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Alex Nieves

Waterloo,IA

Summary

Detail oriented leader with five years of retail management and six years of honorable service in the Iowa Army National Guard. Personally overseeing and managing $150,000 of inventory on a monthly basis, while achieving the company service goal. Within my first year of becoming a department manager, I have consistently met the company service goal on a monthly basis. While continuing to increase profits monthly over the previous year.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Store Associate

Aldi (FAR#33)
Waterloo, IA
08.2024 - Current

• Provide exceptional customer service, assisting customers with their shopping experience

• Processes customer purchases, perform general cleaning duties, stocks shelves and merchandise displays neatly

• Collaborate with team members and communicate clearly to the store management team

Sergeant/Team Leader

Iowa Army National Guard
03.2023 - Current
  • Served as Team Leader for a team of 4 personnel in a fastpaced, highly demanding environment
  • Ensured proper training and instruction to team on all necessary tasks and safety protocols
  • Maintained communication with superiors and subordinates and fostered a positive team atmosphere
  • Monitored and evaluated team performance and provided feedback to personnel
  • Utilized strong problem solving and critical thinking skills while making decisions and taking corrective action
  • Conducted regular inspections of personnel and equipment to ensure compliance with regulations

Specialist/Team Member

06.2018 - 02.2023

Dairy Manager

Hy-Vee
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Defined and monitored production goals and standards
  • Ensure accuracy of inventory records and track inventory movements
  • Analyze inventory data to identify and reduce excess, obsolete, and slowmoving inventory
  • Analyzed sales and market trends to identify new target vendors and products
  • Developed and maintained relationships with vendors to ensure a steady supply of goods and services
  • Managed daily operations of a highend retail store, ensuring efficient and profitable business operation

Service Manager

12.2021 - 01.2023

2nd Assistant Produce Manager

04.2019 - 04.2020

Produce Clerk

05.2016 - 12.2018

Education

Bachelors of Arts - Supply Chain Management

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
12.2024

Associates of Arts - Business Administration

Illinois Central College
Peoria, IL
12-2022

Skills

  • Effective communication abilities
  • Team Leadership
  • Inventory Control

Certification

Microsoft Office Specialist December 2023

Excel Associate (Office 2019)

Food Safety Manager October 2019

Timeline

Store Associate

Aldi (FAR#33)
08.2024 - Current

Sergeant/Team Leader

Iowa Army National Guard
03.2023 - Current

Dairy Manager

Hy-Vee
01.2023 - 08.2024

Service Manager

12.2021 - 01.2023

2nd Assistant Produce Manager

04.2019 - 04.2020

Specialist/Team Member

06.2018 - 02.2023

Produce Clerk

05.2016 - 12.2018

Bachelors of Arts - Supply Chain Management

University of Northern Iowa

Associates of Arts - Business Administration

Illinois Central College
Alex Nieves