JOSEPH MCGHEE
Danville
Summary
Experienced with implementing supportive youth programs to address diverse needs. Utilizes effective communication and active listening to build trust and rapport with young individuals. Track record of employing conflict resolution and mentoring skills to guide youth towards constructive behaviors.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Counselor
Eckerd Connects
Yanceyville, NC
10.2025 - Current
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Led workshops on life skills, fostering personal development and resilience in youth clients.
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
- Coached youth in conflict resolution skills, reducing incidents of aggression and improving peer relationships.
- Implemented recreational activities to enhance social interactions and teamwork among participants.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess client needs and progress effectively.
Fork Lift Operator
EBI
Danville, VA
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Operated high-capacity forklifts to transport and optimize the storage of over [number] pallets weekly, ensuring efficient inventory flow and reduced retrieval times.
- Implemented safety protocols that led to a [number]% decrease in workplace accidents, enhancing team safety and operational reliability.
- Supported daily distribution operations by loading and unloading deliveries within stringent timelines, achieving an on-time delivery rate of [number]%.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections and maintenance on forklifts, resulting in a [number]% reduction in downtime and increasing overall warehouse productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse processes, reducing order processing time by [number] hours per week, ultimately improving customer satisfaction ratings.
Fork Lift Operator
Ennis
Danville, VA
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Operated high-capacity forklifts to transport and optimize the storage of over [number] pallets weekly, ensuring efficient inventory flow and reduced retrieval times.
- Implemented safety protocols that led to a [number]% decrease in workplace accidents, enhancing team safety and operational reliability.
- Supported daily distribution operations by loading and unloading deliveries within stringent timelines, achieving an on-time delivery rate of [number]%.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections and maintenance on forklifts, resulting in a [number]% reduction in downtime and increasing overall warehouse productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse processes, reducing order processing time by [number] hours per week, ultimately improving customer satisfaction ratings.
Fork Lift Operator
Essel Propack
Danville, VA
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Operated high-capacity forklifts to transport and optimize the storage of over [number] pallets weekly, ensuring efficient inventory flow and reduced retrieval times.
- Implemented safety protocols that led to a [number]% decrease in workplace accidents, enhancing team safety and operational reliability.
- Supported daily distribution operations by loading and unloading deliveries within stringent timelines, achieving an on-time delivery rate of [number]%.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections and maintenance on forklifts, resulting in a [number]% reduction in downtime and increasing overall warehouse productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse processes, reducing order processing time by [number] hours per week, ultimately improving customer satisfaction ratings.
Stock Supervisor
Big Lots
Danville, VA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Optimized stock management processes, achieving a reduction in inventory discrepancies by [number]% within [number] months.
- Led a team of [number] associates in implementing efficient stock organization techniques, resulting in a [number]% improvement in inventory retrieval times.
- Developed and enforced stock control procedures that reduced excess stock by [number]% and improved turnover rates significantly.
- Trained and mentored new team members on best practices for inventory management, enhancing overall team productivity by [number]% during peak seasons.
- Implemented data-driven stock analysis tools that improved forecasting accuracy, directly contributing to a [number]% increase in sales during promotional events.
Soldier
Army
Fort Stewart, GA
09.2010 - 04.2013
- Led a team of [number] soldiers in complex training exercises, enhancing operational readiness and achieving a [percentage]% increase in mission success rates.
- Executed logistics and supply chain operations for [number] units, ensuring timely delivery of essential resources and reducing operational downtime by [percentage]% during critical missions.
- Developed and implemented strategies for emergency response, resulting in a [number]% reduction in incident response times and strengthened community safety protocols.
- Trained [number] new recruits in military tactics and procedures, fostering a cohesive team environment and improving overall unit performance by [percentage]% during evaluations.
- Coordinated joint exercises with [number] other units, enhancing inter-departmental communication and collaboration which contributed to improved overall mission execution efficiency by [percentage]%.
Education
Associate of Arts and Sciences - Liberal Arts and Social Science Spec.
Danville Community College
Danville, VA06-2024
Skills
- Work Well Under Pressure
- Inventory Control
- Equipment Running
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
- Self-care strategies
- Tactful communication
- Mediation
- Youth mentoring
- Youth supervision
- Individual counseling
- Youth advocacy
Timeline
Youth Counselor
Eckerd Connects
10.2025 - Current
Fork Lift Operator
EBI
07.2020 - 05.2021
Fork Lift Operator
Ennis
06.2019 - 06.2020
Fork Lift Operator
Essel Propack
01.2017 - 06.2019
Stock Supervisor
Big Lots
01.2016 - 01.2017
Soldier
Army
09.2010 - 04.2013
Associate of Arts and Sciences - Liberal Arts and Social Science Spec.
Danville Community College