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Derek Guilfoyle

Derek Guilfoyle

IT Management
Lonsdale,MN

Summary

  • Dedicated Customer Service professional with knowledge of service delivery and proven multitasking abilities. Committed to maintaining professional relationships to increase profitability and drive business results.
  • Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
  • Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning IT field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Skilled Labor Worker with strong track record of success in maintenance, repair and general labor. Multitasks and works well in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Flexible work and shift schedule with expertise operating basic hand and power tools. Excellent work performance in individual and team roles combined with superior attendance record.
  • Dedicated sales and marketing professional with proven success exceeding goals, retaining customers and maintaining strong reputation for customer satisfaction. Experienced knowledge of social media market conditions and marketing campaigns.
  • Versatile Inventory Specialist with advanced problem-solving and time management abilities. Proficient project coordinator and administrative leader. Highly familiar with inventory counts, business audits and documentation requirements.
  • Possesses background in website design and testing. Executed strategies that drove website traffic from social media and search engines. Excellent communicator and team leader.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Inventory Control Specialist

Blackhawk Tile And Stone
South Saint Paul, MN
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
  • Used equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory.
  • Completed stock inventories to identify and address issues negatively impacting controls.
  • Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.
  • Requisitioned materials to restock inventory and obtain goods for future company jobs.
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
  • Unloaded shipments, reviewed merchandise and tracked paperwork.
  • Kept merchandise moving smoothly and accurately from stockroom to sales floor.
  • Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size or type of material.
  • Collaborated with purchasing and production to maintain levels of quality and on-hand inventory.
  • Marked stock items with identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools or other labeling equipment.
  • Conducted future planning to obtain sufficient materials to accomplish mission.
  • Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
  • Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.

Website Manager

Blackhawk Tile And Stone
South Saint Paul, MN
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Collected and responded to user feedback through iterative improvements to site structure and content.
  • Incorporated SEO techniques to verify maximal site exposure to search engine robots and crawlers.
  • Created targeted social media strategy to connect with existing and new customers through relevant platforms and expand influence.
  • Analyzed website traffic and developed content to meet needs and interests of website visitors.
  • Managed content distribution to online channels and social media platforms.
  • Used content management system to analyze user engagement and website traffic metrics.
  • Approved, reviewed and edited content flowing to website.
  • Used consultative techniques to understand customer needs and make strategic referrals to business partners.
  • Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales.
  • Described product highlights and benefits to help guide purchasing decisions.
  • Carried out opening and closing functions to meet operational needs underpinning strong customer service.
  • Collected customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals.
  • Applied basic sales strategy to engage customers and present solutions to suit individual needs.
  • Reinforced established quality control standards and followed procedures for optimal customer interactions.
  • Handled over 10+ calls per shift signing up new customers, retrieving customer data, presenting relevant product information and cancelling services.
  • Answered average of 10+ calls, emails and faxes per day, addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing product information.
  • Took payment information and other pertinent information such as addresses and phone numbers to place orders.

Delivery Driver

Blackhawk Tile And Stone
South Saint Paul , MN
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order.
  • Safely operated heavy lifting equipment such as fork trucks and cranes.
  • Kept detailed records of completed or in-progress deliveries using hand-held devices and camera images.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
  • Drove 12ft flat bed truck to transport pallets of tile and materials to job locations.
  • Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
  • Removed and unloaded packages from flat bed trucks for customer deliveries, using extreme care to avoid damage to goods.

Laborer Worker

Blackhawk Tile And Stone
South Saint Paul , MN
10.2018 - 03.2020
  • Assisted carpenters and other tradespeople in construction, installation and repair of buildings and loaded, transported and unloaded materials, tools and supplies.
  • Measured, marked and recorded openings and distances to designate areas for construction work.
  • Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
  • Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.
  • Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Read and understood orders to accurately measure, cut and lay out needed materials.
  • Read and interpreted plans, instructions and specifications to determine work activities.
  • Gathered and removed debris and discarded material upon final completion of construction project.
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects.

Carpenter Laborer

Northwoods Carpentry
Rush City, Minnesota
10.2017 - 10.2018
  • Planned and laid out work from blueprints, drawings and models.
  • Maintained variety of hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments on daily job assignments.
  • Cleaned, calibrated and serviced tools and equipment.
  • Framed, remodeled and finished wood and metal structures.
  • Made standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work.
  • Used hand tools such as utility knives, hammers and deglazing devices to complete carpentry tasks.
  • Specialized in foundations, framing and finish carpentry.
  • Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
  • Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.
  • Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
  • Facilitated harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
  • Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
  • Aligned and squared frames and forms for installation.

Warehouse Associate

Amazon Fulfillment Center
Shakopee, Minnesota
10.2016 - 10.2017

Product Stocker

  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
  • Maintained warehouse accessibility and safety for customer traffic by discarding empty boxes and removing obstacles from aisles.
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
  • Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.
  • Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
  • Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.

IT Problem Solver

  • Operated PC and RF-based computer systems for inventory management.
  • Employed various tools and equipment to find solutions to difficult or complex issues.
  • Instituted sequence of actions to drive gratifications and progress.
  • Defined problem to identify, prioritize and select alternatives.
  • Looked outside known experience to find solutions and produce results.
  • Researched and extracted data to complete tasks.
  • Used logic and imagination to analyze situations and develop intelligent solutions.
  • Gathered and designed technical specifications to solve customer needs.
  • Defined problems to make decisions and moved forward to support quick resolution.
  • Assisted in development of trainees, providing instruction and support to optimize readiness.

Education

Business Marketing

University of Minnesota - Duluth
Duluth, MN
09.2005 - 06.2007

Business

Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN
09.2009 - 06.2010

Finance

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN
09.2010 - 06.2011

Computer Science

Saint Paul College - A Community And Technical College
Saint Paul, MN
01.2015 - 06.2016

Skills

    Forklift Operation

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Websites managed/developed

www.tileflipper.com

www.tilehawk.com

www.northstarflowart.com

Interests

Website development

Computer programming

Marketing and sales

Inventory management

Travel

Timeline

Inventory Control Specialist

Blackhawk Tile And Stone
03.2021 - 03.2022

Website Manager

Blackhawk Tile And Stone
03.2021 - 03.2022

Delivery Driver

Blackhawk Tile And Stone
03.2020 - 03.2021

Laborer Worker

Blackhawk Tile And Stone
10.2018 - 03.2020

Carpenter Laborer

Northwoods Carpentry
10.2017 - 10.2018

Warehouse Associate

Amazon Fulfillment Center
10.2016 - 10.2017

Computer Science

Saint Paul College - A Community And Technical College
01.2015 - 06.2016

Finance

Saint Cloud State University
09.2010 - 06.2011

Business

Dakota County Technical College
09.2009 - 06.2010

Business Marketing

University of Minnesota - Duluth
09.2005 - 06.2007
Derek Guilfoyle IT Management