Dakota larrabee
Thatcher,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Department Supervisor with undeniable service, employee development, and interpersonal skills. Energetic, results-driven Department Manager committed to maintaining highest quality of customer excellence. Develops and implements innovative incentives to drive employee motivation. Adeptly navigates cost-concern and workforce-management issues to maintain streamlined operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Department Supervisor
The Home Depot Inc
Thatcher, AZ
01.2024 - Current
- Trained employees on new processes or procedures as needed.
- Implemented strategies to increase efficiency while reducing costs.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate activities and resolve issues.
- Participated in weekly meetings with senior leadership teams to discuss progress.
- Organized special events or meetings related to the department's activities.
- Analyzed data to identify areas of improvement within the department.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Investigated potential problems or discrepancies reported by team members.
- Conducted performance reviews for staff members.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations across the department.
- Provided coaching and mentoring support to team members.
Merchandising Team Lead
The Home Depot Inc
Thatcher, AZ
09.2023 - Current
- Identified areas of improvement in existing procedures and processes and proposed solutions.
- Monitored daily operations of the merchandising team including order fulfillment and returns processing.
- Assisted in developing visual displays for products in store aisles or shelves.
- Provided guidance and training to new employees on merchandising policies, procedures, and standards.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding merchandising issues in a timely manner.
- Set pricing guidelines for merchandise according to company policies.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify trends in purchasing behavior.
- Developed and implemented merchandising strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to discuss goals, objectives, and challenges.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations related to handling merchandise.
- Planned special events or promotions associated with holiday seasons.
- Tracked product and supply inventories and reported findings to supervisors.
Order Fulfillment Associate
The Home Depot Inc
Thatcher, AZ
10.2022 - Current
- Processed incoming orders in a timely manner according to company standards.
- Verified order accuracy prior to shipment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while handling hazardous materials.
- Collaborated with sales team to facilitate special orders or rush deliveries when necessary.
- Adhered strictly to departmental policies and procedures at all times.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding order status and delivery.
- Operated forklift, pallet jack, or other equipment as needed.
- Packaged items for shipping following established procedures.
- Confirmed items picked for orders by keying codes into system.
- Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards.
Maintenance Technician
Arbys Restaurant
Safford, AZ
01.2018 - 10.2022
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
Cashier
Southwest industries
Thatcher, AZ
11.2015 - 09.2016
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
Screen Press Operator
Abacus embroidery LLC.
Safford, AZ
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Inspect and test printed materials for defects such as smearing, blurring, fading, or streaking.
- Mix ink colors according to specific formulas.
- Replace worn parts such as rollers and cylinders on presses as required.
- Perform maintenance tasks such as lubricating moving parts or cleaning presses after use.
- Record information such as number of impressions made during shift.
- Monitor and adjust the speed of the machine according to the type of material being printed.
- Adjust pressure settings on press to ensure proper inking and drying of material.
- Perform minor repairs to machines as needed.
- Troubleshoot mechanical problems using hand tools and gauges.
Education
GED -
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, AZ11-2012
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, AZSkills
- Problem-Solving
- Workplace Safety
- Leadership skills
- Decisive
- Customer Service
- self-motivated
- determined
- collaborative
- emotionally intelligent
- coaching and teaching
Affiliations
- reading books and comics.
- Competitive Yu-Gi-Oh! and Esports player.
- gardening and carpentry.
- thrift shopping.
- taking care of others
- My animals!
Accomplishments
- achieved platinum rank for homers in under 2 years!
Certification
- forklift
- ballymore
- reach truck
- order picker
- ballypal
- portable loading dock
- food handler
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Department Supervisor
The Home Depot Inc
01.2024 - Current
Merchandising Team Lead
The Home Depot Inc
09.2023 - Current
Order Fulfillment Associate
The Home Depot Inc
10.2022 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Arbys Restaurant
01.2018 - 10.2022
Cashier
Southwest industries
11.2015 - 09.2016
Screen Press Operator
Abacus embroidery LLC.
01.2014 - 09.2015
GED -
Eastern Arizona College
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
Eastern Arizona College