Collin Bator
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Alert, dependable and determine "jack of all trades" with extensive knowledge of sales, merchandising and logistical organization and safety. Committed to high-quality department operations, team work, organization and extreme attention to detail. Successful at collaborating with other team members to facilitate smooth and effective operations, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and providing world class customer service. Continuously expanding ones knowledge, never backing down from learning and lives by the "can do" attitude every single day.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Costco Wholesale Corp
07.2022 - Current
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Maintained tidy, organized and safe work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Communicated with vendors and suppliers to verify timely delivery of goods.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Operated forklift and electric pallet jack in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Merchandise Associate
Costco Wholesale Corp
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Built end caps and aisle displays to highlight products and support latest promotions.
- Created attractive displays to promote items.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Collaborated with store managers to devise store layouts and establish aesthetic appeal.
Receiving Associate
Bass Pro Shops
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Recorded regular progress and issues with products.
Hunting Sales Associate
Bass Pro Shops
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Interacted with customers to provide information on different features regarding firearms and hunting equipment.
- Maintained store displays and followed store housekeeping standards and procedures to provide assortment of sporting goods.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Possessed superior product knowledge to direct and upsell firearm/hunting items to meet sporting enthusiasts' needs.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Provide in house services, such scope mounting and bore sightings.
Sales Support Associate
Dick Sporting Goods
05.2016 - 03.2017
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
- Kept neat and organized apparel section by folding clothing on proper shelves and hanging up clothing on proper racks.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminology
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL12.2021
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Relationship Building
- Logistics Support
- Product Knowledge
- Product Promotion
- Punctual and Reliable
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Customer Service
Certification
- Certified Forklift Driver.
- Certified Electric Pallet Jack Driver.
- Certified Forklift/ Electric Pallet Jack Trainer.
- Advanced Hazardous Materials Training.
- Merchandise Supervisor Trained.
- Bass Pro Shops Employee of the Month; August 2019
- Costco Wholesale Employee of the Month; November 2021 & December 2022.
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Costco Wholesale Corp
07.2022 - Current
Merchandise Associate
Costco Wholesale Corp
06.2020 - 07.2022
Receiving Associate
Bass Pro Shops
03.2019 - 06.2021
Hunting Sales Associate
Bass Pro Shops
03.2017 - 03.2019
Sales Support Associate
Dick Sporting Goods
05.2016 - 03.2017
Associate of Arts - Criminology
Hillsborough Community College
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