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Kenneth Dietz

Poplar Grove,IL

Summary

Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

Menards
06.2014 - 04.2019
  • Worked in sales, selling Hardware, building materials, flooring
  • Offered knowledge about tools, lumber different types of flooring, lumber, roofing material
  • Received and filed online orders
  • Replenished merchandise
  • Greeted guest
  • Communicated with guests over the phone
  • Completed in-store purchases
  • Cleaned sales floor daily
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.

Order Picker

Menards
04.2019 - 10.2021
  • Pulled product from a list to be packaged together to be delivered
  • Drove forklift to acquire the items needed to complete order
  • Be in contact with customers about their deliveries and product on the delivery
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of orders during peak demand periods.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Assistant Manager Order Pick up & Delivery

Menards
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Pulled Online Orders and maintained a neat organized manner is sorting customer's Online purchases waiting to be picked up
  • Scheduled and Maintained Deliveries for customers product they wished to be delivered
  • Inspected all deliveries before they left the store
  • In communication with the delivery drivers and kept a positive rapport with them when issues arose
  • In constant contact with customer about their deliveries
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.

Assistant Manager Wallcoverings

Menards
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Offered Knowledge about products and suggestions to help make their painting project go as smooth as possible, as well as knowledge of Grocery and Pet supplies
  • Helped customers find the paint they needed for their project and mixed the paint to the color they desired
  • Lead a team to have a positive attitude with customers and keep the department clean organized and well stocked
  • worked on merchandising and setting the department for maximum sales
  • Communicated with customers in person as well as on the phone
  • Settled disputes between both Team Members as well as Customers
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.

Assistant Manager Receiving and Outside Yard

Menards
07.2022 - 04.2023
  • Receive and Unload trucks of various product almost every day
  • Use different type of equipment such as a forklift, order selector, or a one man lift
  • Receive, Break Down, and Organize freight for the day to be sent out into the store and the end of the day to be stocked in the morning
  • Maintained equipment and did maintenance throughout the store as well as outside in the yard
  • Maintained a clean, organized and safe receiving dock as well as yard
  • Lead team to keep the same standard of clean, safe, and organized area to maximize our production and efficiency throughout the work day
  • Odds and ends and little projects that need to be fixed or done throughout the store/yard throughout the day
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.

Engine teardown and cleaning

Poplar grove airport
04.2023 - 07.2024
  • Completely took apart small general aviation engines
  • Cleaned every part in detail
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Maintenance and Operations

Poplar Grove Airport
07.2024 - Current
  • Basic overall maintenance of the airport
  • Fixing machines
  • Lawn care
  • Snow removal
  • Construction
  • Fueling personal and rental airplanes

Education

High School Diploma -

Stillman Valley High School
Stillman Valley, IL
05.2013

Skills

  • Certified forklift operator
  • Sales expertise
  • Efficient order picking
  • Logistics coordination
  • Efficient pallet jack use
  • Product packaging
  • Customer engagement
  • Pricing strategy development
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Friendly, positive attitude

Certification

Forklift Certification

Timeline

Maintenance and Operations

Poplar Grove Airport
07.2024 - Current

Engine teardown and cleaning

Poplar grove airport
04.2023 - 07.2024

Assistant Manager Receiving and Outside Yard

Menards
07.2022 - 04.2023

Assistant Manager Wallcoverings

Menards
03.2022 - 07.2022

Assistant Manager Order Pick up & Delivery

Menards
10.2021 - 03.2022

Order Picker

Menards
04.2019 - 10.2021

Sales Associate

Menards
06.2014 - 04.2019

High School Diploma -

Stillman Valley High School