Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Nickolas Gurrola

visalia,CA

Summary

Dynamic retail leader with extensive experience at Lowes Home Improvement, In almost every aspect of the company from gathering carts to leading a team of up to 10 associates in merchandising and assembling displays all the way to leading a team to operate daily receiving tasks.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Back End Department Supervisor

Lowes Home Improvment
10.2023 - Current
  • Managed team of 5 employees, delegated tasks and held each employee accountable for completing assignments.
  • Trained new employees on overall company and department-specific policies and procedures.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for employees, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth or improvement.
  • Maintained clean, organized workspaces for optimal functionality and employee safety.

Paint Department Supervisor

Lowes Home Improvment
03.2022 - 10.2023
  • Facilitated cross-training opportunities among staff members, enabling greater flexibility in task assignments during peak times or absences.
  • Implemented safety protocols, leading to a reduction in workplace accidents and injuries.
  • Coordinated with other departments to execute store-wide sales events, increasing paint department exposure and driving higher revenue.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with expert color matching and product recommendations.

Merchandising Associate

Lowes Home Improvment
03.2019 - 03.2022
  • Improved product visibility by creating eye-catching merchandise displays.
  • Enhanced customer experience by maintaining clean, well-stocked, and organized store aisles.
  • Increased overall store performance with consistent attention to detail in visual merchandising efforts.
  • Adapted quickly to changing business needs by regularly rotating merchandise according to seasonal demands or customer preferences.
  • Trained new merchandising associates on company standards, guidelines, and best practices.

Front End Associate

Lowes Home Improvment
03.2017 - 03.2019
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Welcomed and engaged customers, offering assistance with locating or retrieving merchandise.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Gathered shopping baskets and carts and relocated to designated areas.

Education

High School Diploma -

MT. Whitney High School
Visalia, CA
06-2016

Skills

  • Problem resolution
  • Inventory management
  • Interactive communication skills
  • POS systems operations
  • Receiving oversight
  • Employee engagement
  • Leadership
  • Customer engagement
  • Retail management

Certification

  • Forklift
  • Narrow aisle Reach
  • Order Picker
  • As well as trainer for all powered equipment through Lowes certifcations

Timeline

Back End Department Supervisor

Lowes Home Improvment
10.2023 - Current

Paint Department Supervisor

Lowes Home Improvment
03.2022 - 10.2023

Merchandising Associate

Lowes Home Improvment
03.2019 - 03.2022

Front End Associate

Lowes Home Improvment
03.2017 - 03.2019

High School Diploma -

MT. Whitney High School