Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Kaylynn Bastek

Addison,Illinois

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Beer Consultant (Lead)

Binny's Beverage Depot
Wheeling, IL
09.2022 - Current
  • Working closely with distributors and self distribution breweries ordering product to support sales.
  • Collaborated with sales representatives to facilitate exchanges of damaged and expired products.
  • Collaborated with representatives to ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders.
  • Stocking all products that are delivered.
  • Executed introduction of new product lines to enhance market offerings.
  • Maintaining and rotating product on shelves, in cooler, and stacks.
  • Building themed department displays Coordinating with brewery reps to come into the store to sample product to customers.
  • Organized beer events featuring 4 to 6 brewery representatives to showcase and sample products.
  • Oversaw event management from setup through breakdown phases.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing recommendation requests and resolving issues.
  • Executed installation and removal of sale advertisements to enhance promotional visibility.
  • Executed inventory preparation and counting processes to ensure accurate stock levels.

Cigar Consultant

Binny's Beverage Depot
Wheeling, IL
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Ordering stock
  • Merchandising product
  • Cutting in new product
  • Putting up and taking down add items
  • Analyzed historical sales data to optimize inventory levels.
  • - Strong knowledge base to sell product to customers.
  • Executed inventory preparation and counting processes to ensure accurate stock levels.

Receiver

Binny's Beverage Depot
Highland Park, IL
07.2019 - 05.2021
  • Oversaw receipt of liquor, wine, beer, cigars, and assorted items.
  • Documented and communicated precise notes on invoices addressing shortages, refusals, and damages.
  • Assisted buyers and managers in resolving product receiving issues and addressing product refusals. Communicated effectively with departments to relay instructions and updates regarding distribution matters.
  • Executed accurate data entry of received products into inventory management system.
  • Executed customer outreach upon product arrival to ensure timely notifications.
  • Also trained in the liquor department, beer department, humidor, and register.

Reverse Logistics Target

Target
Wheeling, IL
09.2016 - 06.2019
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely and efficient service delivery.
  • Facilitated open and effective communication channels to enhance collaboration.
  • Oversaw processing of all deliveries to and from target store, ensuring accurate handling of receipts, credits, and damaged or defective items.
  • Plays a key role in the environmentally sensitive item management (ESIM) process at the store by ensuring proper procedures are followed in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Facilitated exceptional guest experiences by actively engaging with guests and prioritizing their needs over tasks.

Front End Lead (level 3)

Mariano’s
Northbrook, IL
04.2014 - 09.2016
  • Facilitated a welcoming shopping atmosphere for customers. Supported team members in maintaining a collaborative work environment.
  • Resolved customer issues and concerns effectively. Supported front end employees in maintaining a positive work environment.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by identifying and addressing customer needs promptly. Resolved issues effectively to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Established and enforced front-end policies and procedures to ensure compliance with product handling, tender and coupon processing, scanning error protocols, and price verification.
  • Bookkeeping and auditing.
  • Facilitated communication between front end and pricing coordinator regarding pricing and signage issues. Supported all service desk operations, including bookkeeping tasks.
  • Completes voids, refunds, and daily cashier exception reports.
  • Communicated loss prevention issues to management for timely resolution. Supported logistics and grocery operations through cross-training initiatives.

Sales Associate

World Market
Killdeer, IL
05.2012 - 03.2013

• Providing exceptional customer service.

• Cashiering

• Merchandising, maintaining visual standards established by management.

Cashier/ Receptionist

Arlington Heights Ford
Arlington Heights, IL
08.2011 - 12.2011

• Cashier for all departments

• Answering and transferring calls

• Filing paper work example: stocking in new or used vehicles.

• Computer skill friendly

Education

High school Diploma - undefined

Buffalo Grove High School
Buffalo Grove, IL
01-2008

Skills

    Department Lead

    Product Ordering

    Logistics

    Reverse Logistics

    Sales

    Customer Service

    Visual Merchandising

    Inventory Management

    Self Starter

    Fast Learner

    Motivated

Certification

  • Bassist April 2014 to June 2017
  • License to serve/sell liquor.

Timeline

Beer Consultant (Lead)

Binny's Beverage Depot
09.2022 - Current

Cigar Consultant

Binny's Beverage Depot
05.2021 - 09.2022

Receiver

Binny's Beverage Depot
07.2019 - 05.2021

Reverse Logistics Target

Target
09.2016 - 06.2019

Front End Lead (level 3)

Mariano’s
04.2014 - 09.2016

Sales Associate

World Market
05.2012 - 03.2013

Cashier/ Receptionist

Arlington Heights Ford
08.2011 - 12.2011

High school Diploma - undefined

Buffalo Grove High School
Kaylynn Bastek