Oleg Niconov
Tampa,FL
Summary
Sam's Club associate with five years of hands-on warehouse operations experience and 20+ years of previous management and project coordination experience in Europe. My current role has given me a strong understanding of order-filling operations, workflow, productivity, quality, safety, and the day-to-day challenges associates face. Combined with my previous experience managing people, projects, deadlines, and resources, this gives me a practical foundation for taking the next step into an Area Manager role. I bring both perspectives: an understanding of management responsibilities and first-hand knowledge of warehouse operations from the associate level. I consistently look for opportunities to improve processes and regularly share practical ideas with management, several of which have been implemented. I believe that in a role with greater responsibility and broader visibility into operations, I could contribute even more effectively by identifying issues, analyzing processes, and developing well-supported solutions. Continuous improvement has been a major part of my professional experience for more than 20 years, and it remains an important part of how I approach my work today.
Overview
5
5
Languages
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Order Filler
Sam's Club
01.2021 - Current
- Five years of hands-on experience in high-volume warehouse order-filling operations.
- Strong understanding of the complete operational workflow, including picking, productivity, quality, timing, and coordination with downstream processes.
- Recognized as Employee of the Month and received multiple awards for performance and initiative.
- Initiated and organized a program to identify, diagnose, and coordinate the repair of warehouse carts, earning recognition from management.
- Current member of the Safety Team, contributing ideas and observations related to workplace safety and operational efficiency.
- Created work instructions and training materials, including a practical guide for new associates.
- Regularly identify operational issues and propose practical technical and organizational solutions.
Manager
Hopman-ASIO SRL
01.2001 - 05.2020
- Managed employees, projects, production activities, sales operations, and customer projects.
- Coordinated projects from initial concept and planning through manufacturing, installation, and final delivery.
- Managed priorities, deadlines, resources, and multiple stages of complex projects.
- Designed and delivered warehouse storage and retail systems ranging from small custom installations to large commercial projects.
- Developed extensive experience solving operational problems and coordinating people and resources under time constraints.
Education
Degree -
Electronic Equipment Manufacturing Engineering
Skills
Warehouse Operations
Workflow Coordination
Time Management
Productivity & Quality
Safety
Team Coordination
Problem Solving
Process Analysis
Associate Training
Technical Documentation
Inventory & Warehouse Systems
1C Accounting
CorelDRAW
3D Design
Training Materials
Hand & Power Tools
Technical Problem Solving
Certification
- Certified Trainer, Sam's Club -9/25/2025
COURSERA:
- Effective Problem-Solving Training - 01/19/2025
- Procces Improvement -02/02/2025
- Fundamental of Management-01/12/2025
- Safety in the Workplace 11/28/2021
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Ukrainian
Professional Working
Romanian
Limited Working
Interests
* Logical games
(including chess, i can play chess blindfolded and very good at BLITZ chess, including one minute bullet games)
* Pool (billiard, including snooker)
* Reading
Timeline
Order Filler
Sam's Club
01.2021 - Current
Manager
Hopman-ASIO SRL
01.2001 - 05.2020
Degree -
Electronic Equipment Manufacturing Engineering
Hobbies
An experienced blitz chess player, comfortable playing games with time controls as short as one minute!
Technical And Additional Skills
- Inventory & Warehouse Systems
- 1C Accounting
- CorelDRAW
- 3D Design
- Technical Documentation
- Training Materials
- Hand & Power Tools
- Technical Problem Solving
Learning
I believe the most valuable skill my university education gave me was not simply my engineering specialty, but the ability to learn. I enjoy learning, adapting, and continuously improving my skills. I have completed numerous Coursera courses and earned certificates in areas such as problem solving, time management, and other professional skills.