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Rich Conklin

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Oregon Aero, Inc | Oregon, US

Technologies

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Analyzing Students' Mental Health

My New Project

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My New Project

Analyzing Students' Mental Health

Experienced Logistics & Compliance Specialist | Pursuing AWS Solutions Architect Certification | Pursuing Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate | Passionate About Data & Cloud Tech

My Work

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Analyzing Students' Mental Health

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Introduction to Notebook Projects

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Analyzing Students' Mental Health

SQLSpreadsheetsExcel

DataCamp Course Completion

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Courses

Introduction to SQL
Intermediate SQL

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

Oregon Aero, Inc. | Oct 2020 - Present

Shipping & Logistics Lead

• Lead the shipment of domestic, international, and military orders, ensuring compliance with federal contracts and shipping regulations. • Managed the secure handling and documentation of sensitive materials, maintaining the integrity of the tracking and documentation process. • Reduced shipping errors by 25% through optimized packaging and verification processes, ensuring consistent quality control. • Improved on-time delivery rate by 20% by streamlining workflows and team coordination, enhancing overall operational efficiency. • Conducted daily inventory cycle counts and quality audits, resulting in a 15% improvement in stock accuracy. • Reduced processing time for compliance reports by 30%, ensuring faster turnaround for audits and regulatory submissions. • Utilized ERP software (Intuitive ERP, SX Enterprise) to streamline logistics operations and maintain workflow efficiency.
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Pacific Stainless Products | Oct 2019 - Oct 2020

Storekeeper / Acquisition Specialist

• Managed daily purchasing acquisition requests, maintained regular shop stock, and handled material. • Verified shipments against packing slips and issued incoming items to technicians and fabricators. • Conducted cycle counts, reviewed transactions, and spot-checked inventory for accuracy. • Read technical drawings and schematics to ensure ordered items met quality standards. • Worked with IT department to source and enter individual PO acquisition requests.

Moonstruck Chocolate Co. | Sep 2019 - Nov 2019

Warehouse & Shipping Lead

• Supervised daily warehouse operations and a team of two, ensuring accurate and on-time shipments. • Improved team efficiency by 18% through revised workflows and enhanced training. • Increased shipment accuracy by 15%, significantly reducing customer complaints and order errors. • Conducted daily cycle counts, achieving a 98% inventory accuracy rate.

Oregon Health and Science University | Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

Property Specialist I - Logistics at OHSU

• Distribution of medical supplies for hospital floors, ensuring timely restocking and inventory tracking. • Increased inventory accuracy by 12% by implementing an efficient audit system for medical supplies. • Reduced restocking time by 20%, ensuring critical supplies were always available for medical staff. • Conducted compliance audits to ensure adherence to hospital standards, reducing waste by 12%.

Freelance | Dec 2017 - Present

Freelance Copywriter & Content Writer

• Craft compelling, SEO-optimized content for blogs, websites, and marketing campaigns, helping clients increase engagement and drive traffic to their platforms. • Write clear, informative, and persuasive copy that resonates with target audiences, contributing to increased conversion rates and online visibility. • Collaborate with businesses to create content strategies that align with their branding and marketing objectives, producing articles, web content, and social media posts that support business growth. • Develop copy that enhances user experience by delivering relevant, easy- to-read content, improving customer interactions on websites and digital platforms. • Specialize in industries such as technology, wellness, and travel, providing expert-level writing tailored to specific audiences and business needs. Key Achievements: • Increased organic traffic for clients’ websites by 18% through strategically written, SEO-focused content. • Authored articles and blog posts that have been featured in industry-leading publications. • Successfully developed content marketing strategies for clients, resulting in increased user engagement.

Oregon Aero, Inc. | Nov 2006 - Dec 2018

Shipping & Logistics Lead

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SCAPPOOSE RURAL FIRE DISTRICT | Nov 2014 - Dec 2017

Volunteer Firefighter

• Responded to emergency calls, including residential fires, medical emergencies, and hazardous material incidents. • Improved response times by 10% through weekly training drills and collaboration with EMTs and paramedics. • Completed over 200 hours of training in fire safety, emergency response, and hazardous material handling. • Assisted medical personnel in managing crises, ensuring patient and responder safety.

Automotive Industrial Marketing Corporation (AIMCO) | Nov 1997 - Nov 2006

Inventory Control Specialist - Lead Quality Auditor

• Managed a $8.5 million inventory, conducting daily cycle counts and ensuring compliance with ISO:9002 standards. • Reduced inventory variances by 15% through improved auditing processes and staff training. • Reduced audit reporting time by 20%, ensuring faster reconciliation and compliance. • Trained warehouse staff, reducing order processing errors by 20%. • Led process improvement initiatives, cutting operational costs by 10% and enhancing departmental efficiency.

My Education

Take a look at my formal education

Google UX Design Professional Certificate, UX /UI Design  · (March 2024 - JulyCoursera | 2024
UI/UX Design, WordPress, Front End DevelopmentTreehouse | 2019
Certificate, Front End Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)Free Code Camp | 2018
HTML, CSS, JavaScriptCodecademy | 2017
HTML, CSS, JavaScriptThe Odin Project | 2017

About Me

Rich Conklin

Experienced Logistics & Compliance Specialist | Pursuing AWS Solutions Architect Certification | Persuing Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate | Passionate About Data & Cloud Tech.

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