Ephrim Edwards
Savannah
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in process facilitation and training. Demonstrated success in optimizing inventory management and improving team performance. Committed to upholding safety and quality standards in dynamic environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Banquet Chef
The Olde Pink House
Savannah
03.2023 - Current
- Prepared banquet meals following standard recipes and aligning with customer preferences to ensure satisfaction.
- Coordinated with servers on timing of completed dishes and menu offerings to enhance food delivery efficiency.
- Ensured cleanliness of work area while adhering to safety procedures to maintain a safe kitchen environment.
LTO/Expeditor/Freight Checker
Shaw Industries
Port Wentworth
06.2022 - Current
- Facilitated cross-departmental material flow to ensure timely production schedules.
- Trained team members on safety protocols and best practices to enhance workplace safety.
- Inspected quality assurance of products before they were shipped out to customers.
- Monitored inventory levels to prevent shortages and maintain operational efficiency.
Forklift Operator/Loader and Unloader
Floor & Decor
Pooler
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring accurate placement of products.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse efficiently.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment consistently.
- Assisted in training new operators on proper forklift handling techniques.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA04-2004
Skills
- Logistics coordination
- Inventory management
- Order management
- Shipping logistics
- Material coordination
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Shipment documentation
- Documentation management
- Process optimization
- Route optimization
- Process facilitation
- Issue resolution
- Compliance management
- Team leadership
- Staff onboarding
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Strong organization
- Attention to detail
- Detail-oriented
- Reliability
- Decision-making
Timeline
Banquet Chef
The Olde Pink House
03.2023 - Current
LTO/Expeditor/Freight Checker
Shaw Industries
06.2022 - Current
Forklift Operator/Loader and Unloader
Floor & Decor
11.2018 - 09.2019
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Savannah Technical College