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Katlin Willis

Little Rock

Summary

Knowledgeable quality associate with extensive background in process support and improvement. Successfully contributed to streamlining operations and enhancing workflow efficiencies. Knowledge of quality control and team collaboration to achieve consistent results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

ICQA Process Assistant

Amazon NACF LIT1
04.2022 - Current
  • Assist Operations, ensuring Quality is maintained throughout each department.
  • Trained in nearly all direct paths in the AR building, such as Count, Stow, Pick and Pack.
  • Monitor hours and buckets to ensure the ICQA department hits Plan and Rate.
  • Monitor staffing levels for IRDR and supported quality assurance efforts. Collaborate with team members to identify strategies for reducing IRDR defect rates.
  • Facilitate quality coaching sessions for associates, aimed at enhancing performance and achieving individual goals.
  • Manage damage land department operations to maintain clear work areas free of debris. Support staffing efforts for pickers, stowers, and processors to optimize workflow planning.
  • Train new team members on standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
  • Manage a team of up to 50 associates.
  • Streamline daily operational processes to enhance workflow efficiency.

FC Associate

Amazon NACF LIT1
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Performed multiple different tasks in the CAP department.

ICQA-CS:

  • Verified physical/virtual inventory, and ensured all products met quality standards.
  • Performed quality audits such as Piles and FOO to ensure the building was in standard.
  • Maintained 100% quality in all inventory counts.
  • Worked as a Process Guide for five months alongside the Process Assistant and furthered my experience in the building.

PICK:

  • Responsible for quickly and effectively picking the products that customers ordered.
  • Ensured product quality standards met to uphold customer commitments.
  • Operated material handling equipment to optimize inventory flow and ensure efficient order fulfillment.

Senior Assistant Manager

Gordman's
03.2019 - 09.2020
  • Prepared and executed cash deposits upwards of $10,000 with zero discrepancies.
  • Supervised a team of up to 12 employees and was a person of contact for employees and customers, providing open communication.
  • Assisted Store Manager in day-to-day tasks to ensure the store was running properly and efficiently.
  • Assisted with hiring process of new employees and was the main hiring manager for the last six months.
  • Organized and set floor plans for the store to make the shopping experience positive and inviting for the customers.
  • Strived to always keep an inclusive and positive work environment.

Education

Associate degree - Early Childhood Development

Three Rivers College
Poplar Bluff, Missouri
05.2017

Skills

  • Organization & attention to detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Leadership
  • Flexibility
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Hubble
  • Performance monitoring
  • Safety management
  • Workflow management
  • Management support
  • Assignment delegation

Languages

English

Timeline

ICQA Process Assistant

Amazon NACF LIT1
04.2022 - Current

FC Associate

Amazon NACF LIT1
09.2021 - 04.2022

Senior Assistant Manager

Gordman's
03.2019 - 09.2020

Associate degree - Early Childhood Development

Three Rivers College

Success Stories

  • Advanced to a training position within two months and promoted in five.
  • Successfully ran shifts while the ICQA PA was out with no management present on site.
  • Successfully ran Pod Transfers for the building for two months, and learned the process in one shift.
  • Managed a team of up to 15 AAs, and consistently executed plans and hit CPTs.
  • Successfully drove Damage Land picking and lowered fullness from 120% to 60% in only 6 weeks.
  • Drove rates and staffing in Damage Land and lowered piles from 2500 to 200.
  • Increased productivity rates from an average of 15 to 21.
  • Completed Six Sigma training and implemented processes to streamline standard work in multiple departments.
Katlin Willis