Nicole Sinke
Summary
Dependable and hardworking team member with experience in fast-paced retail and logistics environments. Known for maintaining productivity while supporting team workflow, organization and efficiency on the floor. Demonstrates leadership through initiative, communication and assisting coworkers to meet daily goals. Stong understanding of end to end floor operations. Seeking a working supervisor role to help lead by example while ensuring smooth operations and strong team performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Costco Logistics MDO
Wayland, MI
11.2025 - Current
- Quickly learned and worked across multiple areas of the floor to support overall operations
- Make regular floor rounds to assess workflow, identify bottlenecks and adjust priorities to keep operations running efficiently
- Communicate with team members and leadership to ensure smooth daily operations
- Prepare totes and accessories in advance to improve efficiency and reduce downtime
- Coordinate trailer movement by identifying needs, staging doors and managing associated paperwork
- Track key operational needs including haul-aways, trash flow, lane readiness and assembly workload
- Support unloading process by tagging, scanning and ensuring a smooth transition of product to lanes.
- Complete and organize paperwork as necessary for each area
- Lead by example with strong work ethic, pace and reliability
- Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment
- Step into multiple roles as needed to maintain productivity and meet daily operational demands
- Operate forklift and clamp equipment, continuing to improve speed and efficiency in unloading and lane organization
Stocker
J&H Family Stores
Wayland, MI
06.2023 - 11.2025
- Organized and stocked shelves to maintain product availability and presentation.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and replenishing items as needed.
- Participated in regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy of stock records and reduce discrepancies.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities and demands in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Reduced out-of-stock situations with regular monitoring of product levels on sales floor.
- Ensured proper rotation of perishable goods to maintain freshness and comply with health regulations.
- Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
- Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.
- Organized stockroom to ensure optimal inventory management and accessibility.
Greenhouse Worker
Zeinstra's Greenhouse
Shelbyville, MI
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Planted, watered and cared for a variety of plants, shrubs and vegetables
- Unloaded plants and nursery items from delivery trucks.
- Assisted customers with finding requested plants and flowers.
- Rearranged greenhouse stock
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Specialty Pharmacy
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Picked orders, scanned products and packed boxes.
- Checked shipments against paperwork and signed documents.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
Medical Secretary
Vitreo Retinal Associates
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2013 - 10.2015
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
- Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
Sr. Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Retail Pharmacy
Kentwood, MI
07.2006 - 05.2013
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
- Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems and locating items.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wyoming Park High School
Wyoming, MI05-2006
Skills
- Lead by example through work ethic, pace and reliability
- Eager to learn
- Customer service and communication skills
- Maintain awareness of full floor operations and team workflow
- Identify issues quickly and take action to keep work moving
- Balance hands-on work with coordination of daily tasks
- Self-driven
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Detail-oriented
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Costco Logistics MDO
11.2025 - Current
Stocker
J&H Family Stores
06.2023 - 11.2025
Greenhouse Worker
Zeinstra's Greenhouse
02.2022 - 06.2022
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Specialty Pharmacy
01.2019 - 12.2020
Medical Secretary
Vitreo Retinal Associates
05.2013 - 10.2015
Sr. Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Retail Pharmacy
07.2006 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Wyoming Park High School