Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Manager
Nikolas Brooks

Nikolas Brooks

PERU,IL

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience at Walmart, adept in heavy equipment operation and fostering customer engagement. Demonstrated leadership in improving team performance and maintaining high safety standards. Proven track record of enhancing workplace efficiency and achieving significant customer satisfaction through exceptional service and ethical business practices.

Mechanically inclined, self-motivated individual. Fast learner whom enjoys new challenges. Troubleshooting is one of my strong points. With the proper training, teamwork, organization, and communications, we will succeed together!

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Meat and Produce Associate

Walmart
  • Stocked fruits and vegetables and removed old or poor quality products.
  • Assisted in the training of new produce associates, sharing knowledge and best practices for job success.
  • Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
  • Kept tidy and organized area to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
  • Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
  • Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
  • Assisted customers in locating specific items within the produce area, ensuring they found what they needed efficiently and effectively.
  • Collaborated with fellow associates to maintain adequate stock levels during peak shopping hours, minimizing customer wait times.
  • Blocked produce and culled damaged or spoiled pieces.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness throughout the produce department, adhering to all health code regulations for food handling.
  • Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
  • Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
  • Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
  • Trained new employees to provide knowledge of proper produce handling and rotation procedures.
  • Ensured freshness and quality of products by conducting regular inspections and removing expired or damaged items promptly.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.

Stocking 2 Team Lead

Walmart
09.2022 - 04.2024
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
  • Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
  • Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.

Food & Consumables Team Lead

Walmart
04.2021 - 09.2022
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
  • Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
  • Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
  • Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
  • Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.

Digital Associate

Walmart
03.2020 - 04.2021

• Shop customers orders in a timely and accurate fashion.

• Organize picked orders by filing them into their proper locations.

• Dispensing orders to customers promptly to maintain high metrics.

• Motivating others to work more efficiently.

• Making myself available to associates and customers when needed.

Sewer Drain Technician

Self-employeed
06.2016 - 11.2019
  • Cleaned main and secondary drains in homes and commercial buildings using cable or high-pressure water jets.
  • Handled installations and service of both septic tanks and wastewater systems.
  • Filled out accurate logs and job reports after every service call and submitted for supervisor review.
  • Greeted customers at start of service calls, explained planned services and answered questions to promote and maintain high customer satisfaction.
  • Boosted company reputation through exceptional customer service and communication during sewer drain projects.
  • Maintained high levels of customer retention and referrals, attributed to professionalism and quality workmanship in sewer drain services.
  • Monitored parts and equipment use during service calls and noted any particular piping or mechanical issues.
  • Unclogged sewers, kitchen and bathroom sinks and tubs using plumbing snakes and machines.
  • Described diagnosed problems to customers and offered solutions.
  • Transported materials and tools to job site and accounted for tools.
  • Communicated with clients to decipher nature of reported issues.
  • Operated necessary equipment within manufacturer's safety and operation guidelines.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest tools and technologies, resulting in improved service delivery to clients.
  • Traveled and transported coworkers to commercial and residential job sites.
  • Reduced blockage recurrence rates by implementing preventive maintenance practices for clients.
  • Effectively utilized advanced diagnostic tools like CCTV cameras during inspection procedures which resulted in pinpointing exact location of blockages.
  • Diagnosed and repaired plumbing components to include toilets, faucets, and drains.
  • Expedited emergency response times, ensuring prompt resolution of critical sewer drain issues.
  • Conducted thorough inspections to accurately identify root causes of sewer drain problems before initiating repairs or replacements.
  • Established trust with clients through transparent cost estimates and clear explanations of required services prior to commencing work assignments.

Plumbing Laborer

Morning Noon Night
10.2014 - 08.2016
  • Cleaned main and secondary drains in homes and commercial buildings using cable or high-pressure water jets.
  • Filled out accurate logs and job reports after every service call and submitted for supervisor review.
  • Greeted customers at start of service calls, explained planned services and answered questions to promote and maintain high customer satisfaction.
  • Boosted company reputation through exceptional customer service and communication during sewer drain projects.
  • Maintained high levels of customer retention and referrals, attributed to professionalism and quality workmanship in sewer drain services.
  • Monitored parts and equipment use during service calls and noted any particular piping or mechanical issues.
  • Unclogged sewers, kitchen and bathroom sinks and tubs using plumbing snakes and machines.
  • Described diagnosed problems to customers and offered solutions.
  • Transported materials and tools to job site and accounted for tools.
  • Communicated with clients to decipher nature of reported issues.
  • Operated necessary equipment within manufacturer's safety and operation guidelines.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest tools and technologies, resulting in improved service delivery to clients.
  • Traveled and transported coworkers to commercial and residential job sites.
  • Reduced blockage recurrence rates by implementing preventive maintenance practices for clients.
  • Effectively utilized advanced diagnostic tools like CCTV cameras during inspection procedures which resulted in pinpointing exact location of blockages.
  • Diagnosed and repaired plumbing components to include toilets, faucets, and drains.
  • Expedited emergency response times, ensuring prompt resolution of critical sewer drain issues.
  • Conducted thorough inspections to accurately identify root causes of sewer drain problems before initiating repairs or replacements.
  • Assisted with Municipal Vactor and Sewer Jet work.
  • Assisted with cleaning and pumping of catch basins, commercial grease pits, etc...
  • Excavation to repair and replace water services and sewer laterals.
  • Installed shoring as well as having ladder on excavations.
  • PPE such as hardhats, gloves, boots, waiters, and masks when needed.

Education

G.ED. -

Pulaski Alliance For Community Education
Winamac, IN
2017

Skills

  • Safety standards
  • Customer Engagement
  • Restocking produce
  • Product presentation
  • Operating pallet jacks
  • Shelf Stocking
  • Training and mentoring
  • Workplace Safety
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Positive Attitude
  • Task Delegation
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Unloading Deliveries
  • Ability to Lift 40 pounds
  • Team Cooperation
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Forklift Operator Certification
  • Palletizing
  • Heavy equipment operations
  • Lift Equipment Operation
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Incident Reporting
  • Certified Pallet Jack Operator
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Pallet stacking
  • Physically fit and agile
  • Business ethics

Certification

Epa 608 Universal Certification.

Timeline

Stocking 2 Team Lead

Walmart
09.2022 - 04.2024

Food & Consumables Team Lead

Walmart
04.2021 - 09.2022

Digital Associate

Walmart
03.2020 - 04.2021

Sewer Drain Technician

Self-employeed
06.2016 - 11.2019

Plumbing Laborer

Morning Noon Night
10.2014 - 08.2016

Epa 608 Universal Certification.

Meat and Produce Associate

Walmart

G.ED. -

Pulaski Alliance For Community Education
Nikolas Brooks