Abel Byars
Houston
Summary
Reliable professional in logistics and materials handling, known for high productivity levels and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in inventory management, safe lifting techniques, and equipment operation. Excel in time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations in fast-paced environments. Organized professional with superior work ethic and team player attitude. Exceptional quality control and inspection abilities. Commended for honesty, hard work and positive attitude. Comfortable standing for long periods of time and safely lifting heavy loads.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Operations Associate
STI Fabrics
Verona
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Assembled custom orders quickly and accurately according to customer requests.
- Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
- Organized storage areas by stacking boxes properly according to SKU numbers and expiration dates.
- Directed items according to established routing schemes using computer-controlled keyboards and scanning equipment to assist mail-sorting processes.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Assisted with loading and unloading trucks using a hand truck or dolly when needed.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Assisted in packaging and labeling of products for shipment.
- Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
- Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
- Reported any discrepancies or damaged merchandise immediately upon discovery.
- Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory levels throughout the facility.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to move product within the warehouse.
- Prepared outbound shipments by selecting appropriate packaging materials based on size and weight of items being shipped.
Delivery Driver
Hometown Healthcare
Houston
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Communicated regularly with dispatchers regarding changes in delivery schedules or routes.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Adhered to all applicable laws regarding transportation of hazardous materials.
- Finished shop cleaning, servicing, and storing after each shift.
- Obeyed traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
- Notified customers of delays to decrease calls to support.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
Delivery Driver
Trio - Meals on Wheels Service
Houston
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Filed vehicle logs, cargo records or billing statements according to company regulations.
- Identified mechanical problems with vehicles, completed basic repairs and helped coordinate more serious maintenance needs.
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
- Delivered meals to patients accurately, per the routed daily logs.
- I made sure to follow protocols for patient-specific areas due to contamination volumes.
- Obeyed traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.
Warehouse and Customer Service Representative
Brad's Electronics
Pontotoc
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Determined accurate prices for customer services, consistently searching for deals and best prices.
- Assisted customers with price checks, lifting heavy items and addressing other inquiries.
- Kept records of customer interactions or transactions, thoroughly recording details of inquiries.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, updating databases and generating reports.
- Updated system with order specifics and customer details, preferences, and billing information.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Prevented key account losses by researching discrepancies and correcting problems.
- Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.
- Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments, and provided payment option setup assistance.
- Tracked orders from start to finish to ensure timely delivery of goods or services.
Corrections Officer
Chickasaw County Corrections Facility
Houston
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Transported inmates to court, doctor appointments and work sites.
- Managed conflict and negotiated resolutions between inmates to prevent violence and ensure the safety of all individuals in the facility.
- Complied with Standard Emergency Health Response Plan, including having written plan in place.
- Coordinated with medical staff to ensure timely administration of medications prescribed to inmates.
- Conducted investigations of crimes committed within prison.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Served meals and dispensed medications to inmates.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and court personnel regarding inmate transportation and legal proceedings.
- Maintained correct physical head count for inmates.
- Escorted prisoners to and from court, jail and other jurisdictions or rehabilitation institutions.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through incentives such as privileges or reduced sentences.
- Used appropriate means to discipline prisoners.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being over those detained.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Supervised inmate activities, including meals, recreation times, and work assignments.
- Assisted in the processing of new inmates, including taking photographs, collecting personal information, and explaining facility rules.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Patrolled and visually inspected units, yards, buildings and prisoner property and clothing to ensure welfare, security and safety.
- Maintained communications with staff and inmate body to maintain safe, effective prison environment.
- Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.
- Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
Salesman
Eaton Automotive
Houston
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Conducted market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluated customer needs actively.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Negotiated prices and set up contracts to finalize sales agreements.
- Developed relationships with key accounts to increase sales volume.
- Reduced process lags by training employees on best practices and protocols.
- Provided every customer with comprehensive assistance upon entering store through merchandise selection and completion of purchases.
- Negotiated deals and handled complaints or objections.
- Performed administrative tasks including order entry, invoicing and filing paperwork.
- Posed as models for advertising, artistic creation and display of goods.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Maximized sales by keeping areas tidy, fully stocked and correctly priced.
- Reset store displays for special events and seasonal merchandise changes.
Forklift Operator
Franklin Corporation
Houston
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
Auto Body Repair Technician
Jeff's Body Shop
Houston
06.2014 - 01.2018
- Applied primer and paint to vehicles following repair.
- Performed dent removal using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Replaced broken glass in windows and windshields.
- Utilized computerized measuring systems for accurate repairs.
- Advised customers on repair processes and timelines.
- Applied expertise and knowledge of tools to remove defects and return pieces to factory specifications.
- Conducted quality inspections on completed repairs.
- Provided customers with invoices and receipts detailing services performed.
- Monitored parts and materials storage area and maintained stock replenishment and organization.
- Welded replacement parts into place on the body frame when necessary.
- Performed diagnostic tests on vehicles to detect issues and root causes.
- Sanded, refinished and painted car bodies to improve appearance and overall value.
- Assisted in maintaining shop equipment such as air compressors, welders and hand tools.
- Documented repair processes and completed work orders.
- Organized and maintained work areas free of potential hazards.
- Removed dents with hammers, suction and skilled use of dolly blocks.
- Repaired or replaced interior components such as door handles, locks, armrests, and trim pieces.
- Tested electrical components after installation for proper functioning.
- Reattached panels and welded connections to return vehicles to proper shapes.
- Coordinated with insurance companies for repair approvals.
- Installed insulation material in order to reduce noise levels inside the car.
- Maintained and recorded costs of materials and supplies to assist with job costing and revenue projections.
- Followed workplace safety protocols to prevent injuries, accidents and vehicle damage.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness in the work area.
- Kept up-to-date with industry standards and new repair techniques.
- Used metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches to remove damaged vehicle sections.
- Used buffing tools to repair dents on vehicle doors and panels.
- Matched and mixed paint to ensure perfect color matching.
- Inspected automotive repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance.
Education
GED -
Houston High School
Houston05-2016
Skills
- Inventory management
- Forklift operation
- Cargo handling
- Order fulfillment
- Packaging and labeling
- RF scanner operation
- Shipping and receiving
- Customer service
- Quality assurance
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Professional demeanor
- OSHA compliance
- Safety training
- Supply ordering
- Materials sorting
- Record keeping
- Heavy equipment operation
- Barcode scanning
- Stocking shelves
- Supply chain
- Storage organization
- Time management abilities
- Materials handling safety training
- Multitasking and organization
- Route deliveries
- Basic computer proficiency
- Professionalism
- Delivery scheduling
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Critical thinking
- Lifting and sorting
Certification
- Forklift Driver Certified
- CPR Certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- Fireman of the Year 2018 for Houston Fire Dept
- Most Improved Fireman 2018
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Warehouse Operations Associate
STI Fabrics
11.2023 - 04.2025
Delivery Driver
Hometown Healthcare
01.2023 - 10.2023
Delivery Driver
Trio - Meals on Wheels Service
01.2022 - 01.2023
Warehouse and Customer Service Representative
Brad's Electronics
06.2021 - 01.2022
Corrections Officer
Chickasaw County Corrections Facility
01.2021 - 06.2021
Salesman
Eaton Automotive
07.2020 - 06.2021
Forklift Operator
Franklin Corporation
01.2018 - 07.2020
Auto Body Repair Technician
Jeff's Body Shop
06.2014 - 01.2018
GED -
Houston High School
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