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Tristan DeForest

West Dundee

Summary

Talented Receiving Manager offering many years of expertise in employee training, workload coordination, and inventory control. Personable and driven with motivational management style and forward-thinking approach to challenges. experience and take on a growth-oriented position.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Receiving Manager

Mmk Logistics
Elgin
09.2023 - 04.2025
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss procedures, performance, and goals.
  • Managed and organized the receiving of all incoming shipments.
  • Verified items received against purchase orders to ensure accuracy of delivery quantities.
  • Organized storage areas to maximize movement and minimize labor.
  • Developed new strategies to increase efficiency in the receiving process while reducing cost.

Night Manager

Mmk Logistics
Elgin
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
  • Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
  • Provided guidance on proper use of equipment; ensured that employees were trained in safe operating procedures.
  • Created reports on vehicle utilization, mileage tracking and other metrics as needed.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding service issues or delays in delivery times.
  • Inspected returned merchandise for damage prior to restocking shelves or disposing of it appropriately.
  • Received, logged, and tracked all returned items according to established procedures.
  • Maintained inventory of all returned items by recording data into a computerized system.

Warehouse Supervisor

Mmk Logistics
Oak Creek
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Maintained and updated inventory records accurately.
  • Supervised loading and unloading of materials from incoming trucks.
  • Monitored warehouse operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
  • Identified process improvement opportunities within the warehouse environment.
  • Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
  • Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.

Warehouse Lead

Mmk Logistics
Carpentersville
03.2021 - 09.2022
  • Assisted with unloading trucks upon arrival of merchandise at the loading dock area.
  • Ensured accuracy of inventory records and maintained accurate stock levels in the warehouse.
  • Monitored incoming shipments for quality assurance purposes and organized storage areas accordingly.
  • Performed cycle counts to verify physical stock against system-generated data.
  • Scanned products to provide accurate tracking within warehouse management system.
  • Operated powered industrial trucks such as forklifts, pallet jacks or order pickers safely to move merchandise throughout the facility.
  • Utilized scanning equipment for picking, packing and shipping orders.

Home Remodeling Assistant

Rcr Home Remodeling
Saint Charles
01.2020 - 11.2020
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies and equipment used on jobsites.
  • Performed basic demolition tasks on job sites, such as removing walls or tearing out old flooring.
  • Conducted routine inspections of job sites for quality assurance purposes.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by disposing of debris properly.
  • Cleaned and prepared construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards.

Operations Manager

Sears
Bloomingdale
07.2019 - 11.2019
  • Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Collaborated with management team on long-term strategic planning initiatives for the organization.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Managed daily operations of the store, including opening and closing procedures.

Store Support Associate

Sears
West Dundee
09.2017 - 07.2019
  • Assisted with unloading trucks filled with merchandise deliveries.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise according to company guidelines.
  • Handled customer complaints in an efficient manner while maintaining a professional attitude at all times.
  • Utilized point-of-sale software to process payments from customers.

Education

GED -

Dundee Crown Highschool
Carpentersville, IL
08-2017

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Forklift operation
  • Warehouse organization
  • Receiving processes
  • Inventory management
  • Staff training

Accomplishments

  • Successfully facilitate a warehouse move for the Wisconsin branch of Mmk.
  • Oversaw the expansion of the Illinois branch of Mmk doubling the size of the warehouse and on hand inventory.

Timeline

Receiving Manager

Mmk Logistics
09.2023 - 04.2025

Night Manager

Mmk Logistics
07.2023 - 09.2023

Warehouse Supervisor

Mmk Logistics
09.2022 - 07.2023

Warehouse Lead

Mmk Logistics
03.2021 - 09.2022

Home Remodeling Assistant

Rcr Home Remodeling
01.2020 - 11.2020

Operations Manager

Sears
07.2019 - 11.2019

Store Support Associate

Sears
09.2017 - 07.2019

GED -

Dundee Crown Highschool

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