Nicholas Buda
Nashua,NH
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Walmart, excelling in inventory management and customer service. Proven ability to enhance productivity through effective storeroom organization and team training. Skilled in operating pallet jacks and fostering a collaborative work environment, ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency. Has experience in the food industry along with manager experience. Fluent in English along with Limited Working Proficiency in Spanish.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Backroom Associate
Walmart
08.2023 - 03.2025
- Received incoming merchandise and stored in correct stock locations.
- Maintained orderly stockroom for ease of retrieval.
- Assisted with merchandise stocking and replenishment in backroom and on sales floor.
- Managed disposal of damaged or expired merchandise as per company guidelines, reducing overall waste levels within the facility.
- Enhanced inventory management by efficiently organizing and maintaining backroom storage areas.
- Assisted in training new backroom associates on standard operating procedures, promoting a consistent level of quality and efficiency throughout the team.
- Supported loss prevention efforts by adhering to strict security protocols during all backroom operations.
- Prepared products for promotional displays or special events following visual merchandising guidelines provided by store management.
- Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to safely transport materials and merchandise through warehouse.
- Unloaded incoming shipments, verified accuracy of orders, and restocked items in backroom.
- Adhered to safety regulations and practiced safe work habits.
- Aided in meeting delivery deadlines with timely processing of inbound shipments, ensuring minimal delays in product distribution.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, complying with all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
- Increased productivity by implementing effective organization systems in the backroom, allowing for easier retrieval of products.
- Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Picked and packed order items.
Floor Supervisor
Bedford Moon Co.
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Resolved conflicts among staff members diplomatically, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Mentored new hires in company policies, job responsibilities, and expectations, ensuring successful integration into the team.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by effectively managing floor operations and addressing concerns promptly.
- Boosted sales through effective merchandising strategies and attention to product placement on the floor.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Ensured store cleanliness and safety with consistent inspections and proactive maintenance tasks.
- Collaborated with management team for strategic planning purposes, offering valuable insights based on firsthand experience at the floor level.
- Monitored employee adherence to company guidelines regarding dress code, punctuality, and workplace conduct for consistency across the team.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Delegated tasks to employees to enhance productivity and workflow.
- Maintained clean and organized store environment to cultivate pleasant shopping experiences.
Cashier
Dollar Tree
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Bagger
Demoulas Market Basket
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted with maintaining clean and organized store appearance.
- Collected and returned all hand baskets and shopping carts to proper place for new customer use.
- Worked together with cashiers to guarantee customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean store environment for a pleasant shopping experience.
- Retrieved grocery carts and baskets from lot and various site locations.
- Answered customer inquiries and provided product guidance.
Dishwasher
Buckley's Great Steaks
04.2017 - 11.2017
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Merrimack High School
Merrimack, NH06-2018
Skills
- Customer service
- Receiving experience
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Pallet jack handling
- Product labeling
- Promotional display building
- Pallet staging
- Sales floor replenishment
- Storeroom organization
- Time management
- Excellent communication
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5-8 staff members.
- Mastered all backroom associate functions with a focus on food and consumables; led team operations, drove process improvements, and consistently delivered results under tight timelines.
- Skilled in pallet jack operation for safe product handling and movement
- Cross-trained in Meat & Produce to support department flexibility and maintain high standards for product freshness, rotation, and food safety
- Recognized by management for outstanding performance, dependability, and consistently exceeding expectations in customer service and department upkeep
Certification
- Walmart Backroom Associate Badge
- Food & Consumables Associate Badge
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
French
Elementary
Timeline
Backroom Associate
Walmart
08.2023 - 03.2025
Floor Supervisor
Bedford Moon Co.
07.2022 - 08.2023
Cashier
Dollar Tree
05.2020 - 05.2022
Bagger
Demoulas Market Basket
04.2019 - 05.2020
Dishwasher
Buckley's Great Steaks
04.2017 - 11.2017
High School Diploma -
Merrimack High School
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