Ardaja McLeod
Columbia,SC
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Floor Manager
Walmart
09.2023 - Current
- Motivated sales team to exceed sales quotas through friendly competition and other incentive programs.
- Assisted customers with [Product or Service] selection through carefully curated questions.
- Trained and supported sales force with closing deals.
- Developed strong and lasting rapport to improve customer service and retain valued clients.
- Partnered with operations team to achieve company revenue and profit goals.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Driver (Owner)
McLeod Transport Service
11.2016 - 07.2023
- Documented daily mileage, gas and other data.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
- Demonstrated professional conduct with clients to deliver outstanding customer service.
- Collected payments for goods delivered or unloaded.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Deliver or pick up items as instructed
- Document deliveries or log other shipment information
- Follow DOT regulations.
- Secured merchandise, avoiding damage during transportation.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
Order Selector
Food Lion Distribution Center
06.2013 - 10.2016
- Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions.
- Used handheld scanners to key in data for packages.
- Prepared products for packaging and shipping according to company specifications.
- Used RF scanner to pick items from bins and complete orders.
- Unloaded merchandise from delivery trucks quickly and efficiently.
- Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
Assembly Associate
Carolina Personnel Service
03.2012 - 07.2013
- Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
- Completed component assembly with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
- Assembled components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
- Boxed, labeled and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.
- Inspected finished parts and components to enforce QA standards and uncover defects prior to packaging.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SCHigh School Diploma -
Kingstree Senior High School
Kingstree, SC06.2004
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Inventory Control
- Punctual and Reliable
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Calm Under Pressure
- Heavy Lifting
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Warehouse Operations
- Forklift Certified
- Product Presentation
- Sales Strategies
- Inventory Management
- Retail Staff Management
Timeline
Sales Floor Manager
Walmart
09.2023 - Current
Driver (Owner)
McLeod Transport Service
11.2016 - 07.2023
Order Selector
Food Lion Distribution Center
06.2013 - 10.2016
Assembly Associate
Carolina Personnel Service
03.2012 - 07.2013
Some College (No Degree) -
South Carolina State University
High School Diploma -
Kingstree Senior High School