Joshua Sniezek
Oswego,IL
Summary
Experienced Retail Merchandiser and Sales Associate versed in using product placement, end caps and points of purchase displays to manufacturer's best advantage. Astute professional with goal-oriented nature promotes optimized retail workflow for bolstered customer experience. Exceptional negotiator for prime positioning locations. I also have experience in flooring installation of all kinds of types and prepping them too. My warehouse management helps me understand organization, picking orders, scheduling, and getting truck out in time. I managed a store for 5 years and was in charge of 7 people 10 at most. I did scheduling, dispatching deliveries and keeping a the flow of the store organized and efficient.
Hardworking and punctual professional works in fast-paced, physically-demanding jobs while standing and moving for long hours. Physically fit and diligent with strong commitment to team and business success. Focused on exceeding productivity and service objectives every day.
Engaging Sales Associate committed to providing outstanding customer service and maximizing sales. Focused on team support and customer relationship building. Persuasive and friendly individual poised to consistently exceed performance standards and sales targets.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Mondelez International
Naperville, Illinois
05.2025 - Current
- Managed product displays to enhance visibility and attract customer interest.
- Constructed visual displays to enhance merchandise presentation.
- Built product displays and placed appropriate signage for merchandise.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute merchandising strategies effectively.
- Analyzed sales data to optimize inventory levels and product placement.
- Oversaw inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Rotated stock regularly to maintain freshness and organization.
- Placed orders for products featured in advertisements and sales.
- Promoted additional products and displays to increase sales.
- Collaborated with store management to improve operations.
Flooring Installer
Flooring Resources
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
09.2019 - 01.2025
- Installing carpet tile, vinyl plank, VCT tile
- Sanding the floor with sander
- scraping and sweeping
- Prepping floor with skim coat
- Installing base
- Reading Blueprints and understanding them
- Installed various types of flooring including carpet, hardwood, and laminate.
Assistant Manager
NAPA Auto Parts, Inc.
North Aurora, Illinois
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Answer phones and check for parts for specific vehicles
- Oversaw daily operations to maintain efficient workflow in the store.
- Assign delivery drivers' routes to customers
- Conducted daily inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Manage store when the manager is off
- Pull ticket orders
- Assign delivery drivers routes to customers
- Inventory daily
- Deliver auto parts as needed
Warehouse Manager
NAPA Auto Parts
Elburn, Illinois
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Checked in orders using POS gun to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Ensured that all orders were accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.
- Conducted daily inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Checked in orders using POS gun to ensure accurate inventory records.
- Operated forklift to transport materials within warehouse safely and efficiently.
- inventory daily
- Loaded orders onto box truck
- Monitored stock levels and performed regular inventory audits to ensure availability of items.
- Fulfilled all orders accurately and on time to support timely delivery to customers.
Stocker
Jewel-Osco
Aurora, IL
07.2007 - 06.2014
- Stocked shelves and coolers
- Rotated stock on shelves to ensure freshness and accessibility for customers.
- Inventory daily
- Build displays
- Customer service
- Ordered product when needed with POS gun
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Aurora High School
Aurora, ILSkills
- Retail merchandising
- Visual merchandising
- Product display
- Shelf merchandising
- Product placement
- Stock management
- Inventory management
- Stock control
- Stock rotations
- Inventory and stocking
- Order fulfillment
- Sales analysis
- Market trends
- POS systems
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Confident and positive attitude
- Customer relationship management
- Stock control
- Stock rotation
Accomplishments
- Achieved employee of the month in 2011 through effectively helping with customer service.
- Achieved employee of the month in 2016 by completing orders with accuracy and efficiency.
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Created highly effective new program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
Certification
- Forklift Certified, Present
- Valid Driver's License
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
Merchandiser
Mondelez International
05.2025 - Current
Flooring Installer
Flooring Resources
09.2019 - 01.2025
Warehouse Manager
NAPA Auto Parts
12.2016 - 08.2017
Assistant Manager
NAPA Auto Parts, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2020
Stocker
Jewel-Osco
07.2007 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
West Aurora High School