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Candy Burgess

Lytle Creek,CA

Summary


Hardworking and focused Administrative professional offering excellent communication, planning and prioritization skills demonstrated through 20 years of performance in the manufacturing, public works and construction industries. Skilled in lean manufacturing and adherence of all safety policies is an asset. Exceptional leadership skills with expertise in streamlining workflow to optimize personnel strengths.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Fulfillment Associate

Amazon Fulfillment Center LGB3
10.2021 - 09.2024
  • Worked in fast paced environment in a very physical position as a stower and packer
  • As part of the Amazon team, I worked in both in-bound as a stower and out-bound as a packer
  • Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
  • Played a key role in successful cycle counts, contributing to accurate inventory management across the fulfillment center.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by cross-training in multiple job functions within the fulfillment center.
  • Reduced product damage rates through proper handling, storage, and packaging procedures.
  • Boosted warehouse efficiency by consistently meeting or exceeding productivity goals for daily tasks.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflows and improve overall operational performance.
  • Contributed to a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and promptly addressing potential hazards.

Administrative Assistant

Sierra Aluminum a Division of Samuel Son & Company
07.2015 - 07.2019
  • Supported the executive group as their Administrative Assistant and Board Secretary
  • Created Spreadsheets, presentations, correspondences, agendas, minutes, dashboards and warehouse inventory forecasts
  • Knowledgeable in traffic management and proficient in standard maintenance operating procedures
  • Coordinated with all departments in developing Continuous Improvement and 5 Why Problem-Solving Programs to reduce bottlenecks, scrap, downtime, and overtime
  • Created and displayed performance dashboards to the production floor; a tool used to meet daily goals and hit monthly targets allowing issuance of bonus checks
  • Followed a high level of discretion required while preparing all presentations, correspondences, agendas and board minutes
  • Also, prepared sales and pricing spreadsheets (a lot of nesting) used by our customers
  • Maintained and organized various files, such as agenda's, minutes, sales reports, non-disclosure agreements, yearly price letters, price change memos, purchasing and inventory agreements
  • Booked travel, maintained calendars, coordinated meetings and front desk coverage 1 hour per week
  • Aside from physical counts, prepared 2018 year-end inventory details in preparation for the yearly audit
  • Go-to person for assistance on various projects assigned to the different Department Managers
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.

Administrative Assistant

Sierra Aluminum Company
12.2012 - 07.2015
  • Assistant to the Plant Manager and Vice President of Production
  • Worked well in the executive office area and out on the floor
  • Detail oriented, organized and proficient in creating all reports (Excel and PowerPoint) for monthly presentations
  • Authored Production and Exception Reports which were essential in communicating with customers regarding their WIP data while coordinating with traffic management to meet customer expectations
  • Created stock orders to complete and ship orders on time to avoid negative impact on operating income
  • Supplied passive and active inventory demand reports to management
  • Provide WIP and inventory data to the Management Team
  • Worked with Management and IT in simplifying EPICS for the production and warehouse department
  • Distributed to the President, CFO and Vice President of Production updated production numbers

Property Management

Aaron-Wisdom Holdings
02.2008 - 07.2012
  • Company Overview: Dissolved - Two members deceased
  • Detail oriented and well organized, with experience in property management of small to medium sized properties
  • Assisted with the management of properties belonging to principal
  • Worked with vendors/contractors in the repair/remodeling of principal properties
  • Purchase, appraisal and turnover of assets
  • Managed travel arrangements, reservations and outings, facilitate functions for principals and members
  • Prioritize emails, sort incoming emails and handle outgoing mail correspondences as well as courier and pick up services
  • Dissolved - Two members deceased

Skills

  • Excel - charts, pivot tables, complex formulas
  • PowerPoint - presentations, sales forecast, dashboards, organizational charts
  • Word - correspondences, agendas, confidential minutes, mail merge
  • EPICS, data warehousing, SAP/KPI knowledge
  • Certified- California University Riverside (51 hrs)- Supervision, Leadership and Team Building

Timeline

Fulfillment Associate

Amazon Fulfillment Center LGB3
10.2021 - 09.2024

Administrative Assistant

Sierra Aluminum a Division of Samuel Son & Company
07.2015 - 07.2019

Administrative Assistant

Sierra Aluminum Company
12.2012 - 07.2015

Property Management

Aaron-Wisdom Holdings
02.2008 - 07.2012

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