Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline

Christopher Andrade

Costco Wholesale Corp
Onarga,IL
1
Language
8
years of professional experience

Customer-focused professional with experience in sales, warehouse, and facility support, known for reliable service, teamwork, time management, and calm problem-solving in busy environments.

Reliable, punctual professional with experience supporting customers, handling cash, and keeping operations organized across retail, warehouse, and cleaning roles. Strong teamwork, conflict resolution, and time management skills help maintain safe work areas, accurate transactions, and smooth daily flow.

Adaptable operations professional with a background in customer service, warehouse support, and facility maintenance. Known for problem-solving, strong people skills, and a calm approach in high-pressure settings, with a focus on efficient service, clean work areas, and dependable team support.

Sales professional with proven track record in retail environments, focusing on customer interaction and sales growth. Known for reliability and adaptability in meeting dynamic customer needs and market conditions. Possesses strong communication and collaboration skills, contributing to team success and consistent achievement of sales goals.

Work History

Sales Associate Sampler

4 Months
Costco Wholesale Corp | 04.2026 - 08.2026
  • Assisted members with product selection, pricing questions, and location requests.
  • Processed sales transactions accurately while following cash-handling procedures.
  • Restocked merchandise and maintained organized sales floor displays.
  • Resolved member concerns promptly, ensuring courteous service and repeat business.
  • Verified inventory levels and reported low-stock items to support replenishment.
  • Promoted warehouse services and membership benefits through knowledgeable product guidance.
  • Maintained clean, safe checkout and merchandising areas throughout shift.
  • Coordinated with team members to support smooth daily operations and customer flow.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.

Princeo

1 Year 5 Months
Princecorp | 02.2023 - 07.2024
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Cleaning Interstate Rest Areas

1 Year 1 Month
Express Employment | 01.2021 - 02.2022
  • 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.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Landscape Worker

7 Months
Bailey Nurseries | 04.2019 - 11.2019
  • Planted, watered, and maintained nursery stock to support healthy landscape growth.
  • Pruned shrubs, trees, and plants using hand tools and safe work practices.
  • Weeded beds, mulched grounds, and removed debris to preserve clean production areas.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved plants, materials, and supplies across growing areas.
  • Inspected plant health and reported damage, disease, or irrigation concerns to supervisors.
  • Operated landscape equipment and hand tools while following safety and quality standards.
  • Assisted with transplanting, spacing, and staking to promote proper plant development.
  • Supported daily nursery operations by adapting to changing tasks and maintaining consistent productivity.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Maintained clean worksites throughout projects by removing debris, trimming overgrown plants, and keeping tools organized.
  • Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.

Warehouse Worker

1 Year
Lyons | 02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments, following warehouse safety procedures and material handling guidelines.
  • Picked orders accurately using scan systems and updated inventory records.
  • Packed products securely to prevent damage during storage and transportation.
  • Organized stock locations to support efficient order fulfillment and replenishment.
  • Maintained clean work areas and cleared debris to support safe operations.
  • Inspected incoming goods for damage, shortages, and labeling accuracy.
  • Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
  • Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.

Education

High School Diploma

Iroquois West Highschool | Gilman, IL | 05-2012

Skills

Customer service
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Problem-solving skills
Listening skills
Multi-tasking strength
Problem-solving
Excellent people skills
Reliable and punctual
Goal oriented
Outgoing personality
Conflict resolution

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Sales Associate Sampler

Costco Wholesale Corp
04.2026 - 08.2026Read More

Princeo

Princecorp
02.2023 - 07.2024Read More

Cleaning Interstate Rest Areas

Express Employment
01.2021 - 02.2022Read More

Landscape Worker

Bailey Nurseries
04.2019 - 11.2019Read More

Warehouse Worker

Lyons
02.2018 - 02.2019Read More

Iroquois West Highschool

High School Diploma
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Christopher Andrade