Joshua Valentin
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Motivated and results-driven individual with previous experience as a Stock Room and Footwear Department Manager. Experienced with over 6+years of experience in retail operations. Proven track record of optimizing inventory management systems and driving sales growth in fast-paced environments. Proficient at leading cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals while ensuring exceptional customer service. Seeking to leverage expertise in inventory control, staff management, and customer engagement to contribute effectively to the success to a great organization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stockroom Specialist/ Sales Floor Department Manager
Nike
New York
03.2019 - Current
Nike Staten Island, Nike NYC, Nike Jersey Gardens
- Oversaw and improved sales in both men's and women's/kids' footwear, which covers more than 50% of the business and oversaw tasks occurring within the department
- 5+ years of experience in managing stockrooms and overseeing inventory operations
- Managed day-to-day operations of the stockroom and helped supervised a team of 25 stockroom athletes
- Trained and mentored new employees and identified opportunities for process improvement
- Reintroduced standards and organization in Women's/Kids FW which help improve sales by 30%
- Assisted with receiving and unloading product from morning and evening delivery trucks
- Weekly average is 15,000-20,000 units received and processed
- Contributed to the success of a new store best year record (30 million) by implementing efficient strategies to increase sales in the footwear department and productivity in the stockroom
Building Materials Sales Associate
Lowes
Staten Island
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Guided customers on the necessary tools they needed to successfully complete their home improvement projects
- Collaborated with team members and the management team about new ideas to improve the department
- Unloaded product from shipment delivery trucks using powered equipment (forklift/reach truck) every day to replenish the department
- Maintained a safe environment by cleaning and removing any hazardous materials in the department
Education
High School Diploma -
Gaynor McCown ELS
Staten Island, NY06-2015
Skills
- Operational enhancement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Project planning
- Interpersonal communication
- Effective communication
- Inventory management
Certification
30 Hour Construction Trade Training Certificate.
Timeline
Building Materials Sales Associate
Lowes
09.2019 - 11.2021
Stockroom Specialist/ Sales Floor Department Manager
Nike
03.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Gaynor McCown ELS