ETHAN GISHER
Bentleyville,Ohio
Summary
Results-driven Operations Leader with extensive experience managing high-volume retail departments and optimizing store efficiency. Recognized for strong communication skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments. Skilled in logistics, team leadership, and heavy equipment operation, committed to fostering team success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate and Department Overseer
Target
Bainbridge, OH
12.2024 - Current
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of electronics team members; assign daily tasks and ensure strict adherence to store policies and sales goals.
- Merchandising & Strategy: Construct and execute strategic floor plans and visual merchandising layouts to maximize sales and maintain a highly successful tech department.
- Logistics & Inventory Management: Managed rapid unloading, sorting, and processing of diverse freight streams, ensuring timely availability of General Merchandise, Food/Grocery, and Next-Day Delivery items.
- Led multiple departments daily, including Fulfillment, Guest Services, Drive-Up, and Front-End Cashiers, to address urgent business needs.
- Fulfillment Excellence: Met and exceeded logistics metrics by consistently picking high-volume item batches within 45-minute deadlines, supporting overall operational efficiency.
- Asset Protection: Work hand-in-hand with the store Security/Loss Prevention team to safely merchandise high-value products and mitigate inventory shrink.
- Rapid Promotion: Earned multiple promotions within a two-year period due to outstanding leadership, operational speed, and an unwavering commitment to supporting store-wide teams.
IT Technician
Chagrin Falls High School
Chagrin Falls, OH
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Managed network infrastructure, ensuring reliable connectivity across campus.
- Provided technical support to staff and students, resolving issues promptly.
- Installed and configured hardware and software systems for educational use.
- Conducted regular maintenance on computers and peripherals to optimize performance.
- Assisted in training staff on new technologies and software applications.
- Collaborated with administration to identify technology needs and solutions.
- Maintained school PCs, networks and mobile devices.
Education
Bachelor - Information Technology
John Carroll University
Cleveland, OH05-2030
High School Diploma -
Chagrin Falls High School
Chagrin Falls, OH06-2026
Skills
- Leadership & Management: Team leadership, Process Optimization, Conflict Resolution, Time Management
- Logistics & Inventory: Inventory management
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Sales Reporting
- Guest Relations: Customer service, Front-End Management, Problem Solving
- Technical & Creative: Computer Proficiency, Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention Strategies
Certification
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES (Target Certified)
- Crown Forklift Operator (Standing Forklift)
- WAVE Platform Operator
- Electric Power Jack Operator
- Baler Maker & Operator
- Mechanized Cart Pusher Operator
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Timeline
Sales Associate and Department Overseer
Target
12.2024 - Current
IT Technician
Chagrin Falls High School
06.2023 - 06.2025
Bachelor - Information Technology
John Carroll University
High School Diploma -
Chagrin Falls High School