Shipping/Receiving Lead Person/Supervisor

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BURBANK, CA ***** Phone 818-***-****

E-mail ********@***.***

SHELDON GELLER

Objective To be a part of an efficient Shipping Department. I would like a job where my skills and knowledge are appreciated.

Summary of Qualifications I ran the Shipping/Receiving Department (Logistics) at the West Coast plant of Bowne & Co., the leading Financial Printer in the U.S. I was in charge of the 2nd shift operations for 18 years and ran the 1st shift for an additional 12 years. I handled all aspects of a Shipping/Receiving Department including: negotiating prices for air freight and local messenger services; arranging truck, air, local and international shipments; supervising a staff of up to 7 people on two shifts and handling the purchasing of all department supplies. I took over the department’s managerial duties and successfully ran them for the last 7 years. During the past two years I have handled the out-sourcing of binding and distribution as well as participating in print out-sourcing.

I am experienced using a number of computer programs on a PC (Microsoft Office; Excel, Clippership Shipping Systems; Avery-Pro, Photo-shop, various on-line shipping programs) and have operated Macintosh computers in my home for the past 15 years.

I initiated many cost saving programs and was instrumental in saving tens of thousands of dollars in annual shipping costs.

After more than 30 years with Bowne I was one of the senior employees in the Western Region.

Professional Experience 1980 - 2011 Bowne & Co. Western Region Los Angeles, CA

Shipping (Logistics) Supervisor

I directly supervised from 3 to as many as 10 people (including temporary help). I was instrumental in developing procedures for operating the department. I have performed yearly reviews for department employees as well as hands-on supervision of all aspects of the Shipping and Receiving (Logistics) Department. I regularly prepared and set-up all manner of shipments (local, domestic & international) from small packages and LTL shipments to large truckload shipments. Bowne was the countries leading Financial Printer and all materials were extremely time sensitive.

1977 –1980 Sergeant Industries Huntington Park, CA

Shipping Lead Person

I set-up and ran a Shipping Department for a new division of an Aerospace manufacturer. Sergeant manufactured parts for the Trident Submarine as well as a number of aircraft companies and had many government contracts.

Education 1970 - 1972 Van Nuys High School Van Nuys, CA

High School Graduate

Training I have successfully completed courses in Leadership; Harassment In the Workplace; Developing Others; Communication; Basic Forklift Operations (certified operator).

Awards received I was a member of Bowne’s Strike Force (for Outstanding Achievement above and beyond the normal duties); I was nominated for Bowne Corporation’s Employee of the Year and won the Employee of the Month award. I was also an instrumental member of a Quality Action Team and won awards from the Printers Association.

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