Hugo Covarrubias
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Versatile retail leader skilled in team management and operational execution within sporting goods. Expertise in training staff on safety protocols and best practices, while fostering a collaborative environment that drives performance and ensures compliance with industry standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hardlines Team Lead
Academy Sports and Outdoors
Harlingen, Texas
03.2026 - Current
- Led hardlines team, optimizing daily operations for enhanced workflow.
- Coordinated inventory management and stock replenishment, ensuring product availability for customers.
- Implemented merchandising standards to enhance product presentation on the sales floor.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols in all hardlines department activities.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning shelves or arranging merchandise.
- Oversaw cash handling processes, maintaining accuracy and compliance with financial standards.
- Worked closely with other departments to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
Logistics Team Lead
Academy Sports and Outdoors
Harlingen, TX
05.2025 - 03.2026
- Managed flow of inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring timely delivery of goods to meet customer expectations.
- Coordinated shipment schedules with transportation providers.
- Managed inventory levels and maintained stock accuracy.
- Supervised team members, optimizing workflow efficiency and enhancing overall team performance.
- Trained staff on safety procedures and best practices, fostering a safe work environment.
- Maintained accurate records of orders shipped, received, processed or returned in accordance with company policies.
Inventory Control Team Lead
Academy Sports and Outdoors
Brownsville, TX
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies.
- Conducted inventory audits to verify stock levels and accuracy.
- Performed root cause analysis for recurring stock issues, implementing corrective measures to prevent future occurrences.
- Reduced product shrinkage through thorough documentation of damaged or missing items, leading to timely resolution.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving processes to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Oversaw team management activities to promote collaboration and improve productivity.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration to achieve project goals successfully.
- Led opening procedures and conducted cashier drops, cash control and vault monitoring.
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
Hard-lines Team Lead
Academy Sports and Outdoors
Brownsville, TX
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Demonstrated working knowledge of firearms, firearm safety and key control procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while handling firearms and ammunition, minimizing potential risk within the workplace environment.
- Implemented efficient scheduling and task delegation strategies, enhancing team productivity and workflow.
- Conducted performance evaluations of team members, providing constructive feedback and coaching to support individual growth.
- Collaborated with store manager to establish targeted sales goals and strategies, aligning retail team efforts with business objectives.
Hard-lines Team Lead
Academy Sports and Outdoors
Laredo, TX
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Led a team of associates in achieving sales targets by implementing effective merchandising strategies, resulting in an increase in overall sales revenue.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing stock discrepancies through regular audits, which enhanced accuracy in stock levels.
- Trained and mentored new team members on product knowledge, customer service techniques, and sales strategies, contributing to higher customer satisfaction scores.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to plan and execute promotional events, driving increased customer engagement.
Logistics Team Member
Academy Sports and Outdoors
Laredo, TX
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of merchandise.
- Operated manual pallet jacks, safely relocating heavy merchandise on sales floor for timely stocking.
- Performed inventory control by counting and stocking merchandise, maintaining accurate inventory levels.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues, ensuring only acceptable materials were stocked.
- Stocking products in correct locations to keep the integrity of planograms while maintaining areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 70 pounds.
- Greeted customers and directed them to products, enhancing shopping experience.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Evaluate product placement to increase store revenue.
Hunting and Fishing Enthusiast/Team Member
Academy Sports and Outdoors
Laredo, TX
06.2015 - 10.2021
- Engaged customers in conversation to effectively identify and address individual needs.
- Greeted customers warmly upon entry and assisted with buying needs to enhance shopping experience.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Maintained organized store displays and upheld housekeeping standards to ensure appealing assortment of sporting goods.
- Performed recovery of hunting and fishing items and returned to specified department areas.
- Trained and mentored new team members to promote productivity, accuracy and friendly customer service.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards Including firearm sales.
Skills
- Merchandising strategies
- Merchandising standards
- Inventory management
- Inventory audits
- Inventory counts
- Stock accuracy
- Warehouse operations
- Shipping and receiving
- Logistics planning
- Retail operations
- Team management
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Cross-functional collaboration
Projects
- Yearly Inventory Designated Point lead and Auditor to educate, guide and execute an accurate count.
- Supported troubled stores and brought back to company standards.
- Store 128 Remodel - Broke down old fixtures and replaced with new ones. Relocated merchandise and executed new Planograms.
- Assisted on seasonal valley expansion to increase revenue during summer months.
- Assisted in promoting outdoor events for Academy Sports and Outdoors.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Fork lift certification
- walker stacker certification
- FSC Certification
Timeline
Hardlines Team Lead
Academy Sports and Outdoors
03.2026 - Current
Logistics Team Lead
Academy Sports and Outdoors
05.2025 - 03.2026
Inventory Control Team Lead
Academy Sports and Outdoors
02.2025 - 05.2025
Hard-lines Team Lead
Academy Sports and Outdoors
02.2024 - 02.2025
Hard-lines Team Lead
Academy Sports and Outdoors
07.2023 - 02.2024
Logistics Team Member
Academy Sports and Outdoors
10.2021 - 07.2023
Hunting and Fishing Enthusiast/Team Member
Academy Sports and Outdoors
06.2015 - 10.2021