James Smart IV
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Effective at working in fast-paced grocery environments to restock and arrange merchandise in an appealing way. Upbeat and friendly team player with a good attitude and willingness to take on any task. Determined professional with dedication to hard work and team player attitude. Offers strong inventory management and product packaging abilities. Punctual and focused with physical strength to accommodate lifts up to 70 pounds. Productive stock management professional equipped to handle continuous, physically demanding work keeping merchandise and materials ready for use. Reliable in meeting demand and operating equipment safely. Brings strong focus on teamwork and customer satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Produce Clerk
Bj's Wholesale Club
Brooklyn, NY
04.2022 - Current
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Maintained a clean and organized produce section by promptly removing damaged or expired items, sanitizing surfaces, and restocking shelves.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Inspected produce to update and adjust pricing information.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
- Trained new employees to provide knowledge of proper produce handling and rotation procedures.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Inbound Receiver
Target
Brooklyn, NY
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Learned and maintained in-depth understanding of product information, providing knowledgeable responses to diverse questions.
- Utilized time management skills to balance competing priorities effectively, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and within established deadlines.
- Assisted in training new hires on company policies, procedures, systems, as well as best practices related to inbound sales roles.
- Developed extensive knowledge of products and services to better assist customers.
- Asked relevant questions to assist customers with selecting needed or requested products and services.
- Developed and maintained working knowledge of products and services to deliver timely, accurate information.
- Delivered scripted sales talks to customers reached via manual and automatic dialing systems.
- Worked with multiple means of communication within fast-paced environment.
Overnight Stocker
Dollar Tree Stores
Brooklyn, NY
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Noted unsafe components inside packages and discussed concerns with supervisors.
- Worked with customers to pack items according to specific desires and requirements.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to company safety procedures and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Dewey High School
Brooklyn, NY06.2018
Skills
- Ability to Lift 40 pounds
- Supply Ordering
- Flexible Hours
- Reloading salvage materials
- Packaging and Labeling
- Shelf Stocking
- Strong Work Ethic
- Merchandise organization
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Product Signage and Labeling
- Inventory Monitoring
- Truck unloading
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Loading and unloading
- Willing to Learn
- Dependable and reliable
- Motivated Team Player
- Energetic and Outgoing
- Stocking
Timeline
Produce Clerk
Bj's Wholesale Club
04.2022 - Current
Inbound Receiver
Target
01.2021 - 08.2021
Overnight Stocker
Dollar Tree Stores
07.2019 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
John Dewey High School