Derek Justis
O'Fallon,MO
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in automotive service and team management. Proficient in mechanical troubleshooting, safety protocols, and inventory management. Focused on improving customer satisfaction and optimizing team performance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
walmart
ofallon, MO
08.2025 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance on various vehicle systems.
- Assisted customers with service inquiries and recommendations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the service area.
- Followed safety protocols while handling tools and equipment.
- Documented service details in Walmart's electronic system accurately.
- Maintained a clean working environment at all times.
- Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
- Performed drive ability tests on vehicles after repairs were completed.
- Utilized scan tools to diagnose drivability concerns on gasoline powered cars and trucks.
- Operated a variety of shop equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
Meat/Fresh Produce Manager
walmart
ofallon, MO
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Oversaw fresh produce inventory to ensure quality and freshness.
- Trained staff on proper handling and storage techniques for optimal produce management.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of produce section to enhance shopping experience.
- Received and unloaded produce deliveries, ensuring timely replenishment of displays.
- Replenished, rotated, and culled displays multiple times daily to maintain product appeal.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to uphold operational standards.
- Provided mentorship to newly hired employees on various company programs and processes.
- Delegated tasks to staff while establishing priorities and goals for efficient workflow.
- Maximized profit by coordinating efficient team workflows, minimizing waste and controlling shrinkage.
- Participated in quarterly inventory counts and conducted inventories.
- Assisted customers with produce questions and special orders.
- Trained and coached new team members.
Food/Consumables Team Leader
Walmart
ofallon, MO
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Trained new team members on inventory management processes.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory for accuracy and organization.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly through feedback sessions.
- Ensured compliance with company policies regarding health and safety regulations.
- Assigned tasks to individual team members based on their skill levels, abilities and availability.
- Identified unique ways to display store merchandise, increasing sales during peak times like holidays and back-to-school shopping.
- Negotiated contracts with third party vendors for supply of raw materials at competitive prices.
- Assigned team member specific job tasks daily to optimize coverage.
- Assigned each team member specific list of tasks and monitored completion to meet team goals.
- Provided friendly and knowledgeable service to guests.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
Education
HVAC
Saint Charles Community College
Foristell, MO12-2025
High School Diploma -
Francis Howell High School
Saint Charles, MO01-2021
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Customer service
- Team building
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- working in hot weather all day every day
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- hands on work (lifting 50lbs daily)
Certification
- EPA universal refrigerant card. Esco-institute and I received it in December 2025
Timeline
Automotive Technician
walmart
08.2025 - Current
Meat/Fresh Produce Manager
walmart
11.2024 - 08.2025
Food/Consumables Team Leader
Walmart
09.2023 - 11.2024
HVAC
Saint Charles Community College
High School Diploma -
Francis Howell High School