Michael Gilbert
Lexington
Summary
Experienced in inventory management and warehouse operations, demonstrating proficiency in receiving and processing shipments while ensuring accurate stock levels. Operated material handling equipment in compliance with safety protocols, contributing to a secure work environment. Collaborated with team members to optimize warehouse layout and improve order fulfillment efficiency, resulting in enhanced productivity and customer satisfaction. Supported training initiatives for new hires, sharing best practices to foster operational efficiency and team performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Worker
LBX
Lexington
10.2025 - 10.2026
- Received and processed incoming shipments, ensuring accurate inventory levels and timely restocking on the sales floor.
- Operated material handling equipment, following safety protocols to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
- Assisted in organizing warehouse layout, optimizing space utilization and improving accessibility for team members.
- Conducted regular inventory checks, identifying discrepancies and reporting them for resolution to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Collaborated with team members to fulfill orders efficiently, contributing to overall productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the warehouse, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Supported training efforts for new hires, sharing best practices to enhance team performance and operational efficiency.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported maintenance needs, helping to ensure uninterrupted warehouse operations.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
- Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
- Performed cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Processed returns of defective merchandise as required.
Floater Teacher
Big Blue Bird Early Childhood Center
Lexington
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Facilitated a nurturing and engaging learning environment, enhancing children's social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Implemented age-appropriate lesson plans, promoting creativity and critical thinking among preschool students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to ensure consistent educational approaches, fostering a cohesive teaching team atmosphere.
- Monitored classroom activities, ensuring adherence to safety and health guidelines for children's well-being.
- Supported individual learning needs by adapting teaching methods, resulting in improved student engagement and participation.
Sales Associate
Shoe Carnival
Lexington
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Delivered exceptional customer service by actively engaging with customers, resulting in increased sales and repeat business.
- Assisted in visual merchandising, creating appealing displays that enhanced product visibility and drove customer interest.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through diligent stock management, contributing to reduced shrinkage and improved availability.
- Trained new associates on sales techniques and store procedures, improving onboarding efficiency and team productivity.
- Implemented promotional strategies that effectively highlighted seasonal products, enhancing customer engagement and sales.
- Monitored store cleanliness and organization, creating an inviting atmosphere that improved the overall shopping experience.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
Education
Bryan Station High School
Lexington, KYSkills
- Inventory management
- Material handling
- Safety compliance
- Warehouse organization
- Equipment operation
- Cycle counting
- Order fulfillment
- Customer engagement
- Sales techniques
- Team collaboration
- Training and development
- Product knowledge
- Cleanliness standards
- Space optimization
- Performance monitoring
- Multitasking and organization
- Clear communication
- Sorting and labeling
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Heavy equipment operation
- Forklift operations
- Verbal and written communication
- Picking and packing
- Pallet jacks
- Warehouse operations
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Forklift Certification
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
LBX
10.2025 - 10.2026
Floater Teacher
Big Blue Bird Early Childhood Center
01.2023 - 08.2024
Sales Associate
Shoe Carnival
04.2022 - 01.2024
Bryan Station High School