Michael Grant
Silverdale
Summary
Dynamic sales associate with a proven track record at Home Depot, leveraging product knowledge and customer engagement to enhance DIY project success. Skilled in project estimation and logistics analysis, I improved departmental sales through effective merchandising strategies and customer promotions, driving a notable increase in revenue.
Service-oriented Paint Sales Associate offering 2-year background assisting customers with paint selections and mixing colors to match paint specifications. Friendly and courteous individual with in-depth knowledge of paint mixing machine and POS system operations. Comfortable standing for long periods of time and lifting up to 75 pounds.
Seasoned Logistics Lead experienced in formulating strategies for minimizing logistical supply chain costs. Documented success identifying measures to reduce transport time and save on transportation costs. Astute in shipping laws and regulations, assessing financial impacts of regulatory changes and obtaining permits for transporting hazardous materials.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lumber/Paint Department Sales Associate
Home Depot
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Shared personal recommendations and product knowledge with customers to help determine correct product for customer DIY projects.
- Mixed paint colors to create custom blends, using paint mixing machine and spatulas.
- Alerted customers of department promotions and sales to increase overall departmental sales [Number]%.
- Operated POS system to total purchases and receive and process cash, credit and debit card payments.
Logistics Lead
Caterpillar
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Graphics
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA09-2021
Skills
- Project estimation
- Merchandising strategies
- Visual displays
- Stock replenishment
- Warehouse operations
- Logistics analysis
- Transportation management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lumber/Paint Department Sales Associate
Home Depot
09.2021 - 11.2021
Logistics Lead
Caterpillar
07.2018 - 08.2021
Associate of Science - Computer Graphics
Middle Georgia State University