Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Colin Hoover

Cedar Lake,IN

Summary

Hardworking, motivated, and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position today. Ready to help the team achieve company goals while also gaining valuable experience and skills along the way.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

General Merchandiser

Target
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Executed revised sales plans and reset zones to incorporate new merchandise.
  • Worked with department managers to maintain adequate inventor for regular and promotional demand.
  • Helped customers select merchandise by offering multiple product options fitting specific needs.
  • Kept sales floor clean, neat, and well-stocked for customers, helping to drive consistent sales with professional arrangements.
  • Pushed and stocked product in multiple departments and consistently met time targets.
  • Maintained superior customer service levels by prioritizing customers' needs over merchandising assignments.
  • Managed store layouts by placing in-demand products in areas visible to customers to maximize sales.
  • Designed product displays to attract customers and increase sales.
  • Placed store signage strategically to keep up-to-date advertisements in areas visible to customers.
  • Executed regular inventory counts and supply audits to monitor shrinkage and generate insights into purchasing decisions.
  • Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
  • Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
  • Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
  • Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
  • Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
  • Checked product levels and recommended new purchases.

Warehouse

Best Buy
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
  • Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 80 pounds.
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
  • Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
  • Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices and comply with health and safety procedures and regulations.
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
  • Collaborated with various departments to manage timely delivery of orders and avoid delays.
  • Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
  • Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
  • Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.

Education

Associate in General Studies - General Studies

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Valparaiso, IN
12.2025

High School Diploma -

Hanover Central High School, Cedar Lake, IN
06.2021

Skills

  • Product Merchandising
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Pallet arrangement
  • Records Updating
  • Retail Merchandising
  • Loading and unloading
  • Customer Service
  • Quality Control
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organizational Skills
  • Goal Setting
  • Problem-Solving

Timeline

General Merchandiser - Target
04.2022 - 07.2022
Warehouse - Best Buy
08.2021 - 01.2022
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Associate in General Studies , General Studies
Hanover Central High School - High School Diploma,
Colin Hoover