Joshua Bruett
Fox Lake,IL
Summary
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
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Salesperson
M&M Control Services
Lake Villa, IL
05.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to meet sales quotas.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in product offerings.
- Gathered data on competitors' pricing, products, and promotional activities.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
- Provided personalized service to build relationships with customers.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate products or services for their needs.
- Collaborated with team members to develop effective sales plans.
- Advised customers on the latest product features and benefits.
- Compiled reports on sales activity, progress towards goals, and other metrics.
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
Team Member
Menards
Fox Lake, IL
02.2018 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with peers to meet strategic objectives and deliver on productivity and profitability targets.
- Addressed customer needs, responding to specific requests.
- Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greeting and excellent service.
- Worked hard to learn required tasks quickly, to maximize performance.
- Built and maintained working relationships with peers and upper management.
- Provided customer service support to ensure satisfaction.
- Received, processed, and stocked merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Adhered to safety guidelines while operating machinery or stocking shelves.
- Contributed to team safety and productivity by removing safety hazards and keeping areas neat and well-stocked.
Laborer
Raasch Enterprises
Mundelein, IL
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Driving a company vehicle to get materials and run errands as needed
- Learned a variety of of building skills, efficient on power tools and reading a tape measure
- Learned basic skills in reading building plans/blueprints for homes
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel and other materials.
- Cut materials into specified sizes for installation using power saws.
- Applied caulking compounds by hand or caulking guns to protect against entry of water or air.
Sales Associate
Staples
McHenry, IL
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
- Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
- Increased purchase amounts by cross-selling with similar products.
Education
Grant Community High School
05.2016
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Computer Building
- Ability to learn and grow
- Sales
- Money Handling
- Safety Understanding
- People Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Retail customer service
- Area and Facility Cleaning
- Attention to Detail
- Heavy Lifting
- Problem-Solving
- Positive Attitude
- Product Knowledge
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Materials Staging
- Flexible Schedule
- Following Instructions
- Continuous Development
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Salesperson
M&M Control Services
05.2023 - Current
Team Member
Menards
02.2018 - 05.2023
Laborer
Raasch Enterprises
05.2016 - 08.2017
Sales Associate
Staples
02.2016 - 10.2016
Grant Community High School