Erich Ewell
Vermilion,Oh
Summary
My goal is to be an effective employee , and to go above and beyond to help ensure company success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Grocery Manager
Vermilion Farm Market
Vermilion, OH
07.2024 - Current
- Oversaw inventory management processes to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for customer service and product knowledge.
- Developed and implemented promotional strategies to enhance sales and customer engagement.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, inform purchasing decisions, and improve profitability.
Warehouse and Delivery
Dewey Furniture & Carpet
Vermilion, OH
08.2018 - 05.2024
- Maintained warehouse organization by stocking, organizing and labeling inventory.
- Assisted with shipping and receiving process, including unloading trucks, verifying accuracy of received goods and preparing shipments for delivery.
- Coordinated deliveries to ensure timely arrival at designated locations.
- Managed office supplies inventory, ordering items as needed and ensuring adequate stock levels.
- Processed customer orders using an online system, tracking delivery status and updating records accordingly.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the warehouse environment.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner, providing assistance or directing inquiries appropriately.
- Performed data entry tasks to update customer information in the database.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within established deadlines.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Developed processes to improve efficiency of warehouse operations.
- Provided training to new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Utilized forklift equipment safely when loading and unloading cargo from trucks or shelves.
- Inspected vehicles prior to dispatch for cleanliness and proper functioning of lights and brakes.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
- Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
Team Member
Get Go
03.2014 - 08.2017
- Job duties included closing the store at night, cash till and money counting, lottery, customer service, money orders, machine servicing, cleaning and mopping, stocking, condensing of stock, and minor food prep.
Lift truck operator
Advanced Pierre Foods
11.2012 - 05.2013
- Job duties included loading and unloading of semi trucks, Prep for assembly line, and taking orders in and out of cold storage.
Texture Designer
Midwest Mold and Texture
07.2012 - 09.2012
- Job duties include prep of molds for acid etching, acid etching, sand blasting, readying the product for shipping, and shipping the order.
Stockroom, supervisor
Riddell
11.2000 - 05.2012
- Supervising department of 15, loading and unloading of trucks, inventory, driving box truck to pick up and deliver locally (all Ohio), lift truck operator, assembly line work, condensing of stock, computer scanning, minor computer spreadsheet.
Education
Computer programming / education
Lorain County Community College
12.2000
Diploma -
Firelands High School
06.1997
Skills
- Fast learner
- Ability to go above and beyond
- 20 plus years stockroom/warehouse experience
- 5 plus years money handling/counting experience
- 3 years customer service experience
- 10 plus years certified lift truck driver
- 5 plus years box truck driver
- 15 plus years factory experience
- Stockroom condensing specialist
- Coordination of inventory
- Customer service and assistance
- Customer service management
- Training and mentoring
- Employee training
- Complaint handling
- Task delegation
- Merchandising strategies
- Safety monitoring
- Employee management
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Scheduling coordination
- Visual merchandising
- Store maintenance
- Workflow planning
- Product merchandising
- Expense tracking
- Price structuring
- Budget administration
- Inventory merchandising
- Ordering of products
- Promotion planning
Key Qualifications
- Fast learner, the ability to go above and beyond
- 20 plus years stockroom/warehouse
- 5 plus years money handling/counting
- 3 years customer service
- 10 years plus certified lift truck driver
- 5 plus years box truck driver
- 15 plus years factory experience
- Stockroom condensing specialist
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Grocery Manager
Vermilion Farm Market
07.2024 - Current
Warehouse and Delivery
Dewey Furniture & Carpet
08.2018 - 05.2024
Team Member
Get Go
03.2014 - 08.2017
Lift truck operator
Advanced Pierre Foods
11.2012 - 05.2013
Texture Designer
Midwest Mold and Texture
07.2012 - 09.2012
Stockroom, supervisor
Riddell
11.2000 - 05.2012
Computer programming / education
Lorain County Community College
Diploma -
Firelands High School