Lauran Best

  

Biography:

Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

Military Experience: 8.0 years

Work Experience: 3.6 years

Work Experience:

I'm a team player and work well with all levels of employees, which also include individuals outside of my department. I obtain and interpret necessary information in order to meet operational requirements. Provided high level of customer service that contributes toward customer relationship and satisfaction. I always meet required deadlines and have no problem going over and beyond my normal day-to-day operations is deemed necessary for job completion.


Work history:

  • Job Title: Merchandiser

    Company: Homegoods

    Period: September 2025 - present

    Role Description:

    Assisting customers by answering questions such as item price or location, and handling bulky/heavy items.

    Operating an electronic checkout system to record unit price, total customer purchase, and make change.

    Performing a variety of duties in handling, preparing and maintaining stock levels of grocery and produce items.

    Reviewing stock levels and gathering inventory data in order to maintain the Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) system.

    Preparing and maintaining a variety of documents to order commissary items, reconcile invoices and submit requisitions.

    Maintaining security, safety, and sanitation practices and procedures.

    Using hand-held terminals to gather data necessary to update and adjust inventory.

    Ensuring optimal shelf space allocation for available stock.

  • Job Title: Production Planner

    Company: General Dynamics Info Tech

    Period: July 2017 - October 2020

    Role Description:

    Oversaw work orders, manpower allocation, and Navy contract-laborer’s expenses. Developed project control forms, supported audits, and produced manpower forecasts using computer applications. Listening to team members and giving feedback on project timelines were key components of my role, fostering a collaborative activity environment while supervising project milestones.

  • Job Title: Toll Booth Operator

    Company: Chesapeake Expressway

    Period: March 2024 - July 2024

    Role Description:

    Achieved highest weekend quotas ($4,000–$4,500/day) with 100% transaction accuracy while giving feedback on operational procedures. Scheduling and supervising traffic operations required adaptability and effective case management in high-pressure situations.


Education:

  • Bayside High School

    High School – Marketing

    Period: October 2006 - June 2010

  • Tidewater Community College

    Other – Logistics

    Period: June 2024 - March 2025

  • Tidewater Community College

    Associate's Degree – Maritime Logistics

    Period: January 2024 - present

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