Eric Salumunek
Marketing And Sales Manager
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a background in front of house restaurants, warehouse operations, customer service,sales and office administration. Proven ability to excel in fast-paced environments, build strong relationships, and contribute to team success. Seeking to leverage diverse skills in a growth-oriented role to support family and career development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Produce Team Member
Whole Foods Market
02.2025 - 11.2025
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and product knowledge.
- Assisted customers with special requests, ensuring their needs were met promptly and accurately.
- Maximized product shelf life through vigilant rotation practices based on expiration dates or visual quality cues.
- Reduced waste by implementing proper rotation procedures and timely disposal of expired items.
- Boosted sales through attractive displays, creative cross-merchandising, and strategic placement of promotional materials.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
OnCall Staffing
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Temporary warehouse worker responsible for order processing, inventory management, and general warehouse duties.
- Processed and fulfilled customer orders efficiently, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
- Stocked and organized warehouse inventory, ensuring easy access and safety compliance.
- Assisted in unloading trucks and loading shipments, supporting overall warehouse operations.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
Warehouse Worker
RNDC
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed order pulling, stocking, and loading/unloading to support distribution activities.
- Pulled and prepared orders for shipment, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Stocked shelves and organized inventory to facilitate efficient warehouse flow.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks, maintaining safety standards and operational efficiency.
Construction Worker
OnCall Staffing
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Performed painting, carpentry, cleaning, and assembly tasks in various settings.
- Conducted painting and carpentry work adhering to safety standards.
- Supported cleaning and assembly projects to meet client specifications.
- Contributed to team efforts in maintaining and improving work sites.
- Conducted training for new maintenance staff, ensuring high standards of work and efficiency.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
Executive Assistant and Sales Manager
Salum and Saunek and Associates Incorporated
05.2014 - 01.2021
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Enhanced productivity by organizing travel arrangements and coordinating accommodations for executives.
- Handled payroll processing tasks accurately while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines for timely payments.
- Elevated brand visibility, coordinating with marketing to launch successful promotional campaigns.
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
Wait Staff
La Bare Houston
06.2012 - 03.2014
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate order preparation and timely delivery of dishes to guests.
- Promptly addressed customer complaints or issues, resulting in increased guest satisfaction rates.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by managing multiple tables simultaneously without sacrificing quality of service.
- Accurately managed cash transactions while handling high-volume shifts, ensuring balanced registers at the end of each shift.
- Established rapport with regular customers through personalized service and genuine interest in their experiences.
- Boosted restaurant reputation with exceptional attention to detail, prompt service, and a friendly demeanor.
Wait Staff
Cafe Adobe
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Assisted in training new waitstaff members, fostering a team-oriented work environment.
- Explained menu items and preparation methods to provide high level of customer service and promote dining atmosphere.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Maintained cleanliness in dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for customers.
- Created appealing table settings and dining room layouts for special occasions and events.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Education
Non Destructive Testing (NDT) -
The Ocean Corporation
Houston, TX06.2013
No Degree - General Business
Houston Community College
Houston, TX 05.2001 -
29 Credited Hours - Computer Science
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Stratford Senior High School
Houston, TX 05.2001 -
Skills
Skilled in Microsoft Office applications
Certification
First Responder/First Aid
WORK EXPERIENCE & CORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Warehouse Operations Customer Service Stocking & Unloading Team Collaboration Office Administration Interpersonal Skills Product Knowledge Order Fulfillment Safety Compliance
- Efficiently managed inventory and stock replenishment at warehouse facilities, ensuring optimal product availability.
- Provided exceptional customer service in retail and food service settings, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork and communication skills in diverse work environments, contributing to smooth operations.
Timeline
Forklift
09-2025
Produce Team Member
Whole Foods Market
02.2025 - 11.2025
Food Handling
02-2025
Warehouse Forklift Operator
OnCall Staffing
03.2023 - 01.2024
Warehouse Worker
RNDC
09.2022 - 01.2023
Construction Worker
OnCall Staffing
03.2021 - 06.2022
Executive Assistant and Sales Manager
Salum and Saunek and Associates Incorporated
05.2014 - 01.2021
First Responder/First Aid
06-2013
Radiation Safety
06-2013
OSHA Safety Standars and Standards
06-2013
Wait Staff
La Bare Houston
06.2012 - 03.2014
Wait Staff
Cafe Adobe
06.2011 - 06.2012
No Degree - General Business
Houston Community College
05.2001 -
29 Credited Hours - Computer Science
Stephen F Austin State University
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Stratford Senior High School
05.2001 -
Non Destructive Testing (NDT) -
The Ocean Corporation