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Musician- Bass player
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Kevin Martinovich

Fullerton,CA

Summary

Proven leader in driving furniture sales growth at Big Lots, adept at team collaboration and customer service excellence. Leveraged strong communication and furniture assembly skills to enhance store operations and customer satisfaction. Achieved significant improvements in sales metrics and inventory management, demonstrating a results-focused approach and a commitment to exceeding performance expectations.

- I was able to grow my department from just doing okay in furniture sales when I started, Into a department that cleared well over a million dollars in sales 5 years in a row.

- Consistently number one in sales in our district of thirteen stores.

- Received frequent customer surveys about their positive experience in my furniture department.

- Initiated a system of labeling boxes and merchandise in the warehouse, improving the ability to locate and sell furniture for associates and management.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Furniture Sales Lead

Big Lots
03.2016 - Current

- Primarily responsible for developing and leading a dynamic furniture team and driving top line furniture sales.

- Accountable for the furniture department's overall performance, including the achievement /improvement of furniture sales metrics, building customer relationships, and maintaining furniture merchandising, presentation, and recovery standards.

- Works collaboratively with store leadership to accomplish operational goals and tasks to help drive overall store performance.

- When serving as manager on duty leads and provides direction to store associates performing all cashiering, customer service recovery and furniture related activities on the sales floor.

- Provides superior service in assisting customers with product service and payment option information, recommendations, selection, purchase, and merchandise carry-outs.

- Manages and ensures the accurate maintenance, audit, and reporting of furniture related records, including furniture inventory, price holds, special orders, customer picks up's, etc.

- Leads, assists, and provides clear work direction to the furniture team and the implementation and maintenance of furniture programs, merchandising and presentation standards, stocking and warehousing products, signing, recovery, and display assembly.

- Develops plans for furniture department coverage during special events.

- Drives the customer experience and ensures resolution of customer issues.

- Receiving deliveries, meeting sales goals. Managing inventory/ damages, building display furniture, organizing, cleaning and labeling furniture warehouse.

- Growing a solid customer base with a focus on customer service.

Package Handler/ Unloader

Fed-Ex Ground
02.2001 - 03.2003
  • Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and guidelines for proper lifting techniques.
  • Reduced damage rates for packages through careful handling and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Exceeded performance expectations during peak seasons, managing high volumes of shipments without compromising on quality or timeliness.
  • Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
  • Contributed to increased productivity by working effectively in high-pressure situations.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Collaborated with other package handlers to provide prompt and accurate delivery of orders.
  • Streamlined workflow by coordinating with team members on efficient loading and unloading procedures.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
  • Provided training support for new hires, sharing knowledge of best practices in package handling procedures.
  • In charge of unloading freight from fedex delivery, trucks and larger moving sized trucks and semi trailers in a fast paced environment.
  • I really loved this job. It was a great workout and good money at the time. I only left because I decided to take a chance and pursue my love of music.

Education

Sonora High School
La Habra, CA
06.2001

Skills

  • Furniture Assembly
  • Store operations
  • Health and safety
  • Employee Motivation
  • POS system knowledge
  • Brand Awareness
  • Space Planning
  • Merchandise planning
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Promotional planning
  • Store Cleaning
  • Interior design
  • Inventory Monitoring
  • Sales Reporting
  • Delivery Coordination
  • Product Demonstration
  • Material Selection
  • Loyalty Program Promotion
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Friendly and Helpful
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Honest and Dependable
  • Time Management
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Assistance
  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Adaptable and reliable
  • Team Cooperation
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Active Listening
  • Effective Communication
  • Creative Thinking

Musician- Bass player

I left my job at fedex ground to pursue my love of music with the band that I was currently in. Which is why i have a gap in my work history. During this time I worked at different odd jobs getting paid under-the-table. I was in several bands over the years. We played a lot of shows, had a lot of fun. But as I got into my 30s, I decided I needed job security.( and i needed to move out of my parents house )

And that's when I found a job at biglots. I didn't list any of these odd jobs in my resume because my primary focus was on my music, which is still my passion.

Timeline

Furniture Sales Lead

Big Lots
03.2016 - Current

Package Handler/ Unloader

Fed-Ex Ground
02.2001 - 03.2003

Sonora High School
Kevin Martinovich