Dynamic Sales Associate with a proven track record at Menards Inc., specializing in upselling and maintaining a service-oriented attitude. Skilled in retail merchandising and loss prevention, adept at fostering customer relationships and enhancing sales through strategic product placement and knowledgeable service. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage operations efficiently, ensuring customer satisfaction and store success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dish Network Technican
Blue Sky Smart Solutions
Lawrence, KS
03.2025 - Current
Assembled and installed communication equipment.
Tested connections to verify power supplies and communication link functionality.
Performed maintenance checks on all installed equipment regularly.
Laid out cabling plans and ran through buildings to desired locations.
Climbed poles and ladders to install, maintain or inspect equipment.
Tested newly installed systems for quality assurance purposes before leaving the premises.
Assistant Manager
Menards
Dubuque , Iowa
01.2024 - 01.2025
Created reports on sales trends, inventory levels, and financial data.
Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
Sales Associate
Menards Inc. - Home Improvement
Dubuque, Iowa
02.2021 - 01.2024
Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies, and security practices.
Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
Created reports on sales trends, inventory levels, and financial data.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Dishwasher
Hyvee Market Grill
Dubuque, Iowa
01.2018 - 10.2020
Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers, and freezers.
Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
Handled glassware, crystal, and other fragile items with exceptional care to prevent breakage.
Unloaded trucks to move food and supplies from delivery vehicle to storage areas.
Operated and maintained dishwasher, handwash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
Replaced clean utensils in storage bins for easy access.
Inspected dishes closely to check for remnants of food or dirt.
Used pressurized faucet sprayer effectively to wash large quantities of dishes.