Nick Grilz
Stillwater,MN
Summary
Experienced assistant manager and department lead with strengths in team leadership, customer service, scheduling, and time management. Skilled in training staff, coordinating deliveries, and keeping daily operations on track. Enjoy working as a team to accomplish tasks accurately and also independently when necessary.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Menards
11.2024 - 05.2026
- Trained new team members on procedures, product knowledge.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly while reinforcing service standards.
- Completed tasks on time given by the General Managers.
- Ensure loads were accurately pulled and ready for shipment.
- Coordinated deliveries to customers on a daily basis.
- Communicated with customers regarding open orders, ensuring their satisfaction.
- Created employee work schedules.
Department Lead
Schwieters Companies
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Led daily department workflows, ensuring smooth coordination across production, having all material ready for the assembly line.
- Trained team members on procedures, quality expectations, and safe equipment use.
- Resolved workflow issues to maintain consistent production pace and accuracy.
- Coordinated material availability, reducing delays caused by shortages or miscommunication.
- Drove forklift and other heavy machinery on a daily basis.
Construction Assistant
T.G. Landscape
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Coordinated daily site preparation, materials, and equipment with project schedules.
- Lead grading, trenching, and backfilling tasks to support accurate landscape installation.
- Verified measurements and layout against plans to maintain consistent project quality and me timelines
- Directed material staging and tool readiness to reduce delays during the workday.
Golf Course Groundskeeper
Oak Marsh Golf Course
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Maintained greens, tees, and fairways through precise mowing, edging, and trimming routines.
- Inspected turf conditions and adjusted watering schedules to support healthy course presentation.
- Operated landscaping equipment safely, including mowers, string trimmers, blowers, and utility vehicles.
- Repaired broken tools to ensure readiness for next use.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Saint Paul College
Saint Paul, MNHigh School Diploma -
North Saint Paul High School
North Saint Paul, MN06-2000
Skills
- Customer service
- Money handling
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Forklift Certification
- Employee scheduling
- Professional and courteous
- Time management skills
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Menards
11.2024 - 05.2026
Department Lead
Schwieters Companies
01.2021 - 08.2024
Construction Assistant
T.G. Landscape
05.2018 - 02.2019
Golf Course Groundskeeper
Oak Marsh Golf Course
07.2017 - 11.2017
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Saint Paul College
High School Diploma -
North Saint Paul High School