Kristopher C. Shalvay
Management/ Administrative
Glendale Heights,IL
Summary
An ambitious professional manager with 7+ years of experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of business operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving procedures. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with passion for serving customers and exceeding business expectations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Warehouse Assistant
Robert Half Staffing
Arlington Heights, IL
01.2020 - Current
- Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment
and products. - Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Tracked production of 50+ items bi-monthly and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Evaluated 10+ incoming shipments daily for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment identifying and ordering
needed repairs, renovations and replacements. - Used necessary tools/equipment to record data, monitor inventory levels, and complete audits to uncover and
address inaccuracies. - Accurately and timely input information with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Inspected work areas of the warehouse for cleanliness, obstacles, and removed unnecessary items to keep
work areas organized and hazard-free.
Marketing Inventory Coordinator
Accel Entertainment
Burr Ridge, IL
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Investigated and resolved variances in inventory counts on monthly basis.
- Managed all related documentation and records for various department.
- Kept accurate and up-to-date records to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Coordinated, collected, and maintained vendor records.
- Managed and oversaw inventory team to achieve optimal productivity to meet needs of sales team.
- Tagged marketing products with badges, stamps, electric marking tools or other labeling equipment.
- Verified 7-10 daily contents of inventory loads against Bills of Ladings.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired
tolerances. - Utilized Microsoft Excel to process and record: inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments and expenditures.
- Recorded adjustments, pallet audits and tracked discrepancies.
Store Manager/Accounting Assistant
The Blueprint Shoppe, Inc
Elmhurst, IL
06.2013 - 12.2017
- Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases, and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
- Delivered positive results by controlling monthly operations budget and limiting financial discrepancies.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer numbers, individual employee knowledge, and
service requirements. - Investigated monthly variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Used QuickBooks accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Assisted owner and accountant with annual expense plans to strategically track income and revenue.
- Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Directed clients to appropriate personnel, answered phone calls, and replied to office emails for excellent customer service.
Manager of Produce/Sales Associate
Sam's Club
Tucson, AZ
10.2008 - 05.2013
- Increased profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized
workflows. - Managed team of 8 employees in produce department, scheduled bi-weekly meetings, and mentored new hired on staff members.
- Assisted in creating annual budgets based on historical sales and expenses.
- Maintained produce area and kept storage sections clean and sanitary.
- Kept grocery operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements in order to
maintain customer health protection. - Increased grocery sales with great customer service, top-notch merchandising abilities, and expertise in implementing effective promotions.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by following marketing strategies, pricing, or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products by checking store inventory for merchandise at other sites.
- Organized departments to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific products.
- Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service, and selling techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Amphitheater High School
Tucson, AZ 08.2007 - 01.2010
Timeline
Warehouse Assistant
Robert Half Staffing
01.2020 - Current
Marketing Inventory Coordinator
Accel Entertainment
12.2017 - 12.2019
Store Manager/Accounting Assistant
The Blueprint Shoppe, Inc
06.2013 - 12.2017
Manager of Produce/Sales Associate
Sam's Club
10.2008 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Amphitheater High School
08.2007 - 01.2010
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