Erick Varga
Seminole,FL
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Publix, excelling in inventory management and customer service. Proven ability to enhance store efficiency through effective merchandising strategies and employee training. Recognized for problem-solving skills and a positive attitude, consistently delivering exceptional shopping experiences while optimizing stock levels.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Grocery Manager
Publix
09.2019 - Current
- Assisted in managing inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize stockouts.
- Collaborated with team members on daily operational tasks to enhance store efficiency.
- Supported customer service initiatives by resolving inquiries and ensuring a positive shopping experience.
- Implemented merchandising strategies to optimize product placement and increase sales visibility.
Team Leader
Publix
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Led team in daily operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new team members, enhancing onboarding experience and team performance.
- Implemented process improvements that increased workflow efficiency and reduced operational delays.
- Coordinated inventory management, optimizing stock levels to minimize waste and improve availability.
Grocery Replenishment Specialist
Publix
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Stocked and replenished my assigned aisle.
- Made sure to keep accurate inventory in my designed section
- Helped build displays
- Unloaded trucks
- Provided exceptional customer service
Grocery Stock Clerk
Publix
02.2016 - 12.2017
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided exceptional service to enhance shopping experience.
- Operated cash register efficiently, ensuring accurate transaction processing and balanced cash drawers.
- Stocked shelves and maintained product displays, adhering to company presentation standards for optimal visibility.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely restocking of inventory and organization of store layout.
Merchandiser
Coca Cola Beverages Of Florida
04.2014 - 02.2016
- Optimized product displays to enhance brand visibility and drive customer engagement.
- Collaborated with sales teams to forecast inventory needs and streamline replenishment processes.
- Conducted regular audits of store merchandising to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Trained and mentored junior team members on best practices for effective merchandising strategies.
Overnight Stocker
Target
03.2011 - 04.2014
- Stocked shelves efficiently, ensuring optimal product placement and accessibility for customers.
- Conducted inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize discrepancies.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline overnight operations and improve workflow efficiency.
- Trained new staff on stocking procedures, safety protocols, and equipment usage.
Dairy Clerk
Target
07.2008 - 03.2011
- Assisted customers in locating dairy products, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
- Managed inventory levels, restocking shelves to maintain product availability and freshness.
- Implemented efficient organization of dairy section, improving product visibility and accessibility.
- Trained new staff on best practices for dairy handling and customer service protocols.
Cart Attendant
Target
10.2006 - 07.2008
- Collected and organized shopping carts to maintain store cleanliness and accessibility.
- Assisted customers with cart retrieval and provided exceptional service to enhance shopping experience.
- Monitored parking lot for safety hazards, ensuring a secure environment for shoppers and staff.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline cart collection processes, improving operational efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southeast High School
Bradenton, FL07.2007
Skills
- Problem resolution
- Customer support
- Employee training
- Task delegation
- Stock replenishment
- Merchandising strategies
- Scheduling coordination
- Performance evaluations
- Display planning
- Coordination of inventory
- Customer service and assistance
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer service management
- Training and mentoring
- Complaint handling
- Supply level management
- Safety monitoring
- Employee management
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Visual merchandising
- Workflow planning
- Product merchandising
- Ordering of products
- Store opening
- Promotion planning
- Inventory merchandising
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Customer relations
- Professional and courteous
Timeline
Assistant Grocery Manager
Publix
09.2019 - Current
Team Leader
Publix
06.2018 - 09.2019
Grocery Replenishment Specialist
Publix
12.2017 - 06.2018
Grocery Stock Clerk
Publix
02.2016 - 12.2017
Merchandiser
Coca Cola Beverages Of Florida
04.2014 - 02.2016
Overnight Stocker
Target
03.2011 - 04.2014
Dairy Clerk
Target
07.2008 - 03.2011
Cart Attendant
Target
10.2006 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
Southeast High School