Quinn Ballowe
Berkeley
Summary
Reliable worker with strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn. Knowledgeable about general warehouse operations. Comfortable working in a fast-paced production, fulfillment, or manufacturing environments with defined success metrics and goals for teams and individuals. Experienced with conducting detailed experiments and maintaining laboratory equipment. Utilizes strong analytical skills to ensure precision and accuracy in results. Knowledge of laboratory safety standards and procedures, ensuring safe and efficient working environment. Works quickly and stays focused under deadlines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator/Warehouse
IKEA
11.2017 - Current
- Certified forklift operator receiving inbound goods. Ensure inventory accuracy and move product to final selling location (in storage or on the floor in all areas). Handle goods (unloading, transporting, replenishing, stocking in, stocking out, picking, loading). Operate scanner equipment and inventory management tools including IT systems. Select goods for customers, within the agreed time frame, to secure an excellent customer experience. Knowledgeable about general warehouse operations.
Assistant Grocery Manager
Sprouts
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted the grocery manager in supervising and merchandising the department. Responsible for ordering and inventory controls, product quality, and supervision of the grocery team. Unloaded and sorted through store deliveries and replenished to the floor.
Lab Technician
Emerald Cloud Lab
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Worked in a fast-paced production/manufacturing environment with defined success metrics and goals. Keen attention to detail, highly organized, and diligent. Identified testing inconsistencies and offered quick resolutions. Participated in continuous improvement and operation exercises. Strong computer skills and and able to learn new systems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to handle and maneuver small components. Ran tests/data for private and pharmaceutical companies.
Appliance Installer/Back up driver
CEVA Logistics
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Responsible for a wide variety of warehouse duties including picking orders from inventory locations. Processed and organized deliveries and returns. Called customers to confirm deliveries, and maintained positive relationships with all customers throughout installation process. Responsible for the removal of old appliances, measuring for new appliances, and performing machine set up. Also, performed minor plumbing maintenance and upgrades.
Production Operator
TE Connectivity
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Responsible for set up of various machines, reading blue prints, and using gauges. Inspected parts for defects and known or trending issues. Monitored heating machine and performed minor tooling changes. Ensured tools and equipment had correct calibration. Verified and recorded lot and job numbers on paperwork, labels, and parts.
Education
Some college -
Contra Costa College
Contra Costa County, CA06.2022
Skills
- Forklift operator certification
- Stock replenishment
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership
- Data analysis
- Laboratory testing
- Transportation logistics
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Installation procedures
- Hand tools proficiency
Certification
Forklift Certification
Timeline
Assistant Grocery Manager
Sprouts
10.2023 - 06.2024
Lab Technician
Emerald Cloud Lab
09.2022 - 04.2023
Forklift Operator/Warehouse
IKEA
11.2017 - Current
Appliance Installer/Back up driver
CEVA Logistics
01.2016 - 06.2017
Production Operator
TE Connectivity
11.2014 - 12.2015
Some college -
Contra Costa College