Erik Flores
Naples
Summary
I consider myself a determined person who's dedicated to hard work and upholds a team player attitude. I am a fast learner, and work diligently to accomplish any goals I set. I'm able to learn from mistakes and take constructive criticism in order to improve work results. I take pride in the work I do and find fulfillment in doing so. Willing to go out of my way in my own time to self teach and learn new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Handyman Assistant
MyHelpGuy
Naples, FL
10.2022 - Current
- Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, unclogging drains, and maintaining gutters.
- Operated variety of power tools and hand tools.
- Removed and repaired carpet and wood flooring.
- Built and repaired decks, fences and sheds to improve overall appearance of homes.
- Completed repair projects on time and under budget, resulting in significant increase in new client referrals.
- Assembled and installed new furniture for client's living room to improve comfort and and functionality.
- Cleared work sites of hazardous items.
Merchandising
Front Page Retail
Naples, FL
08.2022 - Current
- Attained highest sales in nation for a promoted product.
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
- Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.
- Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product.
- Delivered sales pitches to convey product benefits.
- Conferred with store managers to obtain product placement and visual merchandising, maintaining attractive and inviting appearance.
- Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
Grocery Team Member/Dairy
Whole Foods Market
Naperville, IL And Naples, FL
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Kept cases and shelves clean and well-stocked by front-facing, rotating and removing out-of-date products to achieve fresh and appealing display.
- Recommended products to customers to drive sales.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Maintained safe, clean and well-organized working and shopping environment by sweeping and mopping floors and complying with health and sanitation procedures adhering to safe work practices.
- Assisted customers with purchases by providing knowledgeable recommendations and suggestions, educating customers on standard preparation and food pairing.
- Unloaded truck, broke down pallets, loaded flats with proper items for placement on store floor and checked product on display for quality.
- Maintained dairy department stock level, taking products from cooler to sales floor, opening cases and stocking on shelves in appropriate locations.
- Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.
- Completed regular cycle counts and inventory audits.
Brand Ambassador
Grillos Pickles
Chicago, IL
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales and brand promotion.
- Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about company.
- Engaged, educated and befriended customers to deliver amazing shopping experience.
- Completed floorsets and filled floor.
- Identified future sampling and event opportunities.
- Achieved competitive brand placements at retail locations for existing and new products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln Academy
Houston, TX08.2013
Skills
- Mathematics
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Comprehension
- Product Inventory Counts
- Reading Comprehension
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- In-Store Support
- Electrical Projects
- MS Office Proficiency
- Visual Merchandising
- Merchandising and Promotions
- Self Teacher
Timeline
Handyman Assistant
MyHelpGuy
10.2022 - Current
Merchandising
Front Page Retail
08.2022 - Current
Grocery Team Member/Dairy
Whole Foods Market
04.2021 - 07.2023
Brand Ambassador
Grillos Pickles
01.2016 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Lincoln Academy