Joseph Penn
Sarasota
Summary
Results-driven professional with a proven ability to quickly learn, adapt, and lead successful projects and teams. Earned an associate’s degree in Multimedia Production with honors and advanced into four management positions at a major retail organization before age 21, demonstrating a strong record of achievement and self-motivation. Eager to bring leadership experience and academic training in media to contribute to a media-focused organization.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Dept / Order Pick-up & Delivery Dept Manager
Menards
02.2024 - Current
Acquired Leadership Skills
• Team Engagement & Retention
• Labor optimization
• Thorough training of new hires
• Conflict resolution
• Performance accountability
• Inventory and asset protection
• Team development and improvement
Acquired Technical Skills
• Forklift Operation
• Single-Occupant Aerial Work Platform (AWP)
• Class II: Electric Motor Narrow Aisle Trucks
Retail Sales Associate
Menards
10.2022 - 02.2024
Demonstrated proficiency in
• Approaching customers and proactively making sales
• Effective and timely communication with other team members/departments to increase sales
• Always maintaining a clean department and workspace, accurate inventory, and accurate pricing
• Setting shelves and displays to plan
• Controlling high-theft items
• Point-of-Sale (POS) System Operation
Online Shopper
Hy-Vee
06.2021 - 09.2022
Acquired Skills
• Logistics & Order Fulfillment
• Brand Representation
• Technology Proficiency
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Video Production
Central Community College
Hastings, NE05-2025
High School Diploma -
Columbus High School
Columbus, NE05-2023
Skills
- Experience managing teams of 4-8 people in a retail setting
- Experience at Menards (4 years) including Order Pickup & Delivery Coordinator/Manager, Sales Department Manager
- Experience at Hy-Vee (2 years) including Order Pickup
- Degree in Media Art and Video Production
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Audition
Certification
- Visual Storytelling
- Digital Cameras
- Audio Design
- Video Editing
- Interviews
Timeline
Sales Dept / Order Pick-up & Delivery Dept Manager
Menards
02.2024 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Menards
10.2022 - 02.2024
Online Shopper
Hy-Vee
06.2021 - 09.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Video Production
Central Community College
High School Diploma -
Columbus High School