Mulik Simmons
Buford
Summary
Resourceful and customer-focused professional with diverse experience in logistics, inventory management, and recruitment. Proven ability to efficiently manage warehouse operations, including order selection, inventory control, and material handling, while ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety protocols. Skilled in coordinating shipments, maintaining accurate records, and optimizing stock levels. Seeking to leverage strong organizational and problem-solving skills to excel in a leadership role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner Operator/ Assembler/Delivery Driver
American Direct Logistics
Raleigh, NC
01.2025 - Current
- Followed strict time management practices to meet tight delivery schedules and prioritize urgent shipments.
- Maintained a valid driver's license at all times.
- Complied with local safety and traffic laws when traveling.
- Responded quickly to any changes or requests from dispatch personnel.
- Ensured timely and accurate delivery of goods to various locations.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine maintenance checks.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Supported warehouse operations when needed, contributing to a well-rounded understanding of company logistics processes.
- Kept meticulous records of deliveries, including invoices, delivery confirmations, and any other required documentation to ensure accurate tracking and billing processes.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
Medical Courier
USPack Courier Service
Raleigh, NC
06.2024 - Current
- Delivered medical supplies and specimens efficiently to healthcare facilities across designated routes.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and handling procedures for sensitive medical materials.
- Coordinated logistics to optimize delivery schedules and reduce turnaround times for urgent requests.
- Trained new couriers on best practices for secure transport of medical items, enhancing overall team performance.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries, ensuring documentation met regulatory standards and client requirements.
- Managed communication with healthcare providers to address special delivery instructions or concerns promptly.
- Upheld compliance with HIPAA regulations while managing confidential patient information during deliveries.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe vehicle environment to ensure the proper handling of medical supplies and equipment.
- Minimized errors in specimen handling by adhering to established guidelines for labeling, packaging, and temperature control requirements.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to facilitate smooth coordination of specimen pick-up and delivery processes.
- Supported team members during high-volume periods or absences by covering additional routes when necessary.
- Established lasting relationships with customers by delivering packages on time, interacting professionally, and responding promptly to questions.
- Managed delivery route for optimal use of time and fuel.
- Escalated issues to supervisor for immediate remediation.
Mover / Assembler
OO Enterprise
Raleigh, NC
05.2024 - 05.2026
- Coordinated logistics for efficient loading and unloading of goods.
- Operated moving equipment and tools to ensure safety during transport.
- Oversaw team operations, fostering collaboration and timely task completion.
- Streamlined packing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce damage risks.
- Maneuvered items carefully through narrow hallways and doorways to prevent damage.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Reduced potential damage to items by using appropriate packing materials and techniques for fragile or valuable possessions.
- Enhanced team efficiency by coordinating with coworkers to complete tasks quickly and effectively.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Packed boxes by filling voids and arranging items to fit appropriately based on size, dimensions, and weight.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Disconnected and reconstructed furniture by removing headboards from bed frames, unscrewing mirrors from dressers and reassembling tables.
- Facilitated smooth communication between clients and the moving team, addressing any questions or concerns promptly.
- Provided physical assistance during heavy lifting tasks as needed, minimizing risk of injury for both employees and clients'' possessions.
- Communicated with customers courteously and professionally to drive satisfaction.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges during moves, finding effective solutions that satisfied clients'' needs.
- Arranged items at destination according to customer requests and instructions.
ORDER SELECTOR
US Foods
Zebulon, NC
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions.
- Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
- Reviewed packing slips and other documentation to properly box requested items for shipment.
- Attended company safety meetings to maintain knowledge of new and important information.
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
- Executed the picking, packing, shipping, and unloading of goods in an efficient manner.
- Mentored newly hired employees on warehouse safety procedures and demonstrated proper operation of tools to avoid mishaps.
- Stacked pallets in an organized fashion for easy access and retrieval.
- Maintained cleanliness of the warehouse by sweeping and mopping floors daily.
- Operated material handling equipment such as triple pallet jack, safely and efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded containers from trucks using a forklift or pallet jack.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding any issues or discrepancies encountered while selecting orders.
WAREHOUSE INVENTORY CLERK
MVP Staffing/ Millennium Print Group
Durham, NC
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Checked in shipments and distributed them to the appropriate departments.
- Prepared work orders, Bills Of Lading or shipping orders to route materials.
- Performed inventory cycle counting and identified discrepancies.
- Created labels for items stored in the warehouse according to company guidelines.
- Computed shipping, storage or demurrage charges.
- Recorded shipment data for reporting, accounting or recordkeeping purposes.
- Coordinated receipt of incoming materials and verified accuracy of items received.
- Trained new and current employees on inventory management practices and procedures.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
- Troubleshot issues related to shipping and receiving in compliance with corporate procedures.
- Utilized warehouse management systems to track product movement and update records.
- Coordinated with shipping personnel to streamline order fulfillment processes and reduce delays.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Conduct a comprehensive audit on the shipping and receiving records entered by employees to ensure data accuracy and compliance with established protocols.
Order Picker
Lowes Distribution Center
Cary, NC
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
- Pulled items from stock using lift equipment and added to shelves or bins.
- Received and stocked merchandise in a timely manner.
- Packed products into designated boxes, taking care to protect items from damage or shifting during transport.
- Compared merchandise invoices to items actually received.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Built displays for special promotions, sales events and seasonal items as directed by supervisor.
- Read orders to verify attributes and quantities of merchandise.
- Observed strict safety measures while stocking shelves to prevent falls and mishaps.
- Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
- Maintained an orderly appearance at all times throughout the store.
- Followed proper procedure when dealing with hazardous materials such as chemicals or cleaning supplies.
- Operated forklift and pallet jacks to unload trucks and move products throughout the store.
- Identified and quickly handled spill clean-up.
- Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
- Worked collaboratively with other team members to achieve departmental goals.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping, dusting and disposing of trash.
- Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
HYBRID RECRUITER
Staff Chex
Pooler, GA
06.2019 - 12.2022
- Perform payroll for over 200 employees
- Provided hiring status updates to HR and managers for comprehensive oversight.
- Utilized various sourcing methods including social media, job boards, and networking events.
- Coordinated background checks on successful candidates prior to offer acceptance.
- Maintained current knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
- Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Created reports on key recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill and cost-per-hire.
- Prepared or maintained employment records using human resources management system software.
- Read, analyzed, and interpreted various internal and external documents and reports.
- Conduct accident reports for incidents caused by employees.
- Participated in local job fairs and recruitment events for prospective hiring.
- Managed employee referrals program including tracking progress and awarding incentives.
- Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
- Assisted with the onboarding process for new hires.
- Conducted exit interviews and completed employment termination paperwork.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process, from sourcing candidates to extending offers.
- Conduct forklift certification test
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA05.2018
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Customer Service
- Team Management
- Microsoft proficiency
- Problem-solving
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Warehouse operations
- Inventory and stocking
- Delegating work
- Hiring and training
- Order picking and processing
- Time management
- Order fulfillment
- Staff management
- Safety oversight
Certification
- HIPAA Certified
- Bloodborne Pathogen Certified
- Forklift
- TWIC
- Order Picker
- Triple Pallet Jacket
Accomplishments
- Successfully fixed and flipped two homes
- Served as team captain for Savannah State University football team for three consecutive years
- Achieved All-Conference honors for two seasons
- Successfully running a medical courier business
Timeline
Owner Operator/ Assembler/Delivery Driver
American Direct Logistics
01.2025 - Current
Medical Courier
USPack Courier Service
06.2024 - Current
Mover / Assembler
OO Enterprise
05.2024 - 05.2026
ORDER SELECTOR
US Foods
10.2023 - 06.2024
WAREHOUSE INVENTORY CLERK
MVP Staffing/ Millennium Print Group
08.2023 - 10.2023
Order Picker
Lowes Distribution Center
02.2023 - 08.2023
HYBRID RECRUITER
Staff Chex
06.2019 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Savannah State University