relations with customers by providing exceptional service, resulting in consistent praise and recognition as a Platinum Associate

● Prepared customer orders for pickup by following exact details and assembling items in a prompt manner

Allere Distribution Freehold, NJ

Shipping and Receiving Coordinator 05/2013 - 12/2016

● Operated company equipment while working alongside diverse team of professionals, as well as processing orders through intricate UPS software

● Scheduled timely shipments for key accounts with brokers and trucking companies, in addition to packing orders for all shipments as per SOPs and company instructions

● Ensured safe delivery of customer orders by utilizing systems, following requirements, printing packing slips, preparing Bill of Lading, and affixing proper shipping labels

● Established detailed records of previous day shipments by reviewing orders and confirming proper documentation was entered

● Contacted third party shipping companies to address any potential issues as they arose, while seeking the most effective solutions

M&M Distributors Tennent, NJ

Supply Manager / UPS Clerk 12/1998 - 04/2013

● Oversaw all incoming UPS orders for glass distribution company by managing 5 company trucks, assessing orders on computer, and loading outgoing packages

● Skillfully handled all aspects of shipping process, starting with order intake, planning, selecting inventory, assembling boxes, crating products, packaging, and shipment

● Filled orders for professional clients, ranging from domestic companies such as Hobby Lobby, high-end museums in New York and Pennsylvania, and overseas partners

● Controlled inventory stock levels by maintaining computer system and tracking all client orders, as well as keeping track when loading stock on pallets and skids

● Strengthened knowledge of UPS Worldship program over 15 years, resulting in ease of operations and faster turnaround for frequent clients

● Followed all safety guidelines to operate Forklift within quick-paced warehouse environment

International Vitamin Corporation Freehold, NJ

Inventory and Stock Specialist 01/1997 - 10/1998

● Palletized hundreds of line orders on a weekly basis, in addition to ensuring all orders were removed and prepared for shipping

● Carefully labeled and stenciled packing with in-depth details for line production

● Introduced streamlined practices to create efficient processes for entire team and vendors

David Michael Motor Car Freehold, NJ

Preparation Manager 04/1988 - 12/1996

● Adhered to company protocols during new and used automobile preparation phase, which included detailing, documentation, and safe delivery, while supervising team of 3

● Handled sensitive information and finances when performing bank runs and deposits during normal work-day operations

● Represented vendor companies, namely Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen, and Honda, with the utmost professionalism

SKILLS

• Staple Gun • Tape Machine • Plexiglass Cutter • Wrapping Machine

• Professional Industrial Trucks (PIT) & Forklift Operations (15 years) • Reach Truck Page 2-732-***-**** ***************@*****.***

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