Joel Salgado
Porter,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented merchandising professional aiming to apply 5 years of successful industry experience to add value to Visual Merchandiser role within Home Depot and MOD team. Eager to apply knowledge of sales strategy, color theory and consumer behavior to drive sales and increase revenue. Focused trainer drives consistent revenue growth for all store businesses through effective visual merchandising of diverse products. Diligent coordination of details across displays for professional appearance and optimal sales. Artistic, innovative and well-organized approach for handling any promotional need. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Starbucks
Porter, TX
06.2024 - Current
- Restocked self-service area with sweeteners, stir sticks and coffee cup sleeves.
- Created complex, hand-crafted beverages based upon customer preferences.
- Followed safety procedures while operating machinery such as grinders and espresso machines.
- Organized workstations efficiently so that tasks could be completed quickly during peak hours.
Team Captain
MOD Pizza
Houston, TX
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
- Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth.
- Built effective partner store relationships to improve customer satisfaction.
- Established and maintained proper high-traffic displays, resulting in increased sales.
- Monitored weekly, monthly and quarterly achievement goals.
- Cleaned and organized display cases, shelves and aisles.
Trainer
Panera Bread
Houston, TX
02.2018 - 08.2021
- Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
- Compiled and analyzed weekly trainee retention reports.
- Developed and coordinated trainings to help individuals learn company policies and procedures and job tasks.
- Facilitated orientation and training classes to communicate policies and procedures to new hires.
Lot Attendant
The Home Depot Inc
Houston, TX
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Maintained cleanliness, neatness and organization of customer areas.
- Resolved customer issues to maintain high standards of customer satisfaction.
- Patrolled parking areas and monitored car safety to prevent theft and damage.
- Cleared lot of debris and trash to promote maximum number of available spaces for guest parking.
- Directed motorists to parking areas or parking spaces with hand signals or flashlights.
- Loaded cement bags, mulch and other heavy or impractical merchandise from store aisles and storage room onto carts for delivery to customers in parking lot.
- Escorted customers through parking lot, assisting with transporting and loading merchandise into cars and truck beds safely.
Education
High School Diploma -
Porter Highschool
Porter, TX06.2020
Skills
- Theme and Color Selection
- Placement Optimization
- Relationship Building
- Sales and Marketing Support
- Team Collaboration
Languages
2
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Barista
Starbucks
06.2024 - Current
Team Captain
MOD Pizza
06.2022 - 08.2024
Lot Attendant
The Home Depot Inc
08.2020 - 02.2021
Trainer
Panera Bread
02.2018 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Porter Highschool