Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Service
References
Languages
Additional Information - Note
Timeline
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Ebony Hughes

Durham

Summary

Experienced, performance-driven professional seeking a full-time opportunity. Logistics professional with over a decade of hands-on experience in forklift operation, emphasizing precision and safety. Known for teamwork and reliability, adapting to shifting priorities. Skilled in inventory management and operating heavy machinery, bringing a dependable and results-focused approach. Efficient Forklift Operator known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in inventory management, safety compliance, and equipment maintenance. Excel in time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring smooth workflow and safe operations in fast-paced environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse support/Forklift operator

Mid-Alantic Stihl
Mebane
03.2024 - Current
  • Operate forklift to load and unload trucks.
  • Coordinate with various departments regarding incoming freight.
  • Verify that shipping manifest reflects the received inventory to be accurate and dispute discrepancies.
  • Inspect products for damage.
  • Ensure workspaces remain clean and organized for an overall safe work environment.
  • Record material movements such as transfers, receiving and shipments with RF scanners to integrate accurate data into inventory system.
  • Create labels and other supporting documentation for shipping.

Machine Operator/Mechanic/Cashier

LKQ Corporation
Durham
08.2015 - 03.2024
  • Receive payment for parts and count money in cash drawers for all tender types.
  • Salvages reusable materials and disposes of waste by pouring into sewer or waste containers, loading onto vehicle, or by burning or baling waste.
  • Salvages materials in industrial or commercial establishment, performing any combination of duties: Collects reusable items or waste materials, such as lumber, chemicals, and scrap metal, in scrap gondolas, barrels, or other containers, using hand truck, industrial truck, or forklifts.

Cashier/Team member

Taco Bell/KFC
Durham
08.2012 - 08.2015
  • Greet customers, taking and delivering orders, assisting with food preparation, solving customer complaints, handling monetary transactions, counting cash drawers at the end of shift, and keeping the restaurant front area clean and well-stocked.

Banquet Server, Clerical Support Assistant, Bar Tender, Hospitality Coordinator Assistant

Right Choice Solutions
Durham
04.2011 - 08.2015
  • Banquet Server: Washington Duke as a banquet server to perform as a roaming non-standard waiters and waitresses. I served and set up for events, carry trays, serve guests, and clean up at the event's conclusion.
  • Clerical Support Assistant: Right Choice Solutions front desk. Responsible for performing clerical and administrative duties in an office setting. Assists executive assistants and secretaries by sorting mail, filing, answering and directing high volume calls, greeting clients, scheduling meetings, verifying insurance, ordering and restocking supplies.
  • Bar Tender: Raleigh Ballet; Provide excellent customer service; prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons. Interact with customers; take orders and serve snacks and adult beverages. Assess customers' needs and preferences and make recommendations. Prep ingredients to mix cocktails. Collect money using all tender types.
  • Hospitality Coordinator Assistant: Washington Duke helping to plan programs and menus; overseeing the management of visitors' accommodation and travel arrangements; selecting speakers and briefing them on the day; advising on and coordinating audiovisual services; liaising with suppliers such as florists and external caterers; working on the design of programs and promotional materials; arranging security and advising on health and safety. Possessed the ability to multi-task and prioritize; utilize organizational and decision-making skills; superior interpersonal skills; the ability to meet tight deadlines; negotiation skills; and the ability to keep calm in a high-pressure environment.

Order picker/Warehouse operations

Glaxo Smith Kline
Durham
07.2007 - 11.2012
  • Processing, packaging and shipping orders quickly and accurately.
  • Organizing stocks and maintaining inventory.
  • Inspecting products for defects and damages.
  • Increase productivity by working down lines that get backed with inventory.

Education

GED

Clinton Community College
Clinton, NC
08-2004

Tar Heel Challenge Military Academy
Clinton, NC

Geri Care Healthcare College
Durham, NC

Skills

HIPAA-compliant insurance verification

  • Collections
  • Quality customer service
  • Time and attendance
  • Work ethic
  • Active listener
  • Receives feedback
  • Goal-oriented
  • OSHA training
  • RF scanner
  • Supply chain and inventory management
  • Forklift operator certification
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Order picking and processing
  • Shipping documentation
  • RFID tracking
  • OSHA compliance

Community Service

UNC Hospitals, Clinical Volunteer, Chapel Hill, NC, 04/12, 12/15

References

Estella Phipps, Administrative Support Supervisor, Admissions and Registration, 984-974-4192, 919-357-7272, UNC Hospitals

Languages

  • English, Native or Bilingual
  • Spanish, Limited Working

Additional Information - Note

With great interest I am submitting my qualifications for employment opportunities; with the hopes of being able to use my diverse background to meet the immediate and long term needs for Westrock. As a candidate worthy of consideration, through conquering every challenge, hard work, and a desire to 'get the job done' I will be an asset to your institution. I have over ten years of customer service, production, and time management skills. Also I possess strong evaluation, planning, administrative, and organizational skills. To add I have professional demeanor that is complimented by a positive attitude. In addition I complete tasks in a timely fashion, and I am punctual, efficient, and enjoy challenging work. My resume is detailed and comprehensive; it cannot fully demonstrate the manner in which I have achieved success. I would welcome an opportunity to discuss how my expertise would best meet the needs of your company. I can be reached via cell phone 984-227-5109. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Timeline

Warehouse support/Forklift operator

Mid-Alantic Stihl
03.2024 - Current

Machine Operator/Mechanic/Cashier

LKQ Corporation
08.2015 - 03.2024

Cashier/Team member

Taco Bell/KFC
08.2012 - 08.2015

Banquet Server, Clerical Support Assistant, Bar Tender, Hospitality Coordinator Assistant

Right Choice Solutions
04.2011 - 08.2015

Order picker/Warehouse operations

Glaxo Smith Kline
07.2007 - 11.2012

GED

Clinton Community College

Tar Heel Challenge Military Academy

Geri Care Healthcare College
Ebony Hughes