Nicole Hardwick
Kenosha
Summary
Motivated Team Lead possessing excellent leadership and planning abilities. Focused on delivering high-quality products on tight schedules. Monitors, trains, and encourages employees to improve skills and meet demanding targets. History of successfully developing and managing strong teams through proactive training and issue management.
Motivational Team Leader skilled in designing and following production schedules. Offers proven history of maximizing team productivity to meet targets. Dedicated to employee safety and proactive assignment, schedule, and personnel management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Stocking 2 Teamlead
Walmart
Kenosha
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Led daily team operations to ensure efficient workflow and productivity.
- Mentored junior staff, providing guidance and support for skill development.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance customer service and satisfaction.
Apparel Team Lead
Walmart
11.2022 - 06.2025
- Supervised apparel department staff to ensure efficient daily operations.
- Coordinated merchandise presentation and organization on the sales floor.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted regular stock assessments.
Apparel Associate
Walmart
Downey
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted customers in selecting apparel and provided product knowledge.
- Managed inventory levels and restocked merchandise on sales floor.
- Organized displays to enhance visual appeal and customer engagement.
OPD
Walmart
Downey
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
Deli production supervisor
Walmart
Downey
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Supervised daily production activities to ensure smooth workflow and compliance.
- Trained team members on safety procedures and operational standards.
- Coordinated material handling and inventory management for efficiency.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
Deli Clerk
Walmart
Downey
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Assisted customers in selecting deli products and answering inquiries.
- Operated slicing machines to prepare meats and cheeses for display.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and ensured food safety compliance.
- Prepared specialty sandwiches and platters according to customer specifications.
- Managed inventory levels and reported shortages to the supervisor promptly.
- Provided training to new employees on deli operations and customer service standards.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas at the end of shift.
- Weighed, wrapped, and labeled meats, cheeses, salads, sandwiches. for customers' orders.
- Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment, and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
- Worked collaboratively with other staff members to ensure efficient operation of the store operations during peak hours of business activity.
Education
Nathaniel Narbonne High School
Harbor City, CASkills
- Team leadership
- Process improvement
- Inventory management
- Visual merchandising
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Performance feedback
- Customer engagement
- Employee engagement
- Coaching and mentoring
- Deadline management
- Invoice verification
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Stocking 2 Teamlead
Walmart
06.2025 - 08.2025
Apparel Team Lead
Walmart
11.2022 - 06.2025
Apparel Associate
Walmart
08.2021 - 11.2022
OPD
Walmart
08.2019 - 08.2021
Deli production supervisor
Walmart
05.2018 - 08.2019
Deli Clerk
Walmart
11.2017 - 05.2018
Nathaniel Narbonne High School