James Parrish
Dededo,Guam
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing a strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin a new challenge with success
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Energetic Inventory Specialist eager to support team objectives and contribute to business success. Open and clear communicator specializing in merchandising, tagging and display set-up. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Specialist
Defense Logistics Agency
06.2024 - Current
- Operated various types of material handling equipment safely, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
- Supported safe operations of warehouse order fulfillment and restocking by securing items on pallets and shelves.
- Packaged items for safe shipment and protection from damage in transit.
- Helped keep inventory accurate by overseeing daily cycle counts.
- Optimized storage space utilization through strategic placement of products based on size, weight, and frequency of access.
- Handled hazardous materials properly according to established protocols while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations.
- Reduced order processing time with the implementation of barcode scanning and electronic inventory tracking.
- Managed storage area by organizing floor space, adhering to storage design principles and recommending improvements.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Kept warehouse stations and equipment in good working order in line with OSHA requirements.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
Warehouse Lead
Cabras Marine Corporation
12.2020 - 05.2024
- Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits.
- Coordinated inventory, stocking, and ordering.
- Resolved customer complaints immediately, escalating those that required additional assistance.
- Secured items and packages for transport to alleviate damage.
- Completed forecasts to determine needed inventory.
- Met store customers on floor and discussed needs.
- Verified prices and computed totals to complete accurate invoices.
- Maintained meticulous records to track adjustments, pallet audits and errors.
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by supervising inventory cycle counting processes, including accounting and reporting of surplus, product returns and damages.
- Assessed delivered contents against original orders.
- Entered information into system to update status reports.
- Trained newly hired employees on appropriate methods for performing audits and cycle counts.
- Monitored project progress and presented status to leaders to solve productivity issues.
- Utilized tracking systems and documentation to trace cargo on its route.
- Developed reports for leadership compiling data and insights into inventory, trends and sales with focus on readability and brevity.
- Set up delivery of materials to arrive in time for production start date.
- Saved costs by coordinating inventory requirements and vendor procurement details to mitigate financial discrepancies.
- Collaborated with store employees to promote retail traffic by constructing creative and appealing merchandise displays.
- Inserted security markers into or onto merchandise and tagged with pricing information.
- Reduced process lags by efficiently monitoring all inventory receipts and promptly processing changes.
- Supported senior leadership by collecting and maintaining vendor and organizational quantity, type and supply value records.
- Outlined production commitments and timetables using sales forecast information.
- Directed project planning and scheduling and actively participated in installations.
- Set up purchasing program that kept up with changing customer demands.
- Reviewed selected addresses for quality control purposes.
- Signed customers up for contracts and placed orders for custom vertical and mini blinds.
Security Officer
Pacific Island Security Agency
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Patrolled and secured industrial and commercial premises to prevent intrusion.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings, patrolling property and monitoring surveillance cameras.
- Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.
- Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
- Responded to alarms and disturbances to maintain safety.
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
- Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Searched individuals and baggage for devices, weapons and other prohibited items.
- Verified integrity and accuracy of photo ID's, tickets and passports prior to authorizing passage.
- Monitored security cameras and fire, building and alarm systems.
- Triaged problems quickly and provided precise and clear information while working under minimum supervision.
- Circulated among patrons and customers to keep abreast of emergent security situations.
- Acted as first-responder for medical emergencies, incoming calls and code red situations prior to arrival of paramedics and law enforcement.
- Operated scanning equipment to keep entrance lines moving efficiently.
- Worked with local and federal law enforcement agents to apprehend suspicious individuals.
- Investigated suspected incidents of fraud, employee theft and embezzlement and reported findings to law enforcement.
- Immediately reported safety hazards for remediation response.
Security Guard Officer
Protective Concept Unlimited
02.2018 - 07.2020
- Protected company assets against theft or damage by conducting frequent building and grounds patrols.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Monitored premises and recorded all activity in daily officer report for submission to Security Guard at close of shift.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Detected emergency situations using baton,Pepper Spray, handcuffs and Flash light equipment, through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
Armed Security Officer
Paragon Systems
01.2017 - 06.2020
- Communicated with customers and management while enforcing policies, rules and procedures at site.
- Maintained safety of residents by conducting foot patrols, monitoring vehicle traffic and identifying unauthorized persons or vehicles on premises.
- Maintained order and safety while providing customer service and information to facility visitors.
- Evaluated credentials of personnel and provided temporary badges to visitors.
- Monitored multiple CCTV feeds to keep close eye on important areas of buildings and grounds.
- Monitored building access and identified all officials and employees before authorizing entrance.
- Protected entrances by scanning individuals and bags via manual, wand or x-ray machinery.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings, patrolling property and monitoring surveillance cameras.
- Administered basic first aid to injured and ill individuals and assisted paramedics with providing advanced assistance and patient transport.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees, visitors and other persons.
- Protected company assets against theft or damage by conducting frequent building and grounds patrols.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Maintained stamina during long periods of sitting, walking, standing or driving while remaining focused and vigilant.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
Security Guard Supervisor
Denache' Security
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Maintained stamina during long periods of sitting, walking, standing or driving while remaining focused and vigilant.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings, patrolling property and monitoring surveillance cameras.
- Wrote reports outlining incidents such as theft, unauthorized access violations or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees, visitors and other persons.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
- Floated between security locations to check in with officers, assess security and make proactive adjustments based on changing conditions.
- Reported daily activity, incidents and irregularities, including equipment and property damage, theft and presence of unauthorized persons.
- Developed and implemented training methods to promote improved officer performance.
Overnight Stock Associate
Kmart
03.2014 - 12.2015
- Priced and labeled new merchandise, verified all products contained price tags and adhered sale labels in correct places.
- Assisted customers upon request in finding products or checked in warehouse for unstocked items.
- Constructed and stocked new displays, designed and assembled end caps and removed and discarded outdated displays.
- Stocked, arranged and organized merchandise during late shift in store that stayed open overnight.
- Prepared products for sales floor by adding tags and readying pallets or restocking.
- Pleasantly helped customers by finding requested items, boosting store revenues and improving retention rates.
- Organized storage of articles in bins, floor, shelves and assigned areas according to product categories.
- Replenished inventory with focus on addressing customer needs.
- Communicated effectively with members of public in often crowded and noisy environments.
Temp Worker
Docomo Pacific
02.2014 - 12.2015
- Completed visual inspections and manual testing to assess product quality.
- Set up equipment and installed tools and fixtures required to carry out production goals.
Janitorial Worker
Guam Cleaning Masters
11.2012 - 06.2014
- Swept and mopped floors with proper signage to prevent customer injury.
- Streamlined processes for electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems to maintain high standards of efficiency and safety.
- Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
Janitorial Worker
J.J. Global
11.2010 - 12.2012
- Swept and mopped floors with proper signage to prevent customer injury.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Maintained, sanitized and vacuumed [Number]-foot dining area and washing kitchen floors prior to closing.
- Streamlined processes for electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems to maintain high standards of efficiency and safety.
Security Officer
G4S
06.2008 - 10.2010
- Patrolled industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and secure doors, windows and gates.
- Inspected parking lot to verify vehicles were properly parked and displayed parking permits.
- Oversaw premises to identify safety risks and ensure employee and visitor safety.
- Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits.
- Coordinated inventory, stocking, and ordering.
- Resolved customer complaints immediately, escalating those that required additional assistance.
- Completed forecasts to determine needed inventory.
- Secured items and packages for transport to alleviate damage.
- Verified prices and computed totals to complete accurate invoices.
- Maintained meticulous records to track adjustments, pallet audits and errors.
- Entered information into system to update status reports.
- Trained newly hired employees on appropriate methods for performing audits and cycle counts.
- Developed reports for leadership compiling data and insights into inventory, trends and sales with focus on readability and brevity.
- Saved costs by coordinating inventory requirements and vendor procurement details to mitigate financial discrepancies.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Patrolled and secured industrial and commercial premises to prevent intrusion.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings, patrolling property and monitoring surveillance cameras.
- Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.
- Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
- Responded to alarms and disturbances to maintain safety.
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
- Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Searched individuals and baggage for devices, weapons and other prohibited items.
- Verified integrity and accuracy of photo ID's, tickets and passports prior to authorizing passage.
- Monitored security cameras and fire, building and alarm systems.
- Triaged problems quickly and provided precise and clear information while working under minimum supervision.
- Circulated among patrons and customers to keep abreast of emergent security situations.
- Acted as first-responder for medical emergencies, incoming calls and code red situations prior to arrival of paramedics and law enforcement.
- Operated scanning equipment to keep entrance lines moving efficiently.
- Worked with local and federal law enforcement agents to apprehend suspicious individuals.
- Immediately reported safety hazards for remediation response.
Education
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
Upper Tumon, GuamSkills
- Vigilant and watchful
- Security procedures knowledge
- Patrolling
- Reliability
- Firearms expertise
- Physical combat trained
- First aid certified
- Premises surveillance
- Customer service
- CCTV
- First Aid/CPR
- Communications
- [NWDP Trained & Certified] National Weapons Detection Program
- Knowledge of use of Metal Detector & Walk through metal Detector & XRay Machine
- Good Hospitality
- Fast Learner
- Computer Ligureate
- Knowledge of all program software and hardware
- Trouble shoot problems
- Inventory tracking
- Item tagging
- Merchandising expertise
- Data evaluation
- Active listening
- Basic math
- Relationship building
- Package preparation
- Quality Assurance
- Barcode scanning
- Product Location
- Inventory Tracking
- Forklift Operation
- Warehouse Organization
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Materials Handling Safety Training
- Materials Sorting
- Forklift Operator Certification
Timeline
Warehouse Specialist
Defense Logistics Agency
06.2024 - Current
Warehouse Lead
Cabras Marine Corporation
12.2020 - 05.2024
Security Officer
Pacific Island Security Agency
08.2020 - 02.2023
Security Guard Officer
Protective Concept Unlimited
02.2018 - 07.2020
Armed Security Officer
Paragon Systems
01.2017 - 06.2020
Security Guard Supervisor
Denache' Security
10.2016 - 02.2017
Overnight Stock Associate
Kmart
03.2014 - 12.2015
Temp Worker
Docomo Pacific
02.2014 - 12.2015
Janitorial Worker
Guam Cleaning Masters
11.2012 - 06.2014
Janitorial Worker
J.J. Global
11.2010 - 12.2012
Security Officer
G4S
06.2008 - 10.2010
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
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