Kenneth Blackbourn
Montgomery,TX
Summary
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DC General Maintenance Associate
The Home Depot Distribution Center
Houston, TX
09.2025 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to ensure safety compliance.
- Performed routine inspections of equipment and facilities to identify maintenance needs.
- Collaborated with team members to execute preventative maintenance tasks effectively.
- Operated various tools and machinery safely while adhering to company protocols.
- Documented maintenance activities accurately for reporting and compliance purposes.
- Streamlined maintenance processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices in daily tasks.
- Ensured optimal functionality of HVAC systems with routine inspections, cleaning filters, calibrating controls, and adjusting thermostats as needed.
- Maintained safety conditions and standards in facility.
- Organized storage areas and tool rooms to keep areas safe and fully stocked.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts to restore equipment functionality.
Night MET Supervisor
The Home Depot Inc
Houston, TX
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Trained team members on effective merchandise handling and customer service techniques.
- Collaborated with store leadership, vendors, and outside leadership to ensure smooth project execution, general service tasking, and store readiness
- Trained associates on various MHE equipment in store
- Provided customer service towards Home Depot customers, vendors, and store associates
- Auditing general service quality and ensuring that items are in stock to boost store sales
- Setting up event trains, demos, MAP, and set displays for seasonal, holiday, and special sales
- Perform hand off with Day MET supervisor daily to ensure goals are aligned and remaining tasks are accounted for
- Achieved consistent on-time delivery of projects by closely monitoring progress against established deadlines.
- Fostered an environment of open communication within the team, promoting feedback sharing for ongoing growth and development.
Department Supervisor 23/29/59/70
The Home Depot
Houston, TX
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient store functionality and customer satisfaction.
- Trained new associates on safety protocols and operational procedures to enhance team performance.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues, fostering a positive shopping experience through effective communication.
- Monitored sales floor activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and maintaining high standards of presentation.
- Assisted in executing promotional displays, driving product visibility and enhancing customer engagement.
- Collaborated with management to identify process improvements, contributing to overall operational efficiency initiatives.
- Maintained stock of items, cleanliness, organization, and provided excellent customer service.
- Conducted performance evaluations for employees, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth or improvement.
- Fostered a positive working environment by actively engaging in team-building activities, promoting open communication channels, and recognizing individual achievements.
- Promoted culture focused on encouraging staff to develop skills and abilities.
- Assisted MET with event item location, dropping the required items for them, and ensuring that events continued to look grand open ready throughout event time frame.
- Coached associates on GET, Specialty sales, leads and measure technics.
- Created an associate pipeline for future specialist, back up specialists, and associate growth
Merchandise Execution Associate
The Home Depot Inc
Houston, TX
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Executed merchandise presentation standards to enhance product visibility and drive customer engagement.
- Coordinated inventory management processes to ensure accurate stock levels and timely replenishment.
- Assisted in training new associates on merchandising techniques and store layout optimization.
- Implemented planograms to maximize shelf space and improve product placement efficiency.
- Evaluated product displays for compliance with corporate guidelines, ensuring consistency across departments.
- Maintained consistent communication with management regarding merchandising opportunities and challenges encountered during daily operations.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors, facilitating smooth order processing, timely deliveries, and effective issue resolution when needed.
- Improved merchandise presentation by executing visual merchandising strategies and maintaining store standards.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to enhance professional skills and stay current on industry trends.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer System Analysis
Lone Star College
Houston, TXHigh School Diploma -
Langham Creek High School
Houston, TX05-2019
Skills
- Workload management
- Merchandise presentation
- Retail display setup
- Workplace safety
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Time management
- Leadership skills
- Customer relations
- Staff supervision
- Inventory management
- Microsoft office
- Merchandise planning
- Cross-merchandising
- Seasonal planning
- Promotional planning
Certification
OSHA 10
Key Hourly class completion
HDU 201 completion
Timeline
DC General Maintenance Associate
The Home Depot Distribution Center
09.2025 - Current
Night MET Supervisor
The Home Depot Inc
02.2025 - 09.2025
Department Supervisor 23/29/59/70
The Home Depot
08.2024 - 02.2025
Merchandise Execution Associate
The Home Depot Inc
06.2023 - 08.2024
Associate of Science - Computer System Analysis
Lone Star College
High School Diploma -
Langham Creek High School