Thomas M. Tolbert
Chester
Summary
Hardworking material handler with several years of experience working closely with other staff and leaders to complete tasks efficiently. Team-player quick to communicate issues and work with others to resolve.
Hardworking professional with reliable, safety-conscious mindset and many years of solid experience in warehouse operations. Proficient in operations of pallet movers, forklifts and swing-reach trucks. Expertise in shipping and receiving, loading, and unloading trucks and order picking and packing.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Defense Logistic Agency
Richmond
01.2025 - Current
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
- Investigated discrepancies between inventory records and actual stock on hand.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities such as seminars or trainings.
- Operate all MHE equipment required for daily activities.
- Tasked to perform training for other employees on the team.
- Prepared outgoing shipments by packaging, labeling, and loading onto delivery vehicles.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals.
Nuclear Security Specialist
Dominion Energy
01.2009 - 12.2024
- Completed Leadership Skills Training 1 and 2
- Provides protection for the public by enforcing and maintaining security at Surry Nuclear Power station
- Responsible for serving as a step up supervisor for the shift.
- As a field training officer, responsible for training new officers(I also train the shift before annual FOF drills)
- Serves as a response team leader during annual drills
- Extensive knowledge of security alarm systems
- Proficient with PAMS, SAP and Emp. Center
Correctional Officer
Powhatan Correctional Center
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Correctional Officer in a security oriented environment
- Provided security for the public by maintaining order in a prison with over 300 inmates
Warehouse Worker
Walmart Distribution Center
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Served as a loader in a warehouse environment
- Forklift experience
- Responsible for taking inventory and loading packages for delivery
Infantry Squad Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Provided maximum versatility in chaotic and uncertain conditions
- Employed a variety of methods to support team members, including communications links
- Developed into a qualified leader who trained and directed teams and sections, while coordinating with higher and supporting units
- Trained in core competencies of operations and awareness
- Served as a team leader in an infantry squad in multiple deployments in Iraq and Africa
Education
High School Diploma -
L.C Bird High School
Skills
- Material handling
- Forklift operation
- Shipping and receiving
- Employee training
- Safety compliance
- Quality control
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Leadership skills
Awards
- Navy & Marine Corps Combat Action Ribbon
- Navy & Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation
- Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
- Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Iraq Campaign Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Timeline
Material Handler
Defense Logistic Agency
01.2025 - Current
Nuclear Security Specialist
Dominion Energy
01.2009 - 12.2024
Correctional Officer
Powhatan Correctional Center
01.2008 - 01.2009
Warehouse Worker
Walmart Distribution Center
01.2007 - 01.2008
Infantry Squad Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
01.2002 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
L.C Bird High School