NICHOLAS PAEZ
Clermont,FL
Summary
Operations leader with a long track record in retail, floor execution, and team supervision. Supports audits, safety checks, merchandising, and member service across high-volume departments while using spreadsheets and Power BI to track performance and support decisions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Costco Wholesale
Clermont, FL
09.2025 - Current
- In this newly appointed staff level position, I conduct many facility and safety audits. I directly oversee Major Sales, Tire Shop, Produce, Gas Station as well as Night Merchandising. I monitor the floor to maintain Fresh Departments in optimal condition for our members. I perform self audits in various departments in addition to competing Alarm Checks, Pest Control Checks and other Sustainability Walks located in FormWorx.
Merchandise Manager
Costco Wholesale
Clermont, FL
11.2023 - 09.2025
- I was entrusted to play a significant role in the Grand Opening of the Clermont Location. I set the floor merchandise, communicated with buyers and was involved in many regional walks. I learned a great deal of the bottom line and what goes into bringing a Costco to a new location, during the Holiday Season at that.
Merchandise Manager
Costco Wholesale
Pembroke Pines, FL
09.2022 - 11.2023
- In my role as Merchandise Manager I was in charge of overseeing the sales floor and placing merchandise in the best way to generate profit and entice members with seasonality fitting focuses. This is a Staff Level Key Holding Manager entrusted with opening the building, completing Facility and Safety Walks, and guiding Junior Managers to perform to their best potential.
Front End Manager
Costco Wholesale
Pembroke Pines, FL
01.2021 - 09.2022
- In this role I was responsible for overseeing Front End procedures on a daily basis. Interacting with members and promoting Citi Visa and Executive Memberships while teaching employees the importance of reaching benchmarks and achieving goals. I was responsible for closing the building and ensuring the building was in great shape for a reset opening.
Foods Manager
Costco Wholesale
Pembroke Pines, FL
07.2020 - 01.2021
- During my tenure as Foods Manager I was in charge of several departments including HABA, Deli, Cooler/Freezer, and Foods in general. I communicate with buyers and ensure the floor is properly stocked and maintained for our members.
Center Manager
Costco Wholesale
Pembroke Pines, FL
10.2019 - 07.2020
- I transitioned into Centers at the start of a furniture roll out where the layout for the center was completely changed. In this position I was in charge of apparel and various seasonal merchandise changes.
Night Floor Manager
Costco Wholesale
Pembroke Pines, FL
02.2019 - 10.2019
- In this position I was in charge of overseeing the floor at night and ensuring recovery was completed throughout the warehouse to assist the morning crew on a daily basis.
Produce Supervisor
Costco Wholesale
Pembroke Pines, FL
09.2018 - 02.2019
- In this position I was kept constantly on my toes as the layout of produce switches day to day. I was responsible for knowing the numbers in which my department brought in the warehouse as well as keying out any D&D throughout the day.
Front-end Supervisor
Costco Wholesale
Pembroke Pines, FL
07.2015 - 09.2018
- In this position I delegated duties and ensured the warehouse was running smoothly and excellent member service was being provided. Accountability is a major part of this position and on numerous occasions I willingly placed myself among members or co-workers to provide a solution to a conflict.
Forklift Driver
Costco Wholesale
Pembroke Pines, FL
07.2014 - 07.2015
- In this leadership role I was overseeing various departments and dropping merchandise for stockers. I learned a lot of safety procedures and operating machinery while delegating tasks to ensure recovery.
Cashier/Produce/Stocker
Costco Wholesale
Pembroke Pines, FL
07.2008 - 07.2014
- Since the start of my career at Costco I have worked in various departments including carts, majors, produce, cashiering, membership and merchandise stocking. Working the produce floor aided in my ability to work independently and use my critical thinking skills as the merchandise was changing on a weekly basis.
Package Handler
United Parcel Service
Hialeah, FL
01.2007 - 01.2012
- In this position I worked at a fast pace ensuring all packages were properly placed in their corresponding area. This line of work helped me improve my sense of urgency as the job required deadlines be met by 9:00 am regardless of volume.
Shift Manager
McDonald's
Miramar, FL
01.2005 - 01.2007
- In my short span with McDonald's I was able to quickly become a supervisor in charge of other employees and running the store with no higher up supervision during the overnight shifts. I was responsible for counting large amounts of money and working independently on a nightly basis. Within a year I moved up to a shift manager, overseeing scheduling and finance.
Education
Costco University
Miramar, FL, USA01-2016
Miramar High School
Miramar, FL, USA01-2006
Skills
- 10 Key Proficiency
- Spanish Speaking
- Spreadsheets
- PowerBi Modernization
- Goodnotes
Accomplishments
- 2021
- All-Star Recipient Children's Miracle Network
- 2022
- 60% Executive Base Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
- 2024, 2025
- 5 Star Audit
Timeline
Operations Manager
Costco Wholesale
09.2025 - Current
Merchandise Manager
Costco Wholesale
11.2023 - 09.2025
Merchandise Manager
Costco Wholesale
09.2022 - 11.2023
Front End Manager
Costco Wholesale
01.2021 - 09.2022
Foods Manager
Costco Wholesale
07.2020 - 01.2021
Center Manager
Costco Wholesale
10.2019 - 07.2020
Night Floor Manager
Costco Wholesale
02.2019 - 10.2019
Produce Supervisor
Costco Wholesale
09.2018 - 02.2019
Front-end Supervisor
Costco Wholesale
07.2015 - 09.2018
Forklift Driver
Costco Wholesale
07.2014 - 07.2015
Cashier/Produce/Stocker
Costco Wholesale
07.2008 - 07.2014
Package Handler
United Parcel Service
01.2007 - 01.2012
Shift Manager
McDonald's
01.2005 - 01.2007
Costco University
Miramar High School