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LaJarvis Sumlin

Shreveport,LA

Summary

  • Veteran Unit Supply Specialist bringing 8 years' experience with the United States Army. Excellent multitasker and problem-solver with a superior work ethic and strong communication skills. Knowledgeable about clerical, housekeeping and inspection standards.
  • Clever IT Support Specialist develops innovative solutions to unforeseen issues. Competent systems manager for single or multi-site installations. Maintains optimal security through hands-on management of all hardware and software assets.
  • Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
  • Reliable employee seeking best available position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
  • Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • Focused experienced with well-rounded welding experience and knowledge. Skilled at MIG and TIG welding with heavy stainless and carbon experience. Talented at reading blueprints and meeting deadline requirements.

Well-qualified administrative experience with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supply Specialist/Unit Armorer/IT Support Specialist

US Army
Bossier City, LA
11.2014 - Current
  • Reviewed supply policies, plans and procedures to resolve issues impacting logistics operations and supply accountability.
  • Synchronized supply chains to optimize inventory and service procedures.
  • Facilitated rollout of local policies for unit inventory and provided subsequent revisions.
  • Monitored inventory demand and material assets to reduce product variability to achieve optimal solutions.
  • Evaluated supply policies, plans and procedures to identify inefficiencies and problems impacting logistics operations and supply accountability.
  • Maintained proper inventory controls and eliminated workflow gaps to balance projected demands with on-hand supplies.
  • Determined hardware and network system issues using proactive troubleshooting techniques.
  • Responded to faults in both LAN and WAN networks to rapidly restore connectivity and prevent unnecessary downtimes.
  • Developed and tested new product offerings prior to release to assist development team in bug identification.
  • Translated complex technical issues into digestible language for non-technical users.
  • Monitored systems in operation and input commands to troubleshoot areas.
  • Provided support for networking protocols and characteristics.
  • Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
  • Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
  • Kept detailed records of sensitive equipment functionality, maintenance and inventories.

Supply Technician

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
Shreveport, LA
03.2021 - 09.2022
  • Conducted cyclic inventories and requisitioned stock to meet demanded inventory levels.
  • Supervised healthy inventory systems, monitoring product stock, maintaining receipt files and inputting data into computer spreadsheets for long-term tracking.
  • Posted supply status and receipt information to update activity register.
  • Acted as receiving agent in verifying delivered goods, preparing receipts for purchases and generating quarterly transaction reports.
  • Worked and communicated with clients and customers, adapting to expectations and providing quality goods and supplies on consistent basis.

Maintenance Administrative Supply Technician

Department Of Labor
Leesville, LA
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
  • Devised and implemented short-term and long-term plans, optimizing supply chain management and improving value relating to annual expenditures.
  • Posted supply status and receipt information to update activity register.
  • Acted as receiving agent in verifying delivered goods, preparing receipts for purchases and generating quarterly transaction reports.
  • Verified clerical computations against physical count of stock to adjust errors in computations.
  • Reviewed and verified quantities received against bills of lading, contracts and purchase requests.
  • Determined causes of discrepancies to make appropriate adjustments to correct inventory records and documents.
  • Managed production levels, identified material shortages and monitored inventory levels to meet order delivery requirements.
  • Managed distribution network, logistics, trade compliance and warehouse management.
  • Led change management initiatives and designed functional area infrastructure to support demand planning and supply strategy.
  • Leveraged valuable business relationships and skillful negotiations to obtain favorable vendor pricing.
  • Oversaw supply chain and supported tech transfer projects, batch release testing, change management and resolution of customer complaints.
  • Increased global supply chain efficiency and development by leading cross-functional teams and enabling supplier integration and management technology tools, upgrades.
  • Consolidated supplier base while maintaining redundant sources of supply to reduce transit expenses and improve timely delivery.

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Morris & Dickson
Shreveport, LA
03.2020 - 10.2020
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
  • Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary and communicating variances to customers.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
  • Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
  • Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies by selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
  • Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
  • Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
  • Maintained effective and on-schedule delivery of pharmaceutical and various use packages, identifying and selecting optimal shipping methods to meet targets.

Bank Customer Service Representative/Bank Teller

USAA Federal Savings Bank
Shreveport, LA
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Handled various accounting transactions.
  • Executed wire transfers, stop payments and account transfers.
  • Established rapport with new clients to increase satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Wrote and distributed customer correspondence.
  • Calculated fees due, interest and change for customer transactions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Education

Associate of Industrial Technology - Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Technology

Northwest Louisiana Technical College
Minden, LA
01.2018

Skills

  • Customer Assistance
  • Inventory Monitoring and Management
  • Pallet Jacks
  • Critical Thinking
  • Vendor Relationships
  • Shipping Method Optimization
  • Supply Coordination
  • OSHA Standards
  • Freight Processing
  • Barcode Labeling
  • Military Policies
  • Warehouse Management
  • Help Desk Support
  • Troubleshooting Network Issues
  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • Microsoft Windows and Office
  • Microsoft Certification
  • Warehouse Support
  • Device Installation
  • Logistical Operations
  • Work Orders
  • Battalion Logistics
  • forklift operator
  • welder/tig &mig welder/wire welder/arc welding/gas welding
  • pipefitting
  • millwright
  • heavy machinery
  • water pumps
  • pneumatic
  • programmable controller
  • conveyor
  • torque

Certification

  • Forklift Training - 2015-now
  • Advanced welding 2012-now
  • OSHA SAFETY COURSES
  • Microsoft office specialist
  • Logistics specialist
  • Warehouse specialist
  • Administrative specialist Overseas trained
  • Pipefitting training
  • Experience maintaining and installing all electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • Vehicle Officer Overseas trained


Timeline

Supply Technician

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
03.2021 - 09.2022

Maintenance Administrative Supply Technician

Department Of Labor
09.2020 - 12.2020

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Morris & Dickson
03.2020 - 10.2020

Bank Customer Service Representative/Bank Teller

USAA Federal Savings Bank
02.2019 - 01.2020

Supply Specialist/Unit Armorer/IT Support Specialist

US Army
11.2014 - Current

Associate of Industrial Technology - Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Technology

Northwest Louisiana Technical College

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