Dustin Chavez
Seattle
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience at Target, excelling in inventory management and customer service. Proven ability to enhance product availability and improve customer satisfaction through effective teamwork and initiative. Recognized for adaptability and problem-solving skills, consistently maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
Consumables professional with proven history of maintaining inventory accuracy and product presentation. Known for contributing to team success and adapting to dynamic work environments. Brings valuable skills in stock replenishment, customer service, and collaboration, ensuring operational efficiency and high standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Consumables Team Member
Target
07.2022 - Current
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize stockouts.
- Collaborated with team members to restock shelves efficiently during peak hours.
- Operated POS systems for transactions, ensuring accuracy and customer satisfaction.
- Stocked and faced supplies during store open hours while being available to customers.
- Trained new team members on merchandising standards and operational procedures.
Delivery Driver
Safeway.com
10.2015 - 02.2019
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently planning routes and managing schedules.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections for safety compliance.
- Assisted in training new drivers on delivery protocols and customer service standards.
- Communicated effectively with customers to resolve issues and enhance satisfaction.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
Inbound Member
Target
11.2011 - 12.2014
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Liquor Store Clerk
Smiths Food And Drug
06.2009 - 07.2011
- Assisted customers in product selection and provided recommendations based on preferences.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring stock availability and proper organization of products.
- Operated point-of-sale systems efficiently, processing transactions and handling cash accurately.
- Trained new staff on store policies, customer service standards, and operational procedures.
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Monitored compliance with state liquor regulations, ensuring responsible selling practices were followed.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining balanced registers and reducing discrepancies at end-of-shift reconciliations.
Inbound Team Member
Target
06.2005 - 07.2008
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Indian Heritage Middle College
Seattle, WASkills
- Stock rotation
- Inventory management
- Customer Service friendly
- Determined
- Detail Oriented
- Can lift 100 pounds
- Takes Initiative
- Adaptive
- Excellent problem solver
- Safety Conscious
- Fast learner
- Organized
Accomplishments
- I saved a baby when I was 12 near magnolia! SOURCE :
https://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/Abandoned-babies-now-family-1075439.php - Reduced hundreds of store hours by always staying late to finish work that would accumulate and
later deter our efforts the next evening. Effectively lowering our need for additional hires. - Improved exponentially our accuracy by 30 percent my second year of liquor and wine sales by
constantly keeping everything organized and stocked at all times, as a result, growing our selection
in the store, thus improving our sales. - Passed numerous alcohol and tobacco stings as a sales clerk, with all attention focused on customer
service. - Employee of the month numerous times at Target for consistency and hard work, solidifying my
strive to keep going and improving.
Timeline
Consumables Team Member
Target
07.2022 - Current
Delivery Driver
Safeway.com
10.2015 - 02.2019
Inbound Member
Target
11.2011 - 12.2014
Liquor Store Clerk
Smiths Food And Drug
06.2009 - 07.2011
Inbound Team Member
Target
06.2005 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
Indian Heritage Middle College