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Blake Donaldson

Inventory Specialist
Champaign

Summary

Versatile Inventory Specialist with advanced problem-solving and time management abilities. Proficient project coordinator and administrative leader. Highly familiar with inventory counts, business audits and documentation requirements.

Enthusiastic willing to take on any task to help organization's mission succeed. Pleasant, hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Inventory Specialist

Walgreens
06.2022 - 06.2025
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.
  • Managed the return process for damaged or defective goods, ensuring prompt resolution for customers and minimizing financial loss for the company.
  • Participated in annual physical inventories to verify accuracy of records and identify any discrepancies that needed correction.
  • Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.

Cashier

Walgreens
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.

Floor 2 Roof
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Managing a team of workers to complete a task
  • Keeping inventory of all equipment
  • Transporting team to and from worksite
  • Customer service with home owner

Host/Server

Cracker Barrel
01.2018 - 08.2021
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by attentively listening to guest needs and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming atmosphere by quickly addressing spills and resetting tables after guest departure.
  • Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.

Assistant Brewer

Riggs Beer Company
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Forklift Operator
  • Weighing grain
  • Mowing grass
  • Fermenter pressure readings
  • Carbonation readings
  • Wood working
  • Building winter huts and benches

Dorm Desk Assistant

Eastern Illinois University
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Cashier
  • Track inventory
  • Sort student mail

Handyman Construction
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Install cabinets
  • Install door
  • Cleaning frat houses
  • Moving furniture

Desk Clerk

River Place Inn
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Company Overview: Pigeon Forge, TN
  • Open the hotel
  • Modify rates
  • Book rooms
  • Room maintenance
  • Pigeon Forge, TN

Host

Red Lobster
06.2014 - 08.2014
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Ensured smooth operations during shift changes by communicating relevant information between incoming and outgoing staff members.
  • Implemented table rotation system for optimal server workload distribution, resulting in improved service quality.
  • Increased restaurant efficiency by maintaining an organized host stand, including menus, reservation logs, and seating charts.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Managed reservations efficiently to accommodate walk-in guests and reduce wait times.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.

Education

Parkland College - Business Administration

Parkland College
Champaign, IL

Eastern Illinois University - Finance

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
01.2015 - 12.2017

Skills

    Inventory control

    Material handling

    Digital and physical counts

    Sales goals

    Records management

    Inventory tracking

    Inventory organization

    Warehouse organization

    Teamwork and collaboration

    Vendor management

    Order fulfillment

    Stocking and organization

Affiliations

  • Eastern Illinois University Student Investment Society, 2015-2017, Secretary of club in 2016
  • Eastern Illinois University Lawson Hall Counsel, 2017, Sustainability Coordinator
  • Eastern Illinois Investment Club, 2017, Secretary

Timeline

Inventory Specialist

Walgreens
06.2022 - 06.2025

Cashier

Walgreens
04.2022 - 06.2022

Floor 2 Roof
08.2021 - 04.2022

Assistant Brewer

Riggs Beer Company
06.2020 - 07.2021

Host/Server

Cracker Barrel
01.2018 - 08.2021

Dorm Desk Assistant

Eastern Illinois University
01.2017 - 12.2017

Handyman Construction
06.2016 - 08.2016

Desk Clerk

River Place Inn
06.2015 - 08.2015

Eastern Illinois University - Finance

Eastern Illinois University
01.2015 - 12.2017

Host

Red Lobster
06.2014 - 08.2014

Parkland College - Business Administration

Parkland College

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