Erik Nielsen
Seattle,WA
Summary
Professional Salesman with over 20 years of experience. I have 12 years experience in the wholesale lumber business, including import, export and international business, and 10+ years retail sales and purchasing experience.
I am good at working with people, excellent communication skills, friendly, outgoing, and helpful. I learn quickly, and come up with new, innovative ideas to overcome obstacles.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Retail Sales Manager - Produce Department
The Star Store Inc
Langley, WA
06.2012 - 05.2021
- Entry level position - June 2012 to Dec 2012
- Assistant Manager - Dec 2012 to June 2013
- Co-Manager - June 2013 to Dec 2013
- Department Manager - Dec 2013 to May 2021
- Planned attractive produce displays, using color and texture to enhance.
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Purchased produce following guidelines of marketing plan.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Enhanced communication between patrons and team members to cultivate upbeat, team-oriented culture.
- Orchestrated performance-oriented environment by closely supporting team members.
- Priced produce to achieve margin and sales goals.
- Selected items for specials and marked down items as needed to reduce losses.
- Coached and mentored new team members.
- Boosted grocery sales with top-notch merchandising abilities and expertise in implementing effective promotions.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Managed team of five staff in produce department generating more than $60,000 in monthly revenue.
- Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
- Increased sales by 50%, and increased profit margins by 100% during my tenure there.
Welder/Fitter
Nichols Diversified Industries, LLC
Freeland, WA
06.2009 - 11.2011
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
Welder/fitter
Heavy Metal Works
Langley, WA
06.2010 - 07.2011
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
General Laborer
Gemkow Construction
Freeland, WA
05.2008 - 11.2008
- Performed general construction work on both residential and commercial building projects.
- Framing, roofing, plumbing, pouring concrete, installing drywall, demolition.
Lumber Trader
Saratoga Forest Products, Inc
Freeland, WA
12.1999 - 05.2008
- Purchased lumber from US and Canadian sawmills, to sell to pallet and crating manufactures in US.
- Pioneered new import business for the company from Canada, Russia, Sweden, Austria, Estonia, New Zealand, Chile, and Brazil; and sold to manufacturers throughout U.S.
- Pioneered new export business from US sawmills to UK, Estonia, and Turkey.
- Developed new international business from Brazil to UK.
- Developed several new product lines for the company.
- Coordinated rail, truck, and ocean vessel container and break bulk shipments.
- Coordinated import permits, US customs documents, inspections, export documents to several countries, Bills of Lading, and letters of credit.
- Resolved disputes with customers, transport vendors, and suppliers.
- Handled collections.
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day
Lumber Trader
Ketcham Forest Products
Seattle, WA
05.1997 - 12.1999
- Purchased lumber from sawmills in U.S. and Canada.
- Sold lumber to pallet and crating manufacturers throughout U.S.
- Coordinated rail and truck shipments.
- Handled collections.
- Resolved disputes with customers, trucking companies, and suppliers.
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day
Lumber Trader
Swenson Lumber Company
Sandpoint, ID
09.1995 - 05.1997
- Purchased lumber from sawmills in U.S. and Canada.
- Sold lumber to industrial manufacturers throughout U.S.
- Coordinated rail and truck shipments.
- Resolved disputes with customers, trucking companies, and suppliers.
- Handled collections.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day
Education
Certificate of Completion - Welding Technology
Everett Community College
Everett, WA 06.2009 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
Meadowdale High School
Lynnwood, WA06.1993
Skills
- International business
- Import/Export business
- Retail inventory management
- Wholesale inventory management
- Vendor liaison
- Purchasing and planning
- Employee scheduling
- Staff management
- Employee training/development
- Retail management experience
- Coaching and mentoring
- Credit decisions
- Leadership
- Decision making
- Problem-solving
- Sales and customer service
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excell
- Google Suite
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT
2005 - 2009
Timeline
Retail Sales Manager - Produce Department
The Star Store Inc
06.2012 - 05.2021
Welder/fitter
Heavy Metal Works
06.2010 - 07.2011
Welder/Fitter
Nichols Diversified Industries, LLC
06.2009 - 11.2011
Certificate of Completion - Welding Technology
Everett Community College
06.2009 - 06.2010
General Laborer
Gemkow Construction
05.2008 - 11.2008
Lumber Trader
Saratoga Forest Products, Inc
12.1999 - 05.2008
Lumber Trader
Ketcham Forest Products
05.1997 - 12.1999
Lumber Trader
Swenson Lumber Company
09.1995 - 05.1997
High School Diploma -
Meadowdale High School
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