Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Christopher Bostrom

West Burlington,IA

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at Dollar General, adept in customer service and leadership. Skilled in leveraging computer literacy and construction expertise to enhance operational efficiency and team development. Excelled in safety enforcement and training, significantly contributing to workplace excellence and inventory management.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Key Holder/Sales Lead

Dollar General
La Harpe, USA
08.2022 - Current
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Assist in the training and development of new employees
  • Monitor inventory levels and order merchandise as needed
  • Open and close the store according to established procedures
  • Balance cash drawers at the end of each shift
  • Process returns and exchanges in accordance with company policy
  • Maintain accurate records of sales transactions
  • Handle customer complaints and inquiries in a professional manner
  • Follow all safety protocols and adhere to loss prevention policies
  • Assist management in developing and implementing promotional strategies
  • At the direction and delegation of the Store Manager, the Assistant Store Manager assists with supervision of store employees, management and presentation of merchandise, completion of paperwork, and preparation of deposits.

Material Handler

Amazon Warehouse
Braselton, USA
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Dispatching of goods after proper inspection of the goods for further processing
  • Maintaining the safety guidelines and complying with occupational health while working
  • Packing products with bubble wraps and sealing them
  • Reporting any kind of problem arising to his/her superior or invigilator
  • Making sure that the packaged goods are weighed and labeled properly
  • Record all the packaging information manually and enter it into the database
  • Enter the status of the product into the predefined database
  • Inspecting that the product is not damaged and make sure that it is in its best condition

Material Handler

Haverty's Furniture
Braselton, USA
11.2020 - 05.2021
  • Showcased ability to perform and provide value in a team environment
  • Applied physical safety lifting procedures in loading and unloading product trucks for vendors
  • Opened, inspected, assembled, cleaned and applied protection to products
  • Inspected products for quality in preparation for home delivery
  • Contributed to company safety culture by adherence to safety policies

Road Construction Worker

Terre Haute township
Terre Haute, USA
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks
  • Operated heavy equipment
  • Safely transported, stored, and applied road repair products and equipment
  • Helped a local community repair damaged roads

Heavy Machinery Assembler

Case New Holland - CNH INDUSTRIAL
Burlington, USA
09.2013 - 12.2018
  • Applied, aligned, attached, inserted, and fastened various commodities, components, parts, sub-assemblies, or units to chassis in required order and sequence
  • Worked from engineering specifications, sketches, schematic diagrams, blueprints, process sheets, check sheets, photo books, and verbal instructions
  • Performed necessary adjustments as unit progresses down assembly line
  • Recorded defects that require off-line and on-line corrections
  • Detected and reported improper operation, faulty equipment, excessive continuation of defective parts, improper function, and assembling to proper supervision or management
  • Visually checked parts and entire assemblies for completeness, function, operation, and appearance
  • Assisted in the development of assembly practices and procedures
  • Moved materials with forklift as necessary in the performance of duties
  • Maintained work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
  • Followed prescribed safety rules and regulations
  • Performed touch-up or small repair work when assigned

Machine Operator

Allied Blending & ingredients
Keokuk, USA
09.2012 - 09.2013
  • Blended, packaged, sealed, tested, and inspected various powder and liquid food products in accordance to policy and procedure
  • Performed regular adjustments for product flow regulation
  • Recorded and reported defects that required retesting or reworking
  • Detected and reported improper operation, faulty equipment, excessive continuation of defective product, improper texture and color, and packaging to proper management
  • Visually checked packages and entire batches for quality, completeness, defects, and appearance
  • Assisted in the development of safety, and quality practices and procedures
  • Moved materials with forklift as necessary in the performance of duties
  • Maintained work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
  • Followed prescribed safety rules and regulations
  • Performed packaging, labeling, and shipping life cycle

Inventory Control Specialist

WalMart
Keokuk, USA
02.2012 - 09.2012
  • Maintained store inventory levels to generate ordering/shipping of product
  • Developed & maintained procedures to manage the flow of supplies and merchandise
  • Unloaded Trucks and Sorted Products in the backroom
  • Stocked products on shelves
  • Ensured aisles were clean and safe

Education

General Education -

Carl Sandburg Community College
Carthage, Il
04.2010

Skills

  • Power Tools
  • Construction
  • Customer Service
  • Computer Literacy
  • Communication Skills
  • Time Management
  • Leadership Experience
  • Safety
  • Forklift Operator
  • Training and mentoring
  • Safety enforcement

Accomplishments

  • Recieved a Prep 1 on DG Inventory after 2 1/2 months
  • Established record-setting achievements at several workplaces

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Key Holder/Sales Lead

Dollar General
08.2022 - Current

Material Handler

Amazon Warehouse
08.2021 - 03.2022

Material Handler

Haverty's Furniture
11.2020 - 05.2021

Road Construction Worker

Terre Haute township
04.2020 - 08.2020

Heavy Machinery Assembler

Case New Holland - CNH INDUSTRIAL
09.2013 - 12.2018

Machine Operator

Allied Blending & ingredients
09.2012 - 09.2013

Inventory Control Specialist

WalMart
02.2012 - 09.2012

General Education -

Carl Sandburg Community College
Christopher Bostrom