Clarence N.

Blakley
9538 Deer Crossing Lane
Jonesboro, GA 30236
PH: (678) 485-3570
E-mail: cb8ce5b2@westpost.net

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* More than four years experience in positions demanding strong sales and proble
m-solving skills as well as a high level of ability in sales & marketing, prospe
cting, follow-up, customer relations, account development, profit building, reco
rds & contracts.
* Over 10 years experience in the warehousing industry. Excellent mapping and r
outing skills, strong planning and organizational abilities and effective time m
anagement techniques.
* Qualified fork lift and industrial tractor operator to move raw materials and
products.
* Able to receive, store, inspect supplies and maintain records of material move
d.
* Ability to create and maintain efficient inventory systems and procedures.
* Extensive trouble shooting experience to maintain equipment.
* Excellent driving record.
* Versatile individual able to adapt to new duties. A self starter, strong team
player, high achiever and task/people oriented.
* Maintain excellent customer relations; provide friendly and courteous service.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; can easily develop a positiv
e rapport with clients, staff, and peers.
* An earned reputation for dependability, integrity and professionalism.
EDUCATION
1985 Springfield Technical High, Springfield, MA
High school diploma

Certifications:
HVAC/R Certificate, Laurus Technical Institute, Jonesboro, GA, January 2009
EPA Universal Certification, Esco Institute

EXPERIENCE
2002 - 2007 Smokehouse Publishing, Clarkston, GA

Sales Manager
Job Description: Designed and successfully implemented creative marketing pr
ograms including sales strategies, advertising, and public relations functions.
Acquired and maintained 50 customer accounts. Consistently increased sales and
maintained profitability each year. Responsible for stock to sales planning, p
roduct merchandising, projections on volume, scheduling, distribution and invent
ory management. Monitored consumer trends and improved company image. Compiled
sales figures for analytic reports and outlined future sales projections. Demo
nstrated a positive attitude with buyers, account managers, and store management
. Provided excellent customer service and effectively resolved problems and co
mplaints.
2000 - 2002 Stop N Go Loading and Unloading
Fork Lift Operator
Job Description: Operate fork lifts to stack and retrieve supplies and material
s. Document and maintain inventory and ensure production area organization and
cleanliness in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures. Troubl
eshoot and maintain mechanical and operational problems with fork lift and indus
trial equipment. Receive product request from load sheets via the shift's leads
. Verified incoming shipments against the original orders and the accompanying
invoices and bills of lading. Pick pallets of product to be loaded on trailers
from storage racks and locates them in the properly designated location in the F
WP (forward pick) for distribution. Ensure all product moves are completed in a
timely and efficient manner. Operate all industrial equipment in accordance wi
th facility, GWP (Good Warehouse Practices) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and He
alth Administration) regulations in a safe and appropriate manner ensuring minim
al damage to product, lift equipment, and storage racks. Assist with periodic i
nventories as necessary within the work area.

1996 - 2000 Digital Technology, Springfield, MA

Warehouse/Shipping & Receiving Clerk
Job Description: Responsible for operating high-lift stacker/reach truck placi
ng pallets on or off racks in proper location. Read and comprehend simple instru
ctions, short correspondence, and memos. Interpret written documentation contai
ning schedule moves, printout, computer screens, store tickets for accurate prod
uct movement and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group s
ituations to co-workers, including Supervisors/Managers. Operate clean up broom
, plastic compactor, forklifts and carts. Key product and move data into termin
als on a daily basis. Managed documentation of material movements by utilizing
the WMS (Warehouse Management System) and the SAP (Systems, Applications, Produc
ts in Data Processing). Experienced in the use of computerized automated carous
els and computerized hand-held terminals. Apply commonsense understanding to ca
rry out detailed instructions. Ensure work orders or other data are specific and
immediately available, usable, and point directly to the problem. Safe and eff
icient use of an extensive range of warehousing equipment, such as: forklift (2
&4K), pallet jack, order pickers, banding machines, hand tools, reach trucks, st
andard pick up, and picks & Stows in accordance with Company, Local, State and F
ederal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulation
s.

1993-1996 Springfield Hospital, Springfield, MA

Materials/Custodian Technician
Job Description: Performed a wide variety of supply chain activities including
the ordering and replenishment of medical/surgical and general hospital supplies
. Performed a variety of duties involving complete sanitary maintenance of crit
ical care areas, patient rooms, corridors, public rooms, offices, and other desi
gnated Medical Center areas. Liaison between Materials Management and inpatient
nursing areas, surgical services, emergency services, cardiac catheterization, w
omen & infants services, and various other clinical and non-clinical departments
for the majority of supply chain services. Responsible for working with the cl
inical department managers and staff to ensure appropriate product is stocked to
meet patient care needs. Responsible for conducting inventory and ordering sup
plies for areas of responsibility using hand-held technology and Pyxis automated
supply stations. Provided usage and compliance reports to nursing management a
nd other service leaders to appropriately assess patient charge compliance for a
ll items dispensed through Pyxis. Responsible for creating and updating the ite
m master files for all supply items, and collaborates with managers when product
s are added or deleted from stock. Ensured the continual integrity of informati
on between Pyxis stations and hand-held technology interfaced to the Lawson Mate
rials Management Information System (MMIS). Responsible for providing patient c
are equipment and sterile re-processed goods to internal customers throughout th
e hospital.
1994-1996 Fish N Things, Springfield, MA
Cook
Job Description: Demonstrated command of food basics and techniques, Managed a
kitchen support staff of 5; train new employees, delegate assignments, Monitored
and maintain inventory, order kitchen supplies and equipment as needed; ensure
that inventory levels are sufficient to accommodate a constantly changing menu,
Planned and organize presentation of special events including menu planning and
preparation, and ordering supplies .

1990-1993 Center for Humanistic Change, Springfield, MA

Human Service Technician/Houseparent
Job Description: Provided supervision of medication, monetary spending, and dai
ly activities. Trained and assisted residents in basic daily living skills. Pr
ovided meal planning, cooking and general cleaning and maintenance of resident g
roup homes. Served people with severe and persistent mental illness, co-occurri
ng alcohol and drug disorders and people with histories of trauma and abuse. The
se services range from intensive support and supervision provided in residences
staffed 18-24 hours a day to individualized supported housing services provided
to people in their own homes.