KALE HUTKOWSKI
Sales
Winona,Minnesota
Summary
Customer-oriented employee with a strong history of leading high-performance teams to meet or exceed objectives. Ambitious and hardworking with internal drive to uphold integrity and deliver excellence. Tactical team builder with strong background in training and team development, hospitality, and management. Experienced in innovation in business retail and sales marketing and operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Home and Community Options Inc.
- Volunteer my time and skills every spring through summer doing plays to help raise money for HCO to support their clients, and their goals in community involvement.
Car Sales Professional
Whitewater CDJR
02.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated initiative and drive to achieve personal and professional goals.
- Assisted in developing marketing materials to support campaigns and personal branding. Collaborated with team members to execute promotional events. Provided administrative support for marketing initiatives.
- Expert in customer relationship management (CRM), negotiation tactics, and market analysis while building lasting client relationships and driving repeat business
- Assisted in maintaining product knowledge and certifications. Supported team members in understanding product features and benefits. Helped ensure compliance with certification requirements.
Building Materials 1st Assistant Manger
Menards Inc
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted in training and mentoring team members to enhance customer service skills.
- Managed daily store operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to improve stock accuracy and turnover rates.
- Facilitated communication between departments to resolve customer inquiries efficiently.
- Calculating measurements and quantity needed for home projects and buildings.
- Forklift certified
Front End Ist Assistant Manager
Menards Inc
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted in training new staff on company policies and best practices.
- Coordinated inventory management to ensure accurate stock levels and timely restocking.
- Developed schedules for team members, optimizing coverage during peak hours.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline operations and improve workflow.
- Security and loss prevention
- Key holder opening and closing the store
Volunteer Firefighter
Rollingstone Fire and Rescue
09.2019 - 11.2022
Wallcorerings 2nd Assistant Manager
Menards Inc
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
- Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain cost levels and meet customer demand.
- Delegated tasks to team members based upon skill level and to achieve organizational
Wall Coverings Sales Associate
Menards Inc.
07.2022 - 07.2022
Corporate Merchandiser
Hyvee
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Travel to multiple stores in my region as well as some outside of my region
- Lead team resets and train store help
- Communicate and plan effective and efficient ways to make stores increase sales by doing store resets to Hyvee specifications
- Create creative eye catching and effective displays
Service Manager
Hyvee
09.2018 - 06.2022
- During my 4 years, I have contributed to our business' growth by creating customer satisfaction with quality and outstanding service while connecting with customers to form a better shopping experience and to motivate and train our next generation of emerging leaders.
- Through my training with several department leaders, I have gained working experience in Delicatessen, Aisles Online, Customer Service, Checking, and Floor Management throughout Hy-vee
- I am looking forward to broadening my horizons in the field of management and sales to further my goal of potentially becoming a ceo one day.
- Upheld team productivity and quality objectives by setting and maintaining clear benchmarks for service and efficiency.
Minnesota Metro Region Vice President
Deca INC
01.2020 - 01.2021
Deca Chapter President
Minnesota State College Southeast Technical
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Strengthened member bonds by leading well-orchestrated gatherings and special events.
- Integrated each member into group by assigning specific roles.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and Practices.
- Built relationships with strategic partners leading to business development opportunities.
Crew Trainer
Culvers
08.2014 - 09.2018
- Lent hands-on training services to maximize employee efficiency.
- Instructed new team members on correct procedures for operations.
- Stayed up to date on requirements of all team positions to optimize training.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
- Planned and delegated group and individual work assignments to trainees.
- Guided trainees to boost safety and inventory waste management to meet pre-established business thresholds for operation.
Education
Associate of Science - Retail Management
Minnesota State College Southeast
Winona, MN12.2022
Associate of Science - Sales Management
Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical
Winona, MN12.2022
High School Diploma - Sales Management & Retail Management
Winona Senior High School
Winona, MN2018
Skills
Team leadership and supervision
Education and Training
true
Timeline
Car Sales Professional
Whitewater CDJR
02.2024 - Current
Building Materials 1st Assistant Manger
Menards Inc
04.2023 - 01.2024
Front End Ist Assistant Manager
Menards Inc
09.2022 - 04.2023
Wallcorerings 2nd Assistant Manager
Menards Inc
07.2022 - 09.2022
Wall Coverings Sales Associate
Menards Inc.
07.2022 - 07.2022
Corporate Merchandiser
Hyvee
08.2021 - 06.2022
Minnesota Metro Region Vice President
Deca INC
01.2020 - 01.2021
Volunteer Firefighter
Rollingstone Fire and Rescue
09.2019 - 11.2022
Deca Chapter President
Minnesota State College Southeast Technical
01.2019 - 01.2020
Service Manager
Hyvee
09.2018 - 06.2022
Crew Trainer
Culvers
08.2014 - 09.2018
Volunteer
Home and Community Options Inc.
Associate of Science - Retail Management
Minnesota State College Southeast
Associate of Science - Sales Management
Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical
High School Diploma - Sales Management & Retail Management
Winona Senior High School