Jose Cardona
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Motivated forklift operator with a strong desire to contribute to the success of a thriving organization. Seeking opportunity in a dynamic company where skills in sales, logistics, and service can be effectively utilized to drive results. Known for excellent communication abilities, excels at minimizing shortages and building rapport with colleagues and customers alike. Ready to bring expertise and dedication to a team that values efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
DHL Supply Chain
06.2024 - Current
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
Start-up Company Partnership
SM Creations
01.2024 - Current
- Established startup company and Create customer base (Through using media)
- Inventory Control and Monitor P&L report
- Created more efficient methods of keeping records to ensure faster delivery time.
General Merchandise Lead
Target
04.2019 - 10.2023
- Reduced employee turnover rates by fostering a positive work environment that encouraged growth and development.
- Developed seasonal merchandising plans aligned with current market trends to attract customers during peak shopping periods.
- Assisted in hiring, training, and mentoring new team members, creating a cohesive and efficient workforce.
- Collaborated with other department leads to develop cross-merchandising strategies, increasing overall store revenue.
- Led a team of associates to maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and customer service throughout the store.
Food & General Merchandise Executive Team Leader
Target Corporation
12.2016 - 03.2019
- Drive sales with company focuses
- Manage and develop team members in logistical daily operations
- Assisted in hiring and staffing needs
- Organize weekly and monthly workload for store operations.
Assets Protection Team Leader, and Senior Team Leader
Target Corporation
10.2012 - 12.2016
- Create and execute crowd control plans, safety action plans and shortage action plans
- Oversaw daily operations of the Sales floor
- Manage and develop sales floor team
- Collect, document, and prioritize information to prevent and resolve shortage related thefts.
Investigations Technician
Target Corporation
12.2010 - 10.2012
- Monitor multiple store locations for safety and theft incidents
- Leverage reports to identify theft & fraud activity
- Trained new in role technicians and executives on investigation mindset
- Complete Law Enforcement and Legal request for video and data.
Education
Business Administration Associates -
Tarrant County College
01.2016
Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelors -
University of North Texas
01.2008
Diploma -
North Side High School
01.2007
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse Operations
- Warehouse Safety
- Order picking and processing
- Problem-Solving
- Shipping and receiving expert
- Storage and Organization
- Inventory Control
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Staff Management
- RFID Tracking
- Critical Thinking
- High-Lift Trucks
Accomplishments
- Q2 Right 1st time- meticulous and diligence translates into inspiring team to strive for excellence and follow my lead.
- Assisted in successfully reaching 2 million cases shipped in a month for my location.
- Lead district with all green metrics operation metrics for store in 6/23.
- Lead improvement in efficiency resulting in doubling logistical freight in Q4 while increasing sales.
Awardsaccomplishments
- Further developed team member into team leader role
- Exceeded $30 mil in sales through accountability and training
- Lead improvement in sales in 2022 by 10% in store
- Lead improvement in efficiency resulting in doubling logistical freight in Q4 while increasing sales
- Lead improvement in store operation metrics from under 60% to above 95%
- Helped improve sales in 2018 by 9% in store
- Safety Captain (over 250 days incident free as of 07/2013)
- Lead company in most intelligence lead reports ended YTD #1 in company for investigations centers 2012
- Presented Investigation Center capabilities to Group leaders, Directors and Executive Vice President to create IC TVS indicator. 03/2012
- Lead and collaborated with Overnight Investigation Technicians to resolve a $22,000 burglary group. 2011
Certification
Forklift operator
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Forklift Operator
DHL Supply Chain
06.2024 - Current
Start-up Company Partnership
SM Creations
01.2024 - Current
General Merchandise Lead
Target
04.2019 - 10.2023
Food & General Merchandise Executive Team Leader
Target Corporation
12.2016 - 03.2019
Assets Protection Team Leader, and Senior Team Leader
Target Corporation
10.2012 - 12.2016
Investigations Technician
Target Corporation
12.2010 - 10.2012
Business Administration Associates -
Tarrant County College
Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelors -
University of North Texas
Diploma -
North Side High School