Derek Etter
Glendale
Summary
Results-driven warehouse lead with strong skills in inventory management, quality control, and problem-solving. Committed to maintaining safe and efficient operations while delivering exceptional customer service.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Lead
Lincare Healthcare
Phoenix, AZ
06.2026 - 06.2026
- Operated warehouse equipment safely to support efficient material handling processes.
- Assisted in inventory management by organizing and tracking stock levels.
- Learned proper procedures for receiving, storing, and shipping products efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain clean and organized workspaces.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure compliance with workplace regulations.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Collaborated with other departments to address any issues or discrepancies in orders, ensuring smooth communication across teams.
- Maintained a safe working environment, conducting regular safety audits and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
Delivery Driver
Desert Compass Logistics
Phoenix, AZ
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Navigated designated routes efficiently to ensure timely deliveries.
- Inspected vehicles prior to routes for safety compliance and operational readiness.
- Maintained accurate delivery records and documentation for accountability.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding route changes or delays.
- Inspected vehicle pre- and post-delivery to ensure operational safety standards were met.
- Utilized handheld devices for tracking packages and updating delivery statuses in real-time.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Utilized GPS to plan delivery routes with focus on efficiency and deadline management.
- Maintained clean driving record and observed relevant traffic laws to reduce risks.
- Handled packages with care to prevent damage during transit, ensuring that all items arrived in the same condition as when they were initially picked up.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Lifted, lowered, and carried packages typically weighing 50 pounds throughout regular course of delivery.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Handled packages carefully, observing indications on packaging of fragile contents and contents sensitive to variations in spatial orientation, keeping from turning upside-down.
- Contributed to team success by effectively communicating with dispatchers, managers, and coworkers to address issues or concerns.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics related to on-time deliveries, accuracy, and customer satisfaction ratings.
Forklift Operator
Glendale Steel Supply
Glendale, AZ
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently throughout warehouse.
- Conducted daily safety checks on equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments while adhering to safety procedures.
- Assisted in inventory management by organizing and labeling stock accurately.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, optimizing space utilization in storage areas.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow and inventory management.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities and tasks in fast-paced work environment.
ADMIN NCO/Weapons Squad Leader
AZARNG
Phoenix, AZ
09.2008 - 07.2011
- Led training exercises to enhance team proficiency in weapons handling and safety protocols.
- Oversaw maintenance and inventory management of weapon systems and equipment.
- Coordinated tactical operations, ensuring effective communication among squad members during missions.
- Developed training materials to improve operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Mentored junior personnel, fostering skill development and teamwork within the squad.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in mission planning and execution.
- Evaluated performance metrics to identify areas for enhancement in squad operations.
- Developed strong relationships with allied forces to facilitate joint training exercises and enhance overall operational effectiveness.
- Contributed to mission success with thorough reconnaissance efforts in support of larger units'' objectives.
- Ensured personnel readiness by regularly monitoring and maintaining equipment, weapons systems, and ammunition.
- Established a culture of accountability within the weapons squad by enforcing standards, addressing performance issues, and recognizing exceptional contributions.
- Mentored junior soldiers in the development of their leadership skills, contributing to a stronger chain of command within the unit.
- Achieved mission success through effective planning, coordination, and execution of squad operations.
- Evaluated personnel performance on a regular basis to identify areas for improvement and develop targeted coaching strategies for increased proficiency.
- Increased situational awareness during missions by utilizing advanced technology and intelligence sources.
- Conducted after-action reviews following missions to assess performance outcomes against established objectives; identified lessons learned for future improvements.
- Improved squad morale and cohesion by fostering a positive work environment that emphasized teamwork, discipline, and respect for all members.
- Enhanced team performance by conducting comprehensive training and development programs for weapons squad members.
Education
Motor Mechanic - Harley Davidson
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
Phoenix, AZ04-2014
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant / Phlebotomy Tech
CollegeAmerica
Phoenix, AZ05-2012
Skills
- Supervisory experience
- Time management
- Customer service
- Order picking
- Attention to detail
- Quality control
- Materials transport
- Equipment operation
- Problem-solving
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory management
- Employee training
- Forklift certification
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
Certification
- Firefighter I&II Training - 2006
- Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Training - 2006
- Certified Forklift Operator , Lincare - 2026
Timeline
Warehouse Lead
Lincare Healthcare
06.2026 - 06.2026
Delivery Driver
Desert Compass Logistics
02.2026 - 05.2026
Forklift Operator
Glendale Steel Supply
11.2025 - 02.2026
ADMIN NCO/Weapons Squad Leader
AZARNG
09.2008 - 07.2011
Motor Mechanic - Harley Davidson
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant / Phlebotomy Tech
CollegeAmerica