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Karen Castle

Bristol,VA

Summary

Driven by a results-focused approach, I leveraged my time management and customer service skills at Target to exceed daily targets and foster customer loyalty. Adept in inventory management and teamwork, I consistently enhanced production efficiency and maintained high cleanliness standards, contributing to a positive work environment and customer satisfaction.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

General Merchandiser

Target
Bristol, VA
10.2021 - Current

Service desk, cashier ,deliver drive up orders, stock, assist guest when needing help

Sales Associate

Lowes Hardware
Bristol, VA
11.2019 - 09.2021
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Factory Production Worker

Alcoa Wheels
Lebanon VA
10.1997 - 06.2002
  • Unloaded and loaded items from conveyors, machines, and conveyances.
  • Carefully packaged finished products and prepared for shipment.
  • Exceeded daily production targets consistently due to efficient time management skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Operated Number machines proficiently and in compliance to safety standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by operating various machinery and equipment in a timely manner.
  • Upheld cleanliness standards throughout the factory floor, ensuring a hygienic work environment conducive to productivity.
  • Addressed potential safety hazards quickly, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries among staff members.

Factory Production Worker

St. Paul Sportswear
Saint Paul, VA
08.1984 - 05.1998
  • Exceeded daily production targets consistently due to efficient time management skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Ensured products met company standards through meticulous quality control inspections, resulting in fewer returns or defects.
  • Upheld cleanliness standards throughout the factory floor, ensuring a hygienic work environment conducive to productivity.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.

Education

Diploma - General

Castlewood High School
Castlewood, VA
06.1984

Skills

  • Merchandise Stocking
  • Time Management
  • Cleaning procedures
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Quick Learner
  • Customer Relationships
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Shelving of products
  • Goal Setting and Prioritization
  • Stocking
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Customer Service
  • Merchandising and Display
  • Inventory counting
  • Inventory Audits
  • Attention to Detail
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Loading and unloading
  • Payment Processing
  • Organization and Categorization
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Motivated Team Player
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Retail Merchandising
  • Product picking
  • Product Labeling
  • Product Inspection
  • Inventory Replenishment
  • Product restocking

Timeline

General Merchandiser

Target
10.2021 - Current

Sales Associate

Lowes Hardware
11.2019 - 09.2021

Factory Production Worker

Alcoa Wheels
10.1997 - 06.2002

Factory Production Worker

St. Paul Sportswear
08.1984 - 05.1998

Diploma - General

Castlewood High School
Karen Castle