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Keith Elliott

MORGANTON

Summary

I have worked hard all my life to be the best that I can be at any job that I did. I didn't have the opportunity to complete my college education because of family financial reasons. I started work at an early age and worked many hard jobs in order to make a good living. I would always try to promote myself by working hard and continuing my education in the field that I was working in. I started out working one day a week with the USPS and working my way up from a postal carrier to Postmaster. I have retired from the Postal service as of October 31, 2025 and would like to try a different career in a different field and work until my wife if able to retire from her state job.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Postmaster

United States Postal Service, USPS
Deep Gap
06.2003 - 10.2025
  • Managed daily postal operations and ensured efficient mail processing.
  • Assisted customers with postal inquiries and provided service information.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained accurate financial records.
  • Organized outgoing mail and ensured proper labeling for delivery.
  • Monitored inventory of postal supplies and placed orders as needed.
  • Trained new staff on operational procedures and customer service standards.
  • Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline service delivery processes.
  • Performed daily opening and closing procedures of the post office.
  • Assisted in the hiring and training of new employees.
  • Maintained financial records, including budgets, expenditures, and income.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations when handling hazardous materials or equipment.
  • Communicated postal laws and regulations.
  • Organized mail sorting operations to ensure timely delivery.
  • Prepared reports on operational activities for upper management review.
  • Resolved customer complaints in an efficient manner while providing excellent customer service.
  • Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift.
  • Provided customer service to patrons of the post office.
  • Analyzed data related to postal operations in order to identify areas needing improvement or optimization.
  • Provided support during peak times such as holidays or special events requiring additional staffing resources.
  • Maintained accurate inventory levels for a variety of products and services offered by the post office.
  • Developed strategies to improve efficiency within the post office's operations.
  • Supervised and coordinated postal facility's operational, management, and supportive services.
  • Reviewed employees' work schedules and attendance prior to submission to payroll department.
  • Recruited and hired personnel to add talent to team.

Shipping Manager

Blue Ridge Designs
Boone
08.1998 - 06.2003
  • Coordinated daily shipping schedules to ensure timely order fulfillment.
  • Oversaw shipment documentation to maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Collaborated with carriers to negotiate shipping rates and services.
  • Trained team members on shipping procedures and safety protocols.
  • Developed relationships with suppliers to streamline logistics operations.
  • Organized and managed the loading, unloading, packing and shipping of products.
  • Built relationships with shipping and logistics partners to secure better prices and prompt delivery times.
  • Scheduled pickups from vendors according to production demands.
  • Maintained accurate records of all outgoing freight activities.
  • Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.

Supervisor of Factory Operations

Oldham Saw Company
West Jefferson
08.1997 - 10.1999

Used hardness testers to check the hardness of metal saw blades and router bits. Converted raw blank stock into hard blades by heat shrinking and oil quinching and pressing stock back out flat.

  • Supervised daily factory operations and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
  • Managed workflow and coordinated tasks among production staff effectively.
  • Monitored production processes and maintained quality standards consistently.
  • Documented operational procedures and maintained accurate records for compliance.
  • Ensured safety of personnel by enforcing safety rules in the workplace.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of work in the factory.

Supervisor of Factory Operations

Gates Rubber Company
Jefferson
04.1993 - 07.1997
  • Used dial calipers to insure thickness of rubber stock.
  • Had to be able to read Blue prints and use templates to insure accuracy of print locations and cut off marks.

  • Supervised daily factory operations and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
  • Managed workflow and coordinated tasks among production staff effectively.
  • Monitored production processes and maintained quality standards consistently.
  • Addressed employee concerns and facilitated effective communication within the team.
  • Monitored production activities to ensure that goods are produced efficiently, on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
  • Ensured safety of personnel by enforcing safety rules in the workplace.
  • Tracked order processing times and ensured timely deliveries of finished products.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of work in the factory.

Worker and Facilator

Ashe County Cheese
West Jefferson
11.1979 - 04.1993
  • Used centrifuge and sulfuric acid to test the amount of fat in cheese
  • Ran acidity test on whey samples to check for the correct level to do certain processes.
  • Operated machinery for efficient production and assembly processes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to ensure safety.
  • Assisted in training new employees on equipment and procedures.
  • Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, checking supplies, and ensuring proper operation of machinery.
  • Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding progress of projects and completed tasks.
  • Operated forklifts and other heavy machinery to load and unload materials.
  • Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Maintenance

Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC

Some College (No Degree) - Real Estate Broker

Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC

Skills

  • Mail processing
  • Customer service
  • Financial management
  • Inventory control
  • Staff training
  • Postal regulations
  • Service optimization
  • Operational efficiency
  • Data analysis
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Leadership skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Security protocols
  • Distributing mail
  • Employee training
  • Workload management
  • Logistics management
  • Records management
  • Efficient in math
  • Experience in measurement instruments
  • Experience with hardness testers
  • Familiar with using general tools
  • Forklift trained
  • Have almost a million mile driving safety award

Timeline

Postmaster

United States Postal Service, USPS
06.2003 - 10.2025

Shipping Manager

Blue Ridge Designs
08.1998 - 06.2003

Supervisor of Factory Operations

Oldham Saw Company
08.1997 - 10.1999

Supervisor of Factory Operations

Gates Rubber Company
04.1993 - 07.1997

Worker and Facilator

Ashe County Cheese
11.1979 - 04.1993

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Appalachian State University

Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Maintenance

Wilkes Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Real Estate Broker

Wilkes Community College
Keith Elliott