Preston Fodor
Norton,OH
Summary
Results-oriented sales professional with over 7 years of experience producing outstanding results and successful closing sales that secure repeat business. A Respected professional with excellent communication and negotiation skills. Preston is a talented Sales Assistant bringing enthusiasm and eagerness to learn new skills and processes. Preston is Focused on maximizing business success by capitalizing on sales and service opportunities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Worker
Best Buy
Akron, OH
08.2024 - Current
- Operated material handling equipment to efficiently transport inventory within warehouse.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate stock levels through regular inventory counts and audits.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize warehouse layout for improved workflow efficiency.
- Trained new hires on safety protocols and best practices for warehouse operations.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 65+ pounds.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
- Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and optimize productivity levels.
- Enhanced order fulfillment accuracy, double-checking each order against its picking list.
- Facilitated smooth operation of loading dock, coordinating efficient loading and unloading of trucks.
- Streamlined receiving process to minimize idle time, carefully inspecting and sorting incoming shipments.
- Optimized storage space, rearranging items to better utilize available square footage.
- Minimized downtime, proactively identifying and reporting equipment malfunctions for prompt repair.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
Warehouse Lead
Verve Culture
Golden, CO
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Oversaw daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored new staff on operational procedures and equipment usage.
- Implemented inventory management systems to streamline stock control and reduce discrepancies.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving processes, enhancing accuracy in order fulfillment.
- Enhanced layout of warehouse space for optimal product accessibility and workflow efficiency.
- Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Established efficient loading and unloading procedures for incoming shipments, reducing wait times for trucks at the dock area.
- Streamlined order processing for faster turnaround times and increased customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with purchasing department to maintain optimal stock levels, avoiding overstocks or shortages that could impact operations.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
Commissioned Sales Associate
Guitar Center
Denver, CO
08.2018 - 07.2022
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate purchase requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise using ladder and pallet jack.
- Tracked stock using company inventory management software.
- Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
- Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
- Top 10 salesman in Colorado and Ohio for this business .
- Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
- Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
- Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Receiving Manager
Sprouts Farmers Market
Westminster, CO
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Managed shipping and receiving team, overseeing training, schedules and work assignments.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Unloaded, sorted and stored incoming merchandise.
- Verified deliveries against paperwork and contacted vendors to resolve discrepancies.
- Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
- Enhanced performance of receiving dock associates through training, guidance and motivation.
- Managed inbound receiving departments.
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Documented safety action plans, quality initiatives, and team performance in POS system.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Conducted inventory audits with 93% accuracy following company procedures.
- Assessed and targeted customer needs to forge and cultivate productive relationships and maintain top satisfaction levels.
- Delivered substantial cost savings by securing discounts from third-party logistics services providers.
Stocking Associate
Office Depot Inc
Canton, OH
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Maintained clean and organized stockroom by sweeping, mopping and removing empty boxes.
- Answered queries and concerns and assisted customers with product selections.
- Organized merchandise on floor, priced items with scan gun and switched price tickets according to promotional sales and sale expiration dates.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Unloaded daily delivery trucks using equipment such as wheeled forklift and pallet jack to quickly remove and stage products.
- Created balanced pallets to support efficient and safe sales floor replenishment.
- Blocked and faced products on displays and shelves in accordance with company policy.
- Changed sales floor signs to show current pricing and support product promotions.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify contents of containers.
- Selected by general and warehouse managers to tackle special projects, expediting stock implementation during shortages.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
Retail Sales Associate
Pat Catan's
Canton, OH
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Helped customers complete purchases and join reward programs.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Issued receipts and processed refunds, credits or exchanges.
- Opened and closed store independently and prepared nightly bank drop for manager.
- Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
- Trained new associates on cash register operations, conducting customer transactions and balancing drawer.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Helped 50-100 Customers per day find items in store
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Logged reports, expenses, receipts and sales documents into digital database.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
Dental Technician
New Era Dental Studio
Stow, OH
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Mixed porcelain and other materials for tooth molds used in offices and laboratories with high-quality and accurate results.
- Built and shaped wax teeth for patient replacements after reading and double-checking prescriptions and patient needs.
- Completed repairs on various types of apparatus, monitoring work closely to maintain accuracy and meet patient needs.
- Completed detailed models of patients' mouths to create accurate devices.
- Verified appliance conformance with specifications and accuracy of occlusion using micrometers, articulators and other tools.
- Assisted functionality of completed models with help of apparatus mimicking human bite and adjusted devices to enhance performance.
- Read prescriptions or specifications and examined models or impressions to determine design of dental products to be constructed.
- Created over 20 sets of completed models daily with 100% accuracy for prescriptions and patient needs.
Education
GED -
Jackson High School
Massillon, OH05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Animation, Sound Design, Video Game Development
Cleveland Institute of Art
Cleveland, OH02-2029
Skills
- Maintaining Documentation
- Retail Merchandising
- Loyalty Programs
- Promotions Programs
- Loyalty Building
- Sales and Marketing Expertise
- Persuasive Negotiations
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Promotional Campaigns
- Consumer Electronics
- Service Promotions
- Operational Processes
- Credit and Debt Card Processing
- Customer Service and Assistance
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Clear communication
- Problem-solving
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Goal oriented
- Excellent people skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Outgoing personality
- Cash handling
- Store opening and closing
- Sales expertise
- Merchandise display
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved Top 10 highest selling sales associates nationwide through effectively helping maintain customer relations and creating new opportunities for bigger and better sales.
Certification
- Photography and Cinematography Training - 4 years
- Art + Technology, Film, Photography, Painting, and sculpture , The Arts Institute San Francisco CA (SFAI) - 6 months (Undergraduate Program).
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
Best Buy
08.2024 - Current
Warehouse Lead
Verve Culture
04.2023 - 06.2024
Receiving Manager
Sprouts Farmers Market
03.2020 - 09.2020
Stocking Associate
Office Depot Inc
04.2019 - 10.2019
Commissioned Sales Associate
Guitar Center
08.2018 - 07.2022
Dental Technician
New Era Dental Studio
06.2018 - 02.2019
Retail Sales Associate
Pat Catan's
08.2017 - 04.2019
GED -
Jackson High School
Bachelor of Arts - Animation, Sound Design, Video Game Development
Cleveland Institute of Art