Colby Parker
Statesville,NC
Summary
Finance Graduate with expertise in leadership, operations, and customer service within fast-paced environments. Experienced in problem analysis, team coordination, and operational efficiency improvements. Proficient in strategic business simulations and financial analysis, including company valuation and performance evaluation. Seeking an entry-level role in Finance, Business Analysis, or Operations to enhance business performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
Mooresville, NC
02.2022 - Current
- Managed inventory stocking and organized products to enhance store operations
- Maintained organized inventory systems to ensure customer access to products
- Assist with unloading deliveries and coordinating merchandise placement across departments
- Train new team members on stocking procedures and operational standards
- Supported multiple departments to enhance overall store functionality
Customer Service Lead / Supervisor
Food Lion
Troutman, NC
03.2018 - 07.2021
- Supervised front-end operations, leading team of 10+ employees to ensure effective service delivery
- Resolved customer service issues, enhancing customer satisfaction while maintaining operational efficiency
- Trained and coached new team members, fostering skills development and contributing to team performance
- Managed daily cash handling procedures and front-end operational processes
- Assisted store leadership in maintaining smooth daily store operations
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12-2024
Skills
- Cash handling
- Customer Service
- Operations Management
- Team Leadership
- Training new employees
- Data Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Financial Analysis
Projects
- Global Business Strategy Simulation (GLO-BUS), Managed strategic decisions for a simulated global company competing in a multi-team market environment. Analyzed financial reports, operating costs, and market demand to guide pricing, production, and marketing strategy. Evaluated competitor strategies and adjusted business decisions to improve profitability and market position. Applied financial analysis and business strategy to improve simulated company performance.
- Equity Valuation & Investment Analysis Project, Conducted financial analysis of publicly traded companies using income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Calculated financial ratios including profitability, liquidity, and leverage metrics to evaluate company performance. Compared financial data across companies and industry benchmarks to identify investment opportunities. Used Microsoft Excel to organize financial data and present findings on company performance and potential investment value.
Timeline
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
02.2022 - Current
Customer Service Lead / Supervisor
Food Lion
03.2018 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
University of North Carolina at Charlotte