Melik Luke
Garden City Park
Summary
Dynamic sales advocate with proven expertise at Target in inventory management and customer engagement. Recognized for enhancing shopping experiences and achieving sales targets through clear communication and problem-solving skills. Adept at executing visual merchandising strategies and maintaining a safe, organized environment, contributing to overall team success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Advocate
Target
03.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels through regular stock assessments and replenishment efforts.
- Executed visual merchandising strategies, ensuring product displays met company standards.
- Processed transactions efficiently using Point of Sale (POS) systems, enhancing checkout speed.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales targets and improve customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated daily operations to enhance team efficiency and workflow.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Warehouse Associate
Pets Warehouse
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Operated pallet jacks to efficiently move inventory throughout the warehouse.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to identify discrepancies and improve stock accuracy.
- Received and processed incoming shipments, ensuring accurate inventory counts.
- Packaged and labeled products for shipment, maintaining quality control standards.
- Assisted in organizing warehouse layout to optimize space utilization and workflow efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in compliance with company policies.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Team Leader
Panera Bread Doherty Enterprises
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Temperature-check all food-related items.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Host
Doherty Enterprises-Applebees
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Reliable in stressful or difficult situations.
Associate
Friendly's Amici Partners
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted in training new team members on service protocols and operational procedures.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Implemented customer feedback initiatives to enhance service quality and satisfaction.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Swim Instructor
St. Sebastian Church
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Instructed diverse age groups in swim techniques, ensuring safety and skill development.
- Developed personalized lesson plans to enhance student engagement and progress.
- Monitored and assessed student performance to provide constructive feedback.
- Implemented aquatic safety protocols to maintain a secure training environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Five Towns College
NY06-2022
Skills
- Sales reporting
- Product management
- Inventory management
- Sales training
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse safety
- Clear communication
- Problem-solving
- Stacking and staging
- Shipping and receiving
- Pallet jack handling
- Order fulfillment
Timeline
Sales Advocate
Target
03.2025 - 11.2025
Warehouse Associate
Pets Warehouse
02.2024 - 02.2025
Team Leader
Panera Bread Doherty Enterprises
07.2023 - 01.2024
Host
Doherty Enterprises-Applebees
02.2022 - 08.2022
Associate
Friendly's Amici Partners
08.2021 - 11.2021
Swim Instructor
St. Sebastian Church
10.2016 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Five Towns College