Multi-Industry Inventory & QA Professional
Resume:
Richard M. Valentine
*** ********** *** *****,**. 19341
Cellular Telephone: 484-***-**** Email: *********@*****.***
PROFILE
Loyal (15+ years with the same company), dependable individual with the flexibility to work with a team and individually.
Detail-oriented professional with combined extensive professional training and experience in inventory management for a 500+ MM company.
Accomplished in hard goods and electronics assembly and quality assurance (QA) testing according to product specifications. Key areas of expertise include automotive, telecommunications, information technology, and machinery.
Effective anticipator of potential roadblocks and adept in developing and implementing plans of action to solve and prevent the reoccurrence of problems, while demonstrating the ability to interface at all levels of the company.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certified forklift operator.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Recent Professional Experience
NAPA Auto Parts, Downingtown, PA
Sept, 2024 to Present 2025
Delivering parts to Customers.
Picks up parts from vendors, ensure stock room parts are accurately stocked and maintain/check inventory.
Maintaining a distribution log or tracking system to record all deliveries/pickups made
Maintain store delivery truck through adherence maintained to safety checklists, ensuring vehicle is clean, and that basic maintenance is done
INFRAMARK. 550 South Brandywine Avenue. Downingtown, PA 19335
WASTEWATER OPERATOR
Jan,2024 TO March,2024
Responsibilities:
Operate wastewater plants,monitoring all equipment and chemicals to ensure effluent water meets applicable standards
Collect and record data for record maintenance and reporting to designated state agencies
Monitor treatment process for compliance, inspect equipment, monitor conditions,meters,and gauges to determine load requirements and functionality.
JOB FUNCTION/PURPOSE
The Operator 1 is responsible for operation and maintenance of equipment in water or wastewater treatment facilities
NAPA Auto Parts, Downingtown, PA
December 2021- Jan.2024
Delivering parts to Customers.
Picks up parts from vendors, ensure stock room parts are accurately stocked and maintain/check inventory.
Maintaining a distribution log or tracking system to record all deliveries/pickups made
Maintain store delivery truck through adherence maintained to safety checklists, ensuring vehicle is clean, and that basic maintenance is done
Luxury and Exotic Automobile Service Driver, Maserati of The Main Line, Devon, PA
November 2019 – May 2021
Transporting and delivering clients’ high-end vehicles that are being serviced at the dealership.
Shuttling clients to and from their destination.
Ensuring clients’ vehicles have been maintained and delivered in a safe and secure manner.
Head of Vendor Management and Inventory, The Church of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
July 2018-Sept 2020
The Church of Philadelphia was designated part of the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places “Wayne Junction Historical District” by the Philadelphia Historical Commission (effective 13 Jul 2018)
Performed repairs in the church building and on church vehicles.
Maintained the sewer pump to ensure it was working at all times to prevent flooding.
Identify potential vendors and assess their capabilities through the Vendor Qualification Assessment process to bring building structures compliant with Philadelphia Historical Commission’s and Philadelphia License and Inspection’s requirements.
Oversee team of vendors to ensure coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope.
Provide updates to the Pastor and Church Board regarding church renovations.
Procure equipment and products based upon Church’s needs. Maintain accurate inventory stock through audits and documenting in the inventory system.
Inventory Management Specialist, QVC Studio Park, West Chester, PA
February 2002 - May 2018
Owned the inventory management process. Managed the inbound and outbound activities related to the receipt, storage and transfer of goods.
Procured goods based upon the best value for the business through liaising between vendors and site managers, obtaining quotes, and purchasing goods.
Monitored and recorded inventory adjustments and transfers.
Audited inventory and for any discrepancies conducted an investigation, identified root cause and applied corrective and preventive action.
Utilized visual component knowledge by assembling equipment received according to product specifications and tested functionality prior to delivery to internal customers.
Identified areas of inventory lifecycle process improvement and collaborated with management to identify solutions.
Operated the forklift and pallet jack efficiently and safely.
Relevant Historical Experience
Distribution Coordinator, SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals, Collegeville, PA
February 1995 - February 2001
Served as the ad interim (6 months) Manager, Distribution Coordinator for the Clinical Investigational Drug Department.
Applied and implemented Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to clinical supplies inventory and warehousing workflow.
Distributed finished clinical supplies to clinical study research sites throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Controlled the inventory and warehousing of clinical supplies and maintained data in the inventory database.
Ensured timely delivery of clinical supplies through coordinating with Clinical Trial Supplies Logistics Managers.
Operated the forklift and other equipment as applicable.
Mechanical Assembler, AT&T, King of Prussia, PA
February 1987 - February 1990
Interpreted blueprints and schematics for assembling remote terminal circuit boards.
Documented calibration for all instruments used in the calibration laboratory.
Maintained documentation associated with the calibration program.
Assembled Wire Harnesses.
Soldering Cicuit Boards
Automotive Technician, Lankford Buick, Norristown, PA
June 1985 - February 1987
Performed Pennsylvania state inspection and emissions testing.
Tested, diagnosed, repaired and performed quality control of deliverables on a variety of automobiles.
Performed electrical and mechanical repairs on various vehicles.
EDUCATION
General Motors Technical Center, Moorestown, NJ
Central Montgomery County Area Vocational Technical School, Norristown, PA
Automotive Technology Certificate, Pottstown Community College, Pottstown, PA
High School Diploma, Plymouth Whitemarsh Senior High School, Plymouth, PA
Delaware County Community College, Media. PA
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
OSHA Certified Forklift Operator
State of Pennsylvania Automotive Inspection and Emissions Certification
Computerized Automotive Repair Certification
Waste Water Management Certifiation
References Available Upon Request
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