Gregory King
Home Depot
MACHESNEY PARK,IL
10
Years of experience
Professional retail expert prepared for delivering exceptional customer service and driving sales. Proven experience in inventory management, customer engagement, and merchandising. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs. Reliable, results-driven, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
1 Year- Processed sales transactions and returns using point-of-sale systems.
- Assisted customers with product selection, project questions, and aisle navigation.
- Picked and prepared online and in-store orders for customer pickup.
- Restocked merchandise, maintained shelf organization, and corrected product signage.
Machinist
1 Year- Operated lathes, mills, and grinders to produce precision roller components
- Set up tooling, fixtures, and machine parameters for repeatable production runs
- Interpreted blueprints and work instructions to verify machining tolerances
- Measured finished parts with micrometers and calipers to confirm specifications
- Maintained equipment cleanliness and followed shop safety procedures consistently
- Inspected machined surfaces for defects and corrected dimensional issues promptly
- Adjusted feeds and speeds to improve part quality and reduce scrap
- Assisted with troubleshooting machine issues to support uninterrupted production
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
Bookkeeper/Supervisory Specialist
2 Years 1 Month- Maintained general ledger entries and supported month-end closing activities.
- Balanced accounts payable records and verified payment documentation for accuracy.
- Processed invoices, matched purchase orders, and resolved discrepancies with vendors.
- Reconciled daily sales, cash deposits, and register variances for accurate store accounting.
Software Programmer
6 Months- Developed software features using programming languages, debugging code for reliability and performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into functional application updates.
- Tested applications, identified defects, and resolved issues to improve system stability.
- Maintained source code, applying version control practices for organized and traceable development.
- Integrated APIs and third-party tools to extend application functionality and streamline workflows.
- Documented technical processes and code changes to support team consistency and handoffs.
Sales Associate
2 Years 11 Months- Advised customers on skateboards, trucks, wheels, and apparel to match performance needs and style preferences.
- Processed sales accurately through POS systems, handling cash, cards, exchanges, and returns with consistency.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays, restoring floor presentation and supporting visual merchandising standards.
- Monitored stock levels, replenished products, and flagged low inventory for timely reordering.
Academic Tutor
2 Years 11 Months- Assessed student understanding and adapted explanations to strengthen comprehension of complex concepts.
- Guided students through problem-solving processes while encouraging independent critical thinking.
- Reinforced study strategies, note-taking methods, and test preparation techniques for academic success.
- Facilitated individualized tutoring sessions aligned with course objectives and student learning needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Software Engineering
- Phi Theta Kappa
- 3.67 GPA
Skills
Retail sales
Customer service
Customer assistance
Team collaboration
Cash register operations
POS system operations
Stocking and receiving
Retail store operations
Teamwork
Collaboration
Store operations
Reliability and punctuality
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Home Depot
08.2025 - 08.2026Read More
Machinist
Rockford Roller Corp
08.2024 - 08.2025Read More
Bookkeeper/Supervisory Specialist
Shnucks
08.2020 - 09.2022Read More
Software Programmer
Beyond Relations
09.2019 - 03.2020Read More
Sales Associate
Sockwaves Skateshop
06.2016 - 05.2019Read More
Academic Tutor
Illinois State University
06.2016 - 05.2019Read More
Rock Valley College
Associate of Applied Science from Software Engineering
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Personal Information
Date of Birth: 1974-09-25