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Ethan Aplikowski

Retail Associate
Mankato,MN

Summary

Motivated retail sales professional with proven record of boosting sales and customer loyalty through individualized service. Resourceful individual skillful in learning customer needs, directing to desirable merchandise and upselling to meet sales quotas. Committed to strengthening customer experiences with positivity and professionalism when answering requests and processing sales.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Merchandiser

Best Buy
05.2023 - Current
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing product knowledge and recommending suitable items based on individual needs.
  • Boosted sales by implementing effective merchandising strategies and visually appealing displays.
  • Streamlined restocking process, reducing time from shipment arrival to floor display.
  • Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at multiple locations by following established planograms

Bouncer

The 507
05.2022 - 03.2023
    • Ejected unruly patrons from premises.
    • Furnished patrons with ticket stubs, wrist bands and hand stamps to denote rightful admission.
    • Checked IDs and closely examined patrons' faces to verify age.
    • Called police to report criminal acts.
    • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
    • Liaised with local police officers, fire services and emergency services to maintain security and service and resolve issues.

Grocery Stocker Supervisor

Cub Foods
06.2019 - 01.2023
  • Assisted in development of trainees, providing instruction, and support to optimize readiness.
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
  • Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated, and spoiled items.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
  • Operated manual and electric pallet jacks, safely relocating heavy merchandise on sales floor for timely stocking.
  • Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments, and bagging purchases.
  • Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
  • Maintained effective team member communication.
  • Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
  • Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Professional Flight

Minnesota State University
Mankato, MN
08.2021 - Current

Skills

Wireless technology

Active Listening

Training and Development

Decision-Making

Multitasking Abilities

Teamwork and Collaboration

Excellent Communication

Team Building

Forklift Operations

Loading and unloading

Lifting and sorting

Certification

Certified Forklift Training

Interests

Computers

Networking

Television

Apple Products

Cars

Outdoors

Aviation

Timeline

Merchandiser

Best Buy
05.2023 - Current

Bouncer

The 507
05.2022 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Professional Flight

Minnesota State University
08.2021 - Current

Certified Forklift Training

11-2020

Certified Power jack Training

11-2020

Grocery Stocker Supervisor

Cub Foods
06.2019 - 01.2023

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