- I am a life long Hunter and Angler
- I enjoy the outdoors, with most of my hobbies being in the woods
- My current main hobby is being a avid pool player
- I am mechanically inclined and enjoy wood working and welding projects
Aaron Edens
Florence,MT
Summary
I am an Adaptable merchandise stocker with a strong focus on training new staff and optimizing inventory. I find it necessary to collaborate with my coworkers to achieve daily goals and enhance operational efficiency. As well as willing to work across new areas to fill needed help and willing to work extra hours when needed. I also find it necessary to help and aid customers to the best of my abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Stocker
Costco Wholesale Corp
Missoula, MT
11.2022 - Current
- Stocked merchandise to optimal inventory and presentation.
- Organized backroom areas to ensure easy access and quick restocking of products.
- Monitored product expiration dates and rotated stock to reduce waste and improve freshness.
- Assisted customers in locating items, enhancing overall shopping experience for our members
- Worked with and coordinated with my coworkers and management to achieve daily stocking goals as well as woking efficiently to make our 8:55 am opening.
- Trained new staff on best practices for stocking procedures and efficient Merchandising to continue the Costco culture and practices
Billiards Instructor
University of Montana
Missoula, MT
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed engaging materials for diverse student learning styles. Such as videos and engaging new games and drills to keep my students engaged.
- I engaged with my students on a personal level by getting to know each one of them and find a common ground to make the class more enjoyable.
- I evaluated student performance through one on one assessments and gave positive feed back to improve they pool skills and knowledge.
- Certain students who showed potential I would personally recommend to the head instructor and the director of the gaming den to be new instructors in later semesters.
Laborer
L&C Customs Sheet Metal
Missoula, MT
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Operated hand and power tools to fabricate custom sheet metal components.
- Assisted in assembling and installing sheet metal products, such as custom duct work fittings and architectural pieces. Such as gutters and flashing.
- This particular field would often require me to adapt to new situations which would required me to be innovative and creative to achieve desired outcomes.
- As a laborer, I was expected to keep a well maintained and clean work area to enhance workflow efficiency as well as keeping records of materials and make lists of needed materials to efficiently complete the required tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History
University of Montana
Missoula, MT05-2025
High School Diploma -
Florence Carlton High School
Florence, MT06-2019
Skills
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse navigation
- Product labeling
- Stock rotation
- The use of computers
- Food Safety Training
- Well rounded customer service
Accomplishments
- I have presented my research on the Opium Industry in Afghanistan at the Annual Central and Southwest Studies Conference in 2025.
- I am an Eagle Scout and I am a big supporter of the Boy Scouts of America.
- I am the First man in my family to Graduate from a University.
Interests
Timeline
Billiards Instructor
University of Montana
01.2024 - 05.2025
Merchandise Stocker
Costco Wholesale Corp
11.2022 - Current
Laborer
L&C Customs Sheet Metal
06.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - History
University of Montana
High School Diploma -
Florence Carlton High School