Rich Conklin - Travel & Outdoors Copywriter /Article Writer, Freelancer

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Work Background

Oregon Aero, Inc.Shipping & Logistics Lead

Dec. 2006Scappoose, OregonAccurately ship orders to domestic, international and military customers or distributors. • Comply with all shipping regulations and procedures. Including reporting, labeling, licensing and ITAR. • Compile and submit reports to Dept. of Commerce, State Dept. and National Security regarding allied military sales. • Maintain shipping warehouse inventory for accuracy, availability and restocking. • Conduct daily cycle counts, quality audits and submit reports of inventory to ensure on time delivery. • Responsible for the accurate pulling, preparation, scheduling and loading of all outbound shipments. • Operate forklifts, pallet jacks to load shipments onto carrier’s trailers and store palletized product. • Prepare and provide certificates of compliance, shipper’s letter of instruction and commercial invoices. • Assist logistics manager with daily operations to attain department goals, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy.

Studio KollectiveFreelance Writer & Web Designer

Jan. 2007 - Nov. 2020Scappoose, OregonI am a freelance writer and WordPress consultant for hire whose passion is travel writing and creating beautiful websites. I am especially interested in all there is to see and do in the Pacific Northwest. I help small businesses and people just like you develop a brand, a voice and a following. I write and design WordPress websites to help small businesses achieve sales and marketing goals.

Oregon Health and Science UniversityProperty Specialist I/Facilities & Logistics at OHSU

Apr. 2019 - Nov. 2019Portland, Oregon AreaPOU Restock Team; Complete the delivery, processing, and put away of medical supplies for point of use system. remove soiled linen from chute rooms. Check for expired product daily; customer service in a fast-paced work environment.

Scappoose Rural Fire Protection DistrictVolunteer Firefighter

Nov. 2014 - Dec. 2017Scappoose, OR 97056During November of 2014, I was accepted by Scappoose Fire District to attend the Fire Academy. I successfully completed the Academy and was sworn in as a probationary Volunteer Firefighter on June 02, 2015. My duties are to continue to train to achieve Firefighter 1 certification, respond to fire/ emergency medical calls during my assigned shift and attend weekly training drills. During my time here I have been able to respond to and put out commercial fires, residential fires, brush fires and wildland fires. In addition to the duties as a firefighter, I also respond to emergency medical calls where I assist EMT's and Paramedics as needed. I am very lucky to be able to give back to my community this way and to be there when someone is having a really bad day.

Automotive Industrial Marketing Corporation (AIMCO)Inventory Control Specialist - Lead Quality Auditor

Nov. 1997 - Nov. 2006Portland, Oregon• Maintained $8.5 million dollar inventory stored in 144,000 sq. ft. warehouse. • Conducted daily cycle counts, quality audits, produced reports of findings and corrective actions. • Responsible for investigation and reconciliation of inventory variances. • Provided training to warehouse staff to ensure accuracy and compliance with quality program and regulations. • Reviewed inventory records and management processes with lenders and auditors. • Monitored inventory transactions - purchase orders, invoices, returns. • Conducted random quality audits ensuring ISO:9002 compliance. • Assisted warehouse manager with scheduling and daily operations to attain department training goals to maximize efficiency and accuracy. • Lead multi-department team to review, improve and update processes to meet or exceed company goals and reduce expenditures. • Traveled to regional office in Troy, Michigan to conduct inventory, quality audits and training of staff bi-annually.