Michael Austin
Landscaping
Ridgecrest,CA
9
years of professional experience
Reliable, fast-learning worker with strong experience in retail operations, inventory control, cash handling, warehouse workflow, and hands-on labor. Consistently trusted to stay organized, follow procedures, and complete tasks accurately in busy environments. U.S. Army veteran with proven discipline, teamwork, and leadership, known for showing up on time and getting the job done.
Work History
Manager
1 Year 11 Months- Track inventory, restock shelves, and keep product areas organized across two store locations.
- Support purchasing by creating product orders and monitoring stock to prevent shortages.
- Receive, organize, and rotate merchandise to keep backstock clean and accessible.
- Operate POS register, process transactions accurately, and balance cash at close.
Weapons Squad Team Leader
2 Years 2 Months- Led a team to complete daily assignments on time with strong discipline, safety, and accountability.
- Maintained readiness of weapons systems, vehicles, and supply areas through inspections and preventive maintenance.
- Served as primary Javelin system lead and performed routine checks to ensure equipment readiness.
- Coordinated task execution with NCO leadership and helped train teammates to standard.
Utility Clerk / Cashier Support / Bookkeeper
2 Months- Supported store operations through cart retrieval, cleanliness, and product recovery.
- Assisted with register prep and daily cash handling support for closeout.
- Maintained all money coming in and out of the store and made sure all numbers are even.
Warehouse Associate
3 Months- Sorted and staged packages from a conveyor line for efficient driver scanning and pickup.
- Separated damaged items and followed procedures for proper handling.
Overnight Stocking Associate
2 Months- Stocked shelves overnight and used pallet jacks to move freight safely.
- Corrected misplaced inventory and maintained organized stock areas.
General Laborer (Side Work)
3 Years 2 Months- Perform debris removal, weed pulling, raking, leveling, trimming, mowing, and edging.
Team Member (Stocking / Shipping)
2 Years 10 Months- Stocked inventory, packaged orders, and prepared shipments; supported receiving and unloading deliveries.
Education
Highschool Diploma
Skills
Customer Service
Cash Handling
Register Operations
Inventory Tracking
Restocking Merchandise Ordering
Stocking and Merchandising
Warehouse Sorting and Staging Shipping and Receiving
Equipment Accountability
Teamwork and Leadership Safety Awareness
Fast-Paced Work
Physical Labor and Outdoor Work
Timeline
Manager
Smoke4Less
04.2024 - 03.2026Read More
Utility Clerk / Cashier Support / Bookkeeper
Food 4 Less
12.2023 - 02.2024Read More
Warehouse Associate
OnTrac
07.2023 - 10.2023Read More
General Laborer (Side Work)
Landscaping
06.2023 - CurrentRead More
Overnight Stocking Associate
Walmart
04.2023 - 06.2023Read More
Weapons Squad Team Leader
U.S. Army
12.2020 - 02.2023Read More
Team Member (Stocking / Shipping)
Nanas Blankets & Pearls
02.2018 - 12.2020Read More
Lancaster High School
Highschool Diploma
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