Andrew Robello-Aleka
Kailua,HI
Summary
Dynamic Produce Specialist with a proven track record at Whole Food Market, excelling in inventory management and customer service. Skilled in nutritional planning and teamwork, I consistently enhanced product freshness and optimized displays, resulting in improved sales. Committed to safety compliance and fostering positive relationships with colleagues and customers alike.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Produce Specialist
Whole Food Market
07.2021 - Current
- Refreshed Back Of The House to keep displays filled Till Next Delivery.
- Inventoried products and supplies and kept products within optimal levels to meet shampooing, retail corner and hairdresser needs.
- Developed and maintained favorable business relationships with retail store management and employees, supporting individual needs and establishing collaborative leadership precedent.
- Tracked inventory and reviewed retail trends to make timely and proactive business decisions.
- Worked closely with managers, suppliers and buyers to stock retail locations.
- Maintained adequate stock of inventory by conducting frequent inventory counts and ordering and receiving products.
- Followed established guidelines to dispose of damaged, spoiled and expired products.
- Reported product ordering and shipping discrepancies to department manager.
- Rotated produce on sales floor to guarantee optimal freshness and variety.
Produce Team Member
Whole Food Market
07.2019 - Current
- Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Sorted and packaged produce items to prepare for shipments.
- Kept tidy and organized area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Backroom Associate
Target
03.2010 - 03.2011
- Received incoming merchandise and stored in correct stock locations.
- Maintained orderly stockroom for ease of retrieval.
- Assisted customers with transporting large merchandise to waiting vehicles.
- Verified safe and secure storage of merchandise and supplies.
- Assisted with merchandise stocking and replenishment in backroom and on sales floor.
- Adhered to safety regulations and practiced safe work habits.
- Unloaded incoming shipments, verified accuracy of orders, and restocked items in backroom.
- Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to safely transport materials and merchandise through warehouse.
- Developed and maintained successful working relationships with colleagues.
- Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management.
- Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
- Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
- Coordinated efficient organization, palletizing and transportation of completed packages.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
- Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
- Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
Produce Clerk
Foodland
03.2008 - 01.2019
- Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
- Inspected produce to update and adjust pricing information.
- Trained new employees to provide knowledge of proper produce handling and rotation procedures.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store
- Collected carts left in parking areas and returned to retail stores.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Wrapped, boxed and weighed produce department products.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Sorted and packaged produce items to prepare for shipments.
- Kept tidy and organized area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oloman High School
Kailua, HI08-2010
Skills
- Stock rotation
- Food safety compliance
- Produce handling
- Product promotion
- Quality control
- Product categorization
- USDA classifications
- Quality assurance
- Product culling
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved Ordering Deadline with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with fellow team members for ordering feed back to help with accuracy.
Certification
- Lifeguard Certification
- First Aid and CPR/AED Certification
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Produce Specialist
Whole Food Market
07.2021 - Current
Produce Team Member
Whole Food Market
07.2019 - Current
Backroom Associate
Target
03.2010 - 03.2011
Produce Clerk
Foodland
03.2008 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Oloman High School