Aaron Galindo
San Diego,CA
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Display And Merchandise Representative
The Home Depot
08.2022 - Current
- Purchasing and Ensuring there is a constant supply of updated Displays Signage, through a centralized system that consolidates materials for our vendors into POP store-specific kits, using a 3rd party logistics provider (IMS Retail)
- Analyzed sales trends to inform product placement and promotional strategies.
- Reduced out-of-stock incidents by maintaining accurate inventory counts and timely reordering.
- Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
- Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
- Exceeded sales targets consistently by creating compelling merchandise displays that effectively showcased product features and benefits.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy and availability.
- Implemented visual merchandising standards to create an appealing shopping environment.
- Executing counts and product updates keeping track of every single product on inventory preventing shrink and loss
- Executing new product launches, by working on their posters, displays and setting the product on the store map all in a timely matter
- Update vendor displays assembling the new POP
- Assembly and disassembly of bays to new desired measurements for better customer presentation
- Managing collaborations with Milwaukee, Makita, Quickrete and many more across the companies board to Creating a healthy, Communicative and strong team
- Teaching new team members their responsibilities on-hand, creating a safe and healthy environment for them to thrive on.
- Direct plug-in and setup of LG and Samsung Smart fridges by using computer software to keep them up-to-date and ensure a proper display is showcased
- Wiring and Electrical Tear-down of bays working with safety when store is in service hours
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory management processes.
- Collaborated with suppliers to streamline ordering processes and improve delivery timelines.
- Oversaw product placement and inventory management to maximize sales potential.
Front Desk Sales
The Wheel Zone
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Direct Sales with customers
- Start communication process sometimes via phone and solve what the customer needs are and ensuring the get the best fit product (tire, wheels, suspension) for their vehicle
- Contacting Retail stores to insure product availability and timely deliveries
- Installation of new wheels on a tire
- Installing Bilstein Lift-Kits
- Welding and grinder use for damaged wheels
- Polishing to ensure clean product for the customer
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Freight & Inventory Specialist
The Home Depot
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Safe transport of high priced merchandise
- Use of Heavy Machinery ( Forklift, Standing Forklift, OP )
- Manage Store Organization And Product Flow
- Use of Zebra phone to maintain good counts of inventory, scan overheads daily with new overstock and palletized overflow to keep the system up-to-date and make product easy to find
- Managed inventory systems to track stock levels and streamline replenishment processes.
- Analyzed inventory data to identify trends, optimizing stock levels and reducing excess inventory.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve supply chain efficiency and accuracy in order fulfillment.
- Mentored new team members on advanced inventory techniques, fostering professional growth within the department.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
- Maintained a clean and well-organized work environment, promoting safety and efficiency among team members.
- Managed the return process for damaged or defective goods, ensuring prompt resolution for customers and minimizing financial loss for the company.
- Prepared detailed reports on inventory levels and movement trends, providing valuable information for decision-making purposes.
- Reduced stock shortages by closely monitoring inventory levels and promptly ordering necessary supplies.
- Coordinated with suppliers to establish optimal delivery schedules, reducing instances of overstock or stockouts.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
Education
Automotive Design Intro.
IED, Istituto di disegno Europeo
Torino, Italy08.2024
Design Technology
SouthWestern College
Chula Vista, CA11.2023
No Degree - Automotive Technology Program
SouthWestern College
Chula Vista, CA11.2022
Skills
- CAD Design programs knowledge (AUTOCad, SolidWorks)
- Executing New Product lanch
- Managing Multiple vendor collaborations
- Direct Sales
- Keeping track of orders
- Great management of Inventory
- Technical Drawings and Blueprints interpretation
- Licensed In use of Heavy Machinery
- Use Ecxel, Microsoft office Daily
- Power Tool Use Experience
- Automotive Mechanical Repairs
- Welding
- Marketing Photography, And Videography
- Brand awareness
- Merchandise planning
- Promotional strategies
- Stock control
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
Timeline
Front Desk Sales
The Wheel Zone
09.2024 - 05.2025
Display And Merchandise Representative
The Home Depot
08.2022 - Current
Freight & Inventory Specialist
The Home Depot
09.2020 - 08.2022
Design Technology
SouthWestern College
Automotive Design Intro.
IED, Istituto di disegno Europeo
No Degree - Automotive Technology Program
SouthWestern College