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Michael Brown

Stoughton,Wisconsin

Summary

Dynamic manager with extensive experience at Costco, excelling in team leadership and customer service. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction through effective decision-making and time management. Skilled in training and mentoring employees, ensuring high-quality service delivery while maintaining a safe and organized environment.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Costco
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Fresh Food Supervisor

Costco
10.2022 - 08.2024

Was responsible for checking code dates, submitting code reports on product for markdowns.

Oversaw the produce and fresh departments

Responsible for writing schedules and overseeing 20+ employees

Was responsible for seasonal and coupon/incentive rotation of product placement

Manager

Costco
06.2021 - 10.2022

Managed the foods department, then the center department and then night merchandising.


Was responsible in each position for seasonal and value rotational placement of products.

Oversaw and trained between 10 and 20 employees depending on position.

Was responsible for writing schedules, implementing training and mentoring employees under my supervision.

Responsible for sign maintenance, price updates and determining new product placement on a daily basis, along with ensuring mandatory endcap items were placed in appropriate places.

Manager

Costco
12.2015 - 06.2021

Same as earlier descriptions.


Managed (through multiple rotations) Hardlines, Foods, Center, Membership and Night Merchandising.

Front End Supervisor

Costco
08.2013 - 12.2015
  • Maintained a clean and organized front-end area to ensure a pleasant shopping experience for customers.
  • Managed customer returns and exchanges efficiently, ensuring a smooth process for both customers and employees.
  • Monitored cashier performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Monitored cash drawers in [Number] checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.

Forklift Operator

Costco
08.2011 - 08.2013
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.

Contract Administrator/Estimator

Ryan Central, Inc.
03.2003 - 03.2008
  • Monitored incoming contracts and service agreements for correct pricing and information.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information while handling sensitive client contracts.
  • Enhanced client relationships by providing exceptional support during the contract negotiation process.
  • Tracked contract milestones and updated stakeholders to facilitate project progress.

Assistant Oil King

US Navy
03.1993 - 03.1998

Oversaw the chemical treatment and testing of 3 steam boilers.

Oversaw the testing and auditing of 990,000 gallons of fuel in 27 separate tanks onboard the ship.

Oversaw the testing and auditing of 100,000 gallons of potable water onboard the ship.

Oversaw the testing, treatment and auditing of all boiler water onboard the ship.

Was responsible for auditing and ordering all necessary chemicals to treat and maintain the above systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil And Environmental Engineering

University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Decision-making

Timeline

Manager

Costco
08.2024 - 03.2025

Fresh Food Supervisor

Costco
10.2022 - 08.2024

Manager

Costco
06.2021 - 10.2022

Manager

Costco
12.2015 - 06.2021

Front End Supervisor

Costco
08.2013 - 12.2015

Forklift Operator

Costco
08.2011 - 08.2013

Contract Administrator/Estimator

Ryan Central, Inc.
03.2003 - 03.2008

Assistant Oil King

US Navy
03.1993 - 03.1998

Bachelor of Science - Civil And Environmental Engineering

University of Wisconsin, Madison
Michael Brown