Brendon Vazquez
Plainsboro
Summary
Results-driven Executive Team Leader known for exceptional productivity and efficient task completion. Possess strong leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills vital for navigating complex business environments. Excel in communication, team building, and conflict resolution, ensuring smooth operations and fostering a collaborative team atmosphere. Committed to driving organizational success through proactive management and innovative thinking.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Team Leader - Service & Engagement
Target
Milltown
03.2024 - Current
- Direct guest experience and front-end operations in a $45M store, overseeing checkout, guest services, drive-up fulfillment, and Starbucks to deliver exceptional service and operational excellence.
- Lead, develop, and coach a team of 50 hourly team members and 3 team leaders, driving engagement, accountability, and performance across all service functions.
- Build a culture of guest-first service, proactive problem-solving, and strong team communication.
- Manage payroll, scheduling, and staffing for service and engagement departments.
- Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Partner cross-functionally with peer leaders and senior leadership to align service strategies with store priorities, contributing to overall store performance and profitability.
- Open and close store as a key carrier.
Team Leader - Fulfillment Operations
Target
East Windsor
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Led and developed a team of 15-20 fulfillment team members in a $50M store to achieve daily online order fulfillment goals, maintaining high standards for accuracy, speed, and guest satisfaction.
- Coordinate workflow by assigning tasks, setting priorities, and monitoring performance to ensure efficient order picking, packing, and staging for same-day delivery and in-store pickup.
- Train, coach, and provide feedback to team members to drive productivity, accuracy, and adherence to safety and compliance standards.
- Analyze performance metrics and identify opportunities for process improvements.
- Opened and closed store as a key carrier.
Inventory Control Specialist
Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp
New Brunswick
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Executed daily cycle counts using software and data sheets to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Analyzed cost data to assess inventory accuracy and resolved discrepancies.
- Generated daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports based on departmental metrics.
- Approved chemical routers by verifying material quality and information accuracy.
- Tracked and reconciled supplies across departments to maintain supply-demand balance.
- Supported shipping, receiving, packing, and production processes within warehouse operations.
- Utilized Excel, PowerPoint, and Word for official presentations and reporting requirements.
Team Leader - Food & Beverage
Target
North Brunswick
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Oversaw food service areas, including dry grocery, dairy, frozen, and Starbucks.
- Collaborated with company officials to establish methods for increasing sales and expanding markets.
- Allocated space for third-party vendors to optimize stock room and sales floor organization.
- Conducted inventory assessments to identify items requiring reordering or replenishment.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and fully stocked grocery department.
- Maximized grocery sales through thorough in-stock research and daily replenishment.
- Trained district-wide team leaders to enhance operational efficiency.
- Opened and closed store as a key carrier.
Team Leader - General Merchandise
Target
North Brunswick
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Maintained sales floor replenishment and presentation standards to enhance customer experience.
- Delegated pricing changes storewide, including markdowns and new promotions.
- Prioritized daily workflow for all sales floor team members to maximize productivity.
- Analyzed inventory accuracy weekly to improve unit counts and backroom efficiency.
- Coordinated inbound receiving operations with vendors and third-party shipments.
- Oversaw a team of 40-50 members to ensure operational effectiveness.
- Managed General Merchandise departments alongside backroom fulfillment processes.
- Opened and closed store as a key carrier.
Team Leader - Fulfillment Operations
Target
North Brunswick
11.2019 - 12.2019
- Drove sales through online and in-store pick-up orders.
- Owned all outbound operations, including packing and shipping of orders.
- Managed equipment orders to maintain stocked supplies for outbound and fulfillment processes.
- Developed procedures that enhanced team efficiency and ensured timely task completion.
- Coached team members to boost order picking and packing productivity.
- Oversaw a small team of 10-15 employees to achieve departmental goals.
Team Member - Logistics & Salesfloor
Target
East Windsor
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Unloaded and stocked products from daily shipments to ensure timely availability.
- Conducted daily backroom audits to verify location and inventory accuracy.
- Set aisles according to company planograms and in-store signage.
- Trained in operating power equipment and utilizing logistics software.
Backroom Trainer
Ewing Sports
Ewing
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Executed unloading of company deliveries, emphasizing safe lifting and precise handling.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by delivering quality products consistently.
- Verified shipment contents against records such as orders and manifests to ensure accuracy.
- Documented shipment details, including weight and discrepancies, for effective recordkeeping.
Education
Ewing High School
Ewing, Nj 09.2014 - 06.2017
Skills
- Team Leadership & Coaching
- Training & Onboarding
- Performance Management
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advocacy
- Customer Satisfaction
- Conflict Resolution
- High Volume Retail Operations
- Scheduling & Staffing Strategy
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
- POS & Cash Office Systems
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Certification
- Powered Industrial Truck Operator OSHA Certification
- Food Manager Certification
Timeline
Executive Team Leader - Service & Engagement
Target
03.2024 - Current
Team Leader - Fulfillment Operations
Target
11.2022 - 03.2024
Inventory Control Specialist
Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp
10.2021 - 11.2022
Team Leader - Food & Beverage
Target
11.2020 - 10.2021
Team Leader - General Merchandise
Target
12.2019 - 11.2020
Team Leader - Fulfillment Operations
Target
11.2019 - 12.2019
Team Member - Logistics & Salesfloor
Target
06.2018 - 11.2019
Backroom Trainer
Ewing Sports
06.2016 - 05.2017
Ewing High School
09.2014 - 06.2017