Michael Gaff
Kingsbury
Summary
Results-driven Team Lead with experience in managing operations, streamlining processes and improving customer service in retail settings. Strengths lie in team leadership, inventory management, merchandising strategies, and problem-solving skills. Impact at previous workplaces includes increased efficiency of operations and enhanced customer satisfaction levels.
Resourceful Team Lead known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in inventory management, customer service, and team coordination. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to navigate fast-paced environments and deliver results.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Grocery Team Lead
Walmart
Seguin
10.2016 - 11.2025
- Led a team of associates to enhance operational efficiency, resulting in improved workflow and service delivery.
- Trained new team members on inventory management processes, ensuring accurate stock levels and compliance with guidelines.
- Developed and implemented strategies for merchandising, increasing product visibility and contributing to sales growth.
- Completed modulars resetting of merchandise , following floorplan.
Project Team Lead
Signature Retail
United States
09.2014 - 10.2016
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time.
- Implemented project plans, leading teams on multiple tasks on location.
- Construction of fixtures and displays in big box stores.
Team Lead
United Merchandising Services
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Completed projects according to planogram
- Directed team to completion of task in time allotted .
- Performed construction of fixtures and displays in big box stores.
Team lead construction
The Beam Team
03.2007 - 09.2013
- Led a team to successfully complete multiple projects on time and within budget.
- Fixture and Display install according to planograms, and or modular.
Department Manager Lumber/ Bulding materials
Home Depot
New Braunfels
08.2003 - 03.2007
- Ordered and maintained product inventory
- Followed planogram insured display of product integrity.
Department Manager Garden Center
Walmart
Seguin
06.1990 - 08.2003
- Managed daily operations of the garden center, ensuring optimal inventory levels and product availability for customers.
- Coordinated seasonal merchandising initiatives, leading to improved visual appeal and increased foot traffic to the garden center.
- Handled shift overstock, restocking, and inventory control.
Education
Leesburg High
Leesburg, FLSkills
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Inventory management
- Merchandising strategies
- Planogram execution
- Fixture construction
- Product display integrity
- Task delegation
- Food safety
- Merchandise stocking
Related Skills and strengths
- Forklift driver
- Electric jack
- Carpentry
- Retail merchandising, Construction
- Proficient with power tools
- Ability to multi task in working environment
- Work well alone as well as with a group
Timeline
Grocery Team Lead
Walmart
10.2016 - 11.2025
Project Team Lead
Signature Retail
09.2014 - 10.2016
Team Lead
United Merchandising Services
09.2013 - 09.2014
Team lead construction
The Beam Team
03.2007 - 09.2013
Department Manager Lumber/ Bulding materials
Home Depot
08.2003 - 03.2007
Department Manager Garden Center
Walmart
06.1990 - 08.2003
Leesburg High