Levi Holst
Oregon City,Oregon
Summary
To obtain a position that utilizes my skills and experience. Talented Owner/Manager with excellent marketing, customer service and operational oversight skills with more than 25 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in a organization and excelling in direct customer interfaces.
I am a responsible and competent individual wanting to contribute my skills and high work ethics...
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Partner and General Manager
Coyote Hobby Inc.
02.2002 - 11.2023
- Manage all aspects of store operations, including sales, marketing, and customer service, purchasing, shipping/receiving
- Develop and implement strategies to increase sales and profitability
- Hire, train, and supervise staff
- Maintain inventory levels and order merchandise as needed
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional customer service.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
Merchandiser Lead for Portland Metro Market
Marketstar
01.1999 - 08.2001
- Boosted sales by implementing effective merchandising strategies and visually appealing displays.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing product knowledge and recommending suitable items based on individual needs.
- Collaborated with store management to develop promotional plans and execute timely merchandise resets.
- Increased brand visibility by designing eye-catching displays that highlighted new products and seasonal trends.
- Direct interface with store management regarding implementation of merchandising programs, plan
- Conducted consumer and customer product training for cellular products.
Warehouse Worker
Costco Wholesale
01.1997 - 12.1998
- Adhered to company policies regarding attendance punctuality, contributing to a positive work culture and team cohesion.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Operated various warehouse equipment such as, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to efficiently handle materials.
Stock Room / Floor Merchandiser
Fred Meyer Inc.
09.1995 - 11.1996
- Received and processed merchandise shipments
- Stocked merchandise on sales floor
- Maintained a clean and organized stock room.
- Boosted sales by implementing effective merchandising strategies and visually appealing displays.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing product knowledge and recommending suitable items based on individual needs.
- Collaborated with store management to develop promotional plans and execute timely merchandise resets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gladstone High School
Gladstone, OR06.1997
Skills
- Retail store management
- Sales and marketing
- Customer service
- Product training for employees and customers
- Inventory management
- Shipping and Receiving
- Merchandising
- Social media
- Internet
References
References available upon request.
Certification
Completed extensive retail merchandising and training courses at Motorola University via. Marketstar
Fred Meyer safety training classes
Technical product training radio control equipment Horizon Hobby
Great Planes - "Customer First" training classes on expert customer interfaces at retail.
Affiliations
- Computers, Radio Control Hobby, Cooking, Travel
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner/Partner and General Manager
Coyote Hobby Inc.
02.2002 - 11.2023
Merchandiser Lead for Portland Metro Market
Marketstar
01.1999 - 08.2001
Warehouse Worker
Costco Wholesale
01.1997 - 12.1998
Stock Room / Floor Merchandiser
Fred Meyer Inc.
09.1995 - 11.1996
High School Diploma -
Gladstone High School