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Adam Mendoza

Flagstaff,AZ

Summary

Business-driven individual with more than two years working as a Department Manager for a retail organization. Determined and experienced in creating effective strategies and coaching employees.

Focused Department Manager considered an expert in policies, compliance,  safety procedures. Highly capable in successfully resolving conflicts. Pursuing a new  role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.

Retail sales professional versed in product placement and merchandising. Extensive experience in inventory management, shipping and receiving process.

Talented Sales Associate effective at multi-tasking and maintaining a friendly attitude under pressure. Efficiently builds loyalty and long-term relationships with customers/co-workers while consistently achieving individual goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

GSO Operator

W.L. Gore And Associates
07.2019 - 02.2023
  • GSO Operator
  • Process Trainer
  • Process Champion
  • Stretch Champion
  • Starting Sponsor
  • Blue Bonnet
  • Trained to: Handles, Winding/Trim and Polish, Powder Coat, Controls, Top Load, Leaflets, HLC Mixing.

GSO Operator

Total Presence Management
03.2019 - 07.2019
  • GSO Operator

Trained to: Handles, Winding/Trim and Polish, Leaflets.

Department Manager

Wal Mart Stores Inc
01.2016 - 02.2019

Department Manager of Garden Center, Seasonal Pad, and Horticulture.

  • Built a talented and valuable team of departmental employees through outstanding mentoring, coaching and teaching skills.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts.
  • Adhered to all safety procedures and company standards and policies.
  • Followed merchandising guidelines to present visually appealing displays.
  • Mentored new sales associates to contribute to the store’s positive culture.
  • Determined customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to the responses.
  • Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including counting the contents of the cash register.
  • Actively pursued personal learning and development opportunities.

Merchandise Execution Team

The Home Depot
2012 - 2016

MET Supervisor/Associate

  • Safety Captain-Led team to over one year without OSHA recordable incident.
  • New Associate Coach-Trained new associates in general service, project execution and computer systems including hand held devices.
  • Lift Truck Trainer- Performed check rides with new equipment operators and tested for all safety procedures.
  • Lift Truck Operator- Certified on all lift equipment and utilized on a daily basis as needed.
  • Project Specialist- Performed vender resets for new product introduction, build and stage new displays. Part of a travelling team for holiday and spring resets.
  • General Service- Verify planogram integrity, cleanliness of the bay, focused on down stocking and front facing as well as product decontamination.

Measure Technician

Measurecomp
2007 - 2012

Measure Technician

  • Utilized computer aided drafting program to create and measure floor plans.
  • Planned out daily routes- Received jobs from home office and planned route for maximum efficiency.
  • Contacted customer with time of arrival- Would contact customers in morning with a two hour window of my arrival as well as a follow up call when I was on my way to their appointment.
  • Executed daily measures and submitted to home office for calculations and estimate.
  • Assisted customers wanting custom flooring layouts- Would tape areas off for various custom flooring designs.
  • Trained new measure technicians- Would train new technicians on the computer program utilized as well daily route planning and time management in the field.

Automotive Service Advisor

Coyote Tire And Auto
2004 - 2007

Automotive Service Advisor

  • Assisted customers with all of their automotive needs- Would greet customers and obtain all necessary information for technician to accurately diagnose vehicle problem.
  • Worked with technician to verify recommended repairs and build an accurate estimate for review with customer.
  • Contacted fleet and warranty companies for repair authorization.

Education

Associate of Arts - Automotive

Universal Technical Institute Of Arizona Inc
Avondale, AZ
2000

GED - undefined

Arizona Project Challenge
03.1996

Skills

  • Management/Training/Mentoring
  • ASE Technician/Equipment management including execution of tolerances, parts quality awareness, appropriate device implementation for various products
  • Product knowledge
  • Inventory management/ control utilizing hand held devices
  • Retail product presentation/reset
  • Vendor/ inventory management
  • Associate Supervision and mentoring
  • Forklift trainer/operator
  • Retail Sales

Certification

ASE Certified Technician

  • Certified Automotive Technician thru Automotive Service Excellence.
  • ASE Certified in Customer Service, Automotive Electrical Systems, Brakes and Chassis, and Engine Diagnostic and Repair.
  • Lift Truck Trainer/Operator on the following equipment- Fork lift, Reach truck, Order Picker, Pacer Unit, Electric Pallet Jack, Electric Ladder and Walkie Stacker.

Timeline

GSO Operator

W.L. Gore And Associates
07.2019 - 02.2023

GSO Operator

Total Presence Management
03.2019 - 07.2019

Department Manager

Wal Mart Stores Inc
01.2016 - 02.2019

Merchandise Execution Team

The Home Depot
2012 - 2016

Measure Technician

Measurecomp
2007 - 2012

Automotive Service Advisor

Coyote Tire And Auto
2004 - 2007

Associate of Arts - Automotive

Universal Technical Institute Of Arizona Inc

GED - undefined

Arizona Project Challenge

ASE Certified Technician

  • Certified Automotive Technician thru Automotive Service Excellence.
  • ASE Certified in Customer Service, Automotive Electrical Systems, Brakes and Chassis, and Engine Diagnostic and Repair.
  • Lift Truck Trainer/Operator on the following equipment- Fork lift, Reach truck, Order Picker, Pacer Unit, Electric Pallet Jack, Electric Ladder and Walkie Stacker.
Adam Mendoza