Kevin Malave
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Results-driven, analytical, experienced parts warehouse professional with strong logistics acumen, assiduous mindset, and over three years of hands-on experience as an employee of Ferreteria Com. El Coco, HW Hunter & Home Depot. Dedicated leader and currently seeking entry into a growth-oriented, employee-centric company in an entry-level management role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Tool Rental Associate
Home Depot
06.2025 - Current
- Assist customers in selecting appropriate tools for specific projects and needs
- Maintain inventory accuracy through regular audits and stock replenishment
- Operate rental software to process transactions and manage tool availability
- Train new associates on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures
- Collaborate with team members to ensure optimal tool maintenance and readiness
- Develop promotional displays to increase awareness of rental products and services
- Use POS system to compute and receive payments for rentals.
- Communicate clearly with both customers and colleagues alike regarding tool specifications, capabilities, limitations and potential applications
- Regularly update knowledge of industry trends, staying current on new tools and technologies available for rent
Store Manager/Administrative Assistant
Ferreteria Com. El Coco
05.2022 - 05.2025
- Issue receipts, refunds, credits, and change due to customers
- Receive payments by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, and automatic debits
- Account for all money in cash drawers at the beginning and end of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change
- Stock all merchandise in its proper place and account for everything using the computer system or barcode scanner
- Assist customers in locating merchandise
- Report shortages, overages, and damages to management
- Determine the best possible estimate for formwork (falsework), sand/gravel, fine dust, lumber, galvanized steel & rebar orders
- Assist with the accounting cycle using SURI, COFIM & TaxBandits; filing W-2, W-3, 940, 941, PR unemployment, Payroll, Monthly Sales Tax, etc.
- Facilitate overdue deliveries using the available dump trucks
Parts Inventory Control Assistant/Parts Warranty Clerk
HW Hunter
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Assure proper control of the parts inventory by placing daily parts orders, receipting in incoming parts, stocking incoming parts, sorting incoming parts for different types of customers, and by making sure the inventory count is always accurate
- Prepare orders for deliveries for wholesale shops and retail customers
- Monitor shipping and receiving department including operating the forklift when necessary, making sure everything is receipted in correctly, and package parts to be shipped out via UPS Ground, UPS Freight and USPS
- Supervision and training of Parts Delivery Drivers in regards to: parts, deliveries, and warehouse duties
- Assist on selling parts via the D2D system in DealerCONNECT to dealerships around the nation
- Contact parts distribution centers around the nation to inquire on part shortages and tracking numbers
- Ensure correct procedures for shipping parts with core deposits are carried out as well as following up with vendors to receive credits for Core Deposit Parts
- Daily interaction with both Dealership and Factory databases (Reynolds & Reynolds and DealerCONNECT) to track and assess parts for return or disposal
- Determine appropriate shipping methods for warranty and retail parts
- Backfill as Parts Delivery Driver when required due to illness or vacation of Delivery Team Members
Parts Driver
HW Hunter
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures while delivering parts
- Maintain vehicles by regulating the fuel, oil, tires, lights, brakes, etc. and ensure that they are in proper working condition
- Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to management
- Turn in receipts and payments received from deliveries along with my drivers log after every run
- Verify that invoices match the correct part numbers and quantities of the parts being delivered while also making sure everything that is loaded onto the vehicle is safe and secure which sometimes required using lift belts, a forklift or straps
- Assist warehouse personnel with pulling parts for delivery to wholesale shops, retail customers, and technicians that are in the body shop
- Stock parts in their designated bin locations
- Load and dispose of all dirty scrap metal and aluminum to the designated recycling center
Cashier/Stocker
Ferreteria Com. El Coco
05.2015 - 04.2017
- Issue receipts, refunds, credits, and change due to customers
- Receive payments by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, and automatic debits
- Account for all money in cash drawers at the beginning and end of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change
- Stock all merchandise in its proper place and account for everything using the computer system or barcode scanner
- Assist customers in locating merchandise
- Report shortages, overages, and damages to management
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
Rio Piedras, PR05.2025
Associate of Science - Social Sciences
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VA05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Puerto Rico
Cayey, PR03.2017
Skills
- Certified forklift operator (ID#300202 expires 5/20/22)
- Experienced pallet jack operator
- Fluent in both English and Spanish
- Proficient computer skills, including data entry programs (eg, Reynolds & Reynolds) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Exceptional record keeping and filing skills
- Data entry
- Wide-ranging knowledge of inventory control system implementation and monitoring
- Competent communications skills
- Cash register systems
- Able to manage people in fast paced environments efficiently
- Interpersonal communication
Timeline
Tool Rental Associate
Home Depot
06.2025 - Current
Store Manager/Administrative Assistant
Ferreteria Com. El Coco
05.2022 - 05.2025
Parts Inventory Control Assistant/Parts Warranty Clerk
HW Hunter
02.2019 - 02.2022
Parts Driver
HW Hunter
08.2018 - 02.2019
Cashier/Stocker
Ferreteria Com. El Coco
05.2015 - 04.2017
Associate of Science - Social Sciences
Tidewater Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras