Deasia Preston

Augusta

Summary

Detail-Oriented Warehouse Operations Specialist with a proven track record in providing invaluable support to material and inventory management. Adept at fostering seamless teamwork and leveraging strong problem-solving skills to address complex challenges. Also a tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.

Pursuing full-time and part-time roles that present professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Manager / Keyholder

Carolina Pottery

08.2024 - 09.2025

Displays product knowledge and customer experience skills.
Provides leadership support and help run the store when managers are away.
Understands store sales plan and company sales goals and helps drive sales by increasing key performance indicators.
Covers the sales floor zone and ensures that assigned areas are up to visual standards.
Assists in the opening and closing of the store.
Works the register, processes sales transactions, and uses product knowledge to drive add on sales.
Closes out the register and communicates any shortages or overages to the store manager.
Manages inventory tracking system to record deliveries, shipments and stock levels.
Evaluates deliveries, shipments and product levels to improve inventory control procedures.
Analyzes daily product and supply levels to anticipate inventory problems and shortages.
Manages schedules of employees, deliveries and shipments to optimize operations.
Trained and mentored team members
Analyzed sales data to forecast demand and adjust inventory accordingly.
Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and products.

Forklift Operator

Pepsi Bottling Group

02.2022 - 06.2023

Proficiently operate forklift equipment, including both stand-up and sit-down models, while utilizing R/F scan gun technology and warehouse management systems.
Strictly adhere to established standard operating procedures to ensure efficient and safe warehouse operations.
Manage the inbound process, which involves receiving inbound shipments, executing outbound picking tasks, and loading both concentrate and raw materials.
Conduct routine maintenance on forklift equipment, including tasks such as fluid changes, refueling, and cleaning to ensure equipment remains in optimal working condition.
Collaborated with team members to optimize loading processes and reduce turnaround times.
Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.

Loader/unloader

FedEx Ground

09.2020 - 02.2022

Meticulously observed and applied correct lifting techniques when handling substantial boxes, prioritizing injury prevention and workplace safety.
Expertly managed packages in instances of damage or loss, swiftly addressing and documenting such incidents in accordance with established protocols.
Thoroughly examined all incoming and outgoing packages, rigorously verifying their compliance with stipulated standards before authorizing their shipment or acceptance.
Operated loading equipment to efficiently transfer packages onto delivery trucks.
Collaborated with team members to streamline loading operations and enhance workflow efficiency.

Machine Operator

Kraft Heinz

06.2019 - 09.2020

Assumed accountability for the precise filling of bacon packages, ensuring attention to detail in the packaging process.
Conducted routine maintenance on machines, extending operational lifespan and reliability.
Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes and maintain quality standards.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize workflow and meet production targets.
Implemented process improvements that increased production efficiency and reduced waste.
Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hephzibah High School

05-2019

Skills

Microsoft Office
Shipping and Receiving
Cash handling
RF scanner
Microsoft Outlook
Phone etiquette
Supervising experience
Store management
Typing
VPN
Materials handling
Commercial cleaning
Communication skills
Food handling
OSHA Workplace Safety
Merchandising
Management
Order fulfillment and Processing Supply Chain and Inventory
Loader operation

Forklift Operations
Customer service
Time Management
Analysis skills
Microsoft Word
Customer support
Microsoft Excel
Planograms
Assembly Line Operations
Manufacturing
Order Picker
Windows
Distribution center
Janitorial experience
Data entry
Decision-making
Paperwork reviewing
Buffing

Timeline