Earl Aversano

Logistics warehouse specialist, with experience in cycle counts and returns. Certified in operation of reach left trucks, stock picker, and "PR".

• Maintained cleanliness and organization within the warehouse facility, promoting a safe working environment for all staff members.
• Actively participated in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas for potential enhancement and implementing changes as needed. (Prepared training document and process for pickers to bring material to be split into smaller, order-specific quantities).
• Conducted cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records while minimizing discrepancies between physical stock and system data.
• Operated various types of material handling equipment safely, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
• Operated hand scanner and Mettler-Toledo scale to efficiently return materials from the production lines back into the warehouse.

• Streamlined workflow by optimizing staff scheduling and task delegation, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Improved employee performance through comprehensive training programs and consistent feedback on job performance.
• Ensured safety compliance by maintaining a clean work environment and enforcing adherence to company policies and industry regulations.
• Reduced production downtime by conducting proactive troubleshooting and problem-solving for production-related issues.
• Facilitated timely order completion by closely monitoring job progress and adjusting resources as necessary.

• Unloaded, sorted and stored incoming merchandise.
• Verified deliveries against paperwork and contacted vendors to resolve discrepancies.
• Managed shipping and receiving team, overseeing training, schedules and work assignments.
• Trained and supervised staff in the accurate processing of inbound shipments, ensuring timely delivery to sales floor.
• Acting safety manager, conducting weekly safety audits and Teams calls with corporate officers and safety managers of other stores.
• Led a grassroots campaign to bring the store back to Williamsburg after the original management company declared bankruptcy and closed the store. When a new company reopened the chain, I partnered with the town business leaders to convince the company to reopen the store there.

• Ensured compliance with U.S. Customs import and export laws and procedures, and the Code of Federal Regulations, specifically part 49 (pertaining to hazardous materials). Also handled NAFTA documentation and compliance.
• Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
• Conducted regular audits of warehouse inventory, ensuring accuracy and accountability within the team.
• Managed inbound receiving and outbound shipping departments.
• Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better communication and reduced shipping errors.
• Certified in CFR49 and IATA transportation, handling, shipping and receiving, and training/certification of personnel.

• Trained new-hire cashiers and merchandisers, in a classroom environment, in Seaworld Parks & Entertainment's customer service standards and practices, monetary handling and cash register operation.
• Conducted weekly audits of cashiers and merchandisers at various locations in the park.
• Worked as a team leader in the Park Operations department in the 2013-2014 season as a team leader in the Ireland section's "Europe In The Air" 4-D ride, the theaters, and the pet show.