Joshua Patula
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Retail sales professional versed in product placement and merchandising. Extensive experience in inventory management and shipment processing. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dairy Sales Associate
Kroger
01.2024 - Current
- Cleaned, organized, stocked, and replenished merchandise presentations.
- Participated in the planning and execution of seasonal dairy displays, capturing customer interest and driving incremental sales.
- Utilized point-of-sale system efficiently during transactions, ensuring accuracy in customer billing and inventory tracking.
- Monitored products to provide freshness and removed out-of-date products from shelves.
- Conducted regular inventory checks, ensuring accurate stock levels and minimizing waste due to expired products.
- Increased sales by 2.5% vs. year prior( working 12 hours a week)
- Responsible for $55,000 in sales on average per month
- Dairy shrink improved by an average of $750 per week, utilizing markdowns, proper inventory management, good rotation.
Counter Sales
Winsupply Of Carterville
05.2022 - Current
- Reduced wait times for customers by efficiently managing queues at the sales counter during peak hours.
- Contributed to increased sales by recommending appropriate over-the-counter products based on customer symptoms or needs.
- Handled objections skillfully during sales conversations, maintaining composure while providing persuasive counterarguments that led to increased buy-in from clients.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Retail Sales Associate
Academy Sports + Outdoors
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
- Handled changes to sale floor displays and and shelving
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Collaborated with team members to meet and exceed monthly sales targets consistently.
Dairy Lead
Kroger
12.2018 - 07.2021
- Introduced new product offerings based on market research findings and customer feedback, driving sales growth in the dairy category.
- Increased staff productivity by providing ongoing training, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
- Assisted in hiring decisions for the dairy department, selecting qualified candidates who contributed positively to team dynamics and operational success.
- Reduced operating costs by identifying areas for improvement and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Enhanced dairy production efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing equipment usage.
- Maintained accurate records of all dairy-related activities, including production volumes, quality control reports, and employee hours worked.
- Wrote bi-weekly schedule's
- Managed inventory levels, ordering supplies as necessary to maintain optimal stock levels and prevent waste.
Seasonal Worker
Marion Park District
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Seasonal summer work for all the parks in Marion, IL
- mowing
- concrete
- construction
- plumbing
- electrical
- lining baseball fields
- driving dump trucks and trailers
Education
High School Diploma -
Marion High School
Marion, IL05.2019
Skills
- Merchandising Strategies
- Sales Reporting
- Cleanliness and sanitation
- Friendly and Helpful
- Reliable and Responsible
- Attention to Detail
- Team Leadership
- Decision-Making
- Goal-Driven
- Organization
Additional Information
Reference's
Josh Hill-Marion Kroger store manager
- (618) 922-4253
Mike Batson-Marion assistant store manager
- (618) 559-7035
Darren Clark
- (618) 922-1489
Timeline
Dairy Sales Associate
Kroger
01.2024 - Current
Counter Sales
Winsupply Of Carterville
05.2022 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Academy Sports + Outdoors
08.2021 - 02.2022
Dairy Lead
Kroger
12.2018 - 07.2021
Seasonal Worker
Marion Park District
06.2018 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Marion High School