Erik Wehlus
Vernon Hills,IL
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Jiffy Lube, excelling in relationship building and team management. Demonstrated adaptability and problem-solving skills while enhancing safety procedures and achieving sales targets. Committed to maintaining a clean and organized environment, ensuring operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
First Mate
Spendthrift Fishing Charter
01.2015 - 01.2023
- As a first mate we guided a group of 6 customers at a time for up to 6 hours
- I would coordinate with my captain working together to achieve our out come of catching limits of fish for our customers
- Talking to customers, making sure they were happy and comfortable at all times all while, setting rods, netting fish, filleting and bagging for them to take home.
- Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
- Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
- Used online catalogs and local merchants to order parts and materials for vessel.
- Operated, maintained and repaired ship equipment such as winches and cranes to prevent threats to safety and commercial operations of vessel.
- Swept, mopped and wiped down decks and exterior to remove dirt and debris.
Manager
Jiffy Lube
01.2010 - 01.2015
- I managed 2 stores at the same time for 2 years Mundelein and Vernon hills
- Maintaining sales numbers were key, letting customers know what is up to date with services they need or could need in the future.
- Establish good relationships between me and customers so they feel happy and comfortable and ensure repeat business
- Sweeping, moping, and keeping an overall cleanly appearance
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Warehouse Picker
Valspar Paint Company
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily pick and pack goals.
- Used scanners to quickly locate and track items in warehouse.
- Kept tidy and organized warehouse to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks to maximize space utilization.
- Maintained clean and safe work environment.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
- Received new stock and input values into computer system.
- Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy.
- Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
- Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Promoted warehouse safety by reporting or resolving safety hazards and observing OSHA guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma - Education
Libertyville High School
Libertyville, IL01.2001
Skills
- Working with my hands
- Loyalty
- Self motivation
- Adaptability
- Relationship building
- Analytical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Team building
- Maintain safety
- Multitasking
- Active listening
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Reliability
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
First Mate
Spendthrift Fishing Charter
01.2015 - 01.2023
Manager
Jiffy Lube
01.2010 - 01.2015
Warehouse Picker
Valspar Paint Company
01.2001 - 01.2007
High School Diploma - Education
Libertyville High School
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