Jose Velazco Rey
Odessa,TX
Summary
Dedicated Yard Specialist with proven skills in workplace safety and inventory management. Successfully enhanced safety protocols, ensuring a secure work environment while maintaining efficient material handling processes.
Professional yard specialist prepared for this role. Skilled in equipment operation, inventory management, and safety compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard Specialist
Warren CAT
Odessa, TX
04.2025 - 02.2026
- Operated yard equipment to maintain safe and efficient workflow.
- Coordinated material handling processes to ensure timely deliveries.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking incoming and outgoing machinery/attachments.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards in work environment.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities and demonstrated flexibility in daily responsibilities.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Enhanced safety protocols for reduced workplace accidents and injuries.
- Supported team in maintaining cleanliness and organization of yard space.
Pro Sales Specialist
Lowe's Home Improvement
Odessa, TX
05.2021 - 03.2025
- Demonstrated product knowledge to assist customers in selecting home improvement solutions.
- Conducted sales presentations that effectively highlighted product features and benefits.
- Collaborated with team members to create engaging in-store displays that increased customer interest.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring availability of high-demand products for timely customer service.
- Trained new staff on sales techniques and customer engagement strategies, enhancing team performance.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, adjusting strategies to maximize revenue opportunities.
- Developed relationships with repeat customers, fostering loyalty through exceptional service experiences.
- Implemented an efficient CRM system which streamlined customer data management processes, enabling better tracking of leads and deals progression.
- Analyzed competitors'' offerings and tactics, formulating competitive counter-strategies that enabled us to maintain market leadership positions.
Retail Sales Manager
AutoZone
Odessa, TX
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Led team in achieving sales targets through effective coaching and mentoring.
- Implemented inventory management practices to reduce shrinkage and improve accuracy.
- Developed training programs for new employees to enhance product knowledge and customer service skills.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and inform strategic decisions for promotions.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures, maintaining high operational standards across the store.
- Facilitated high volumes of cash, credit, and gift card transactions, verifying cash drawer balance at end of each shift.
- Analyzed sales data and trends to identify areas for improvement in both individual and team performance, leading to increased revenue.
- Recruited, hired and trained [Number] associates to develop into productive team members with excellent product knowledge.
- Maintained a clean and organized storefront at all times by enforcing strict housekeeping standards across the entire team.
Education
Associate of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Odessa College
Odessa, TX07-2026
Skills
- Yard maintenance
- Warehouse operations
- Vehicle inspection
- Heavy machinery handling
- Weather preparedness
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Workplace safety
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Yard Specialist
Warren CAT
04.2025 - 02.2026
Pro Sales Specialist
Lowe's Home Improvement
05.2021 - 03.2025
Retail Sales Manager
AutoZone
01.2020 - 04.2021
Associate of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Odessa College