Linwood Hughes
Hampton
Summary
Dynamic warehouse professional with proven expertise at Havertys Furniture in optimizing order fulfillment and enhancing warehouse efficiency. Skilled in material handling and clear communication, I consistently exceeded performance standards while maintaining a safe and organized workspace. Recognized for reliability and a strong commitment to team collaboration, I am dedicated to achieving operational excellence.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Worker
Havertys Furniture
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as Number pounds.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
- Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.
- Managed incoming shipments effectively by inspecting goods for quality control purposes before storing them appropriately.
Food Delivery
DoorDash
04.2019 - Current
- Assisted servers with efficient food delivery, ensuring timely service for guests.
- Streamlined order-taking process for increased efficiency in food delivery to guests.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to streamline order preparation, enhancing food delivery speed.
- Streamlined food delivery for timely service by effectively communicating with kitchen staff and coordinating orders.
- Ensured timely food delivery to guests by communicating effectively with kitchen staff.
Remote Sales
Drtv
03.2019 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with the sales team to identify potential opportunities for upselling and cross-selling products.
- Spearheaded the development of compelling sales presentations that effectively communicated the value proposition of our services to potential clients.
- Conducted regular performance reviews of sales territories, identifying areas for improvement and reallocating resources accordingly.
- Managed inbound shipments efficiently to minimize delays in product availability on sales floor.
- Exceeded annual sales targets by cultivating a robust pipeline of new business opportunities through networking events and targeted prospecting efforts.
Construction Worker
Labor Ready Staffing
03.2013 - 04.2024
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Completed construction projects on time by adhering to strict deadlines and prioritizing tasks appropriately.
Csr, Sum Tech Support
Maximus
02.2020 - 04.2023
- Managed high call volumes, maintaining a professional demeanor during peak hours and effectively multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated empathy and active listening skills, resulting in a higher rate of customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.
Forklift Operator
S&d Warehouse
12.2018 - 04.2020
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Education
Ged -
Heritage High
Newport News, VA09.2003
Skills
- Packaging and labeling
- Picking and packing
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Cleaning and organizing
- Heavy lifting
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse safety
- Order picking
- Clear communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Sorting and labeling
- Material handling
- Warehouse operations
- Team collaboration
- Order picking and processing
- Warehouse organization
- Pallet jack handling
- Shipping and receiving
- Material loading and unloading
- Stacking and staging
- Unpacking merchandise
- Receiving and processing shipments
- Order fulfillment
- Pallet jacks
- Inventory management
- Materials handling and transport
- Data entry
- Forklift operation
- Safety protocols
- Storage organization
- Basic mathematics
- Assembly and production
- Order preparation
- Forklift operations
- Inventory tracking
- Quality control
- Safety training
- Health and safety regulations
- Warehouse equipment maintenance
- Warehouse logistics
- Delivery scheduling
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Csr, Sum Tech Support
Maximus
02.2020 - 04.2023
Food Delivery
DoorDash
04.2019 - Current
Remote Sales
Drtv
03.2019 - 04.2024
Forklift Operator
S&d Warehouse
12.2018 - 04.2020
Construction Worker
Labor Ready Staffing
03.2013 - 04.2024
Warehouse Worker
Havertys Furniture
Ged -
Heritage High
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