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Nick Newman

Lancaster,PA

Summary

Hungry jack-of-all trades leader with a refined approach ready to take on and excel on any project at hand. If you or your business is looking for a; trustworthy, creative, enthusiastic, out of the box thinker with a background in sales/staff management, inventory management, brand and store ownership, event planning, writing and good old fashioned manual labor then look no further.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Distribution Center Team Member

Grocery Outlet
Lancaster, PA
11.2023 - Current
  • Executed picking tasks according to order specifications while meeting daily productivity requirements.
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
  • Followed safety protocols at all times when handling heavy equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks, etc
  • Maintained cleanliness of warehouse areas by sweeping floors, emptying trash cans and organizing shelves.
  • Loaded, unloaded materials onto, off of delivery vehicles using pallet jacks or other material handling equipment.
  • Often outperformed warehouse efficiency ratings to earn weekly paycheck bonuses
  • Worked as a team and individual to complete picking goals and warehouse tasks in the safest and most efficient way possible.
  • Reported/communicated inventory discrepancies for increased productivity

Owner

Thred Shed
Lancaster, PA
07.2022 - Current
  • Created and implemented a business plan, leading to an E-commerce clothing store and brand generating a positive net revenue since conception
  • Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
  • Purchase and source all merchandise .
  • Handle all aspects of product inventory from soure to warehouse to customer. (This includes but is not limited to buying product, updating inventory, pricing, listing inventory and shipments out to customers)
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Organize and curate all aspects of marketing creating a competitive online presence.
  • "Creative Director" created many different scenes to match specific promotions or giveaway events.
  • Managed all the behind the scenes work which consists of but is not limited to; setting up/tearing down photo drops, handled and styled all props for marketing, made sure product was presentable for presentation.

Store Manager

Pacific Sunwear Of California Inc
Lancaster, PA
10.2016 - 11.2019
  • Managed all aspects of store operations, including store/staff organization, maintenance, selling, product inventory, LP, etc.
  • Protected store from loss or theft by setting and enforcing clear security policies
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge and service requirements
  • Reported to District Manager regarding all store and staff issues, financial goals and sales
  • Scheduled and led store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns
  • Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness
  • Interviewed job candidates and made staffing decisions based upon store need, experience and specific skill set
  • Kept inventories accurate with daily cycle counts and weekly audits to identify and resolve variances
  • Proactively identified performance gaps among sales associates and implemented process improvements to enhance performance results
  • Boosted revenue each year (multi million dollar store) by developing and deploying strategies to effectively improve operations
  • Creatively used marketing to the stores advantage.
  • Kept store to company's visual standards.

Brand Ambassador

forGranted
Philadelphia, PA
10.2017 - Current
  • Shared and help customers gain enthusiasm for forGranted's brand and business
    while encourage sales.
  • Helped influence and incorporated attention-grabbing techniques to boost
    promotional success.
  • Created experiences that expanded business results and customer brand
    engagement.
  • Shared basic selling techniques engaging with customers.
  • Assisted in brand motivation and vision.
  • Helped create and assist owner with creative details and marketing

Professional Exterior Decorator

Brite Designs
Lancaster, PA
12.2019 - 12.2021
  • Commercial and Residential use of large machinery such as construction level truck models and professional grade bucket lifts and scissor lifts.
  • Executed all requests satisfying client's expectations and beyond by decorating and designing seasonal projects
  • Helped fulfill the full artistic vision of cliental.
  • Specialized in wiring and lighting details; from the actual layout of the client's properties, creating a cohesive method for the most efficient setup and finally displaying a clean cut beautiful finished design.
  • Physical Labor: This position also required a few physical demands such as but not limited to; steady/careful ladder work, working in inclement weather, climbing trees, tedious focus with hand eye coordination and shifts that tended to be 10-12 hours.

Education

High School Diploma -

Conestoga Valley Senior High School
Lancaster, PA
05.2014

Communications

Harrisburg Area Community College
Lancaster, PA

- Business Management

Harrisburg Area Community College
Lancaster, PA

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Problem Solving
  • Relationship Building
  • Staff Development
  • Assignment Delegation
  • Performance Assessment
  • Creative Thinking
  • Efficiency
  • Human Resources
  • Heavy Machinery
  • Workplace Safety
  • Computer Systems
  • Attention to Detail

References

  • Krysten Angelo, 717-669-9270 (cell), former manager Pacific Sunwear.
  • Hunter Marcum, 717-371-6069 (cell), Commercial Construction Superintendent Weaver Construction.
  • Gavin Holton, 215-694-8638 (cell), Owner forGRANTED

Timeline

Distribution Center Team Member

Grocery Outlet
11.2023 - Current

Owner

Thred Shed
07.2022 - Current

Professional Exterior Decorator

Brite Designs
12.2019 - 12.2021

Brand Ambassador

forGranted
10.2017 - Current

Store Manager

Pacific Sunwear Of California Inc
10.2016 - 11.2019

High School Diploma -

Conestoga Valley Senior High School

Communications

Harrisburg Area Community College

- Business Management

Harrisburg Area Community College

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