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Richard Welch

Katy

Summary

Diligent Manager with proven success in leading teams and optimizing departmental workflow. Leveraged leadership skills to enhance team performance and streamline operations. Demonstrated expertise in conflict resolution and strategic planning, with a focus on development of associates with a drive for success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Department Supervisor

Lowe's Home Improvement
07.2015 - 02.2025

Overnight Operations Supervisor

  • Provided guidance on product knowledge to both employees and customers, enhancing overall shopping experience within the specialty department.
  • Constantly keeping up with current sales trends to ensure our products that have a higher sales velocity are always on the ground ready for our customers to buy, through means of smart cross merchandising, and rotating active sales
  • Fixing any and all customer service related issues including but not limited to, correcting delivery issues that have arisen, fixing broken parts for customers, and correcting incorrect invoices
  • Have extensive knowledge on forklift, order picker, narrow reach trucks, electric pallets jacks, excel, word, office, teams, powerpoint, credit card application tools
  • Following metrics to ensure that both in operations and in sales we are always in the green, including shrink control, sales plans, hour planning, unload and pack out efficiencies
  • Maintained stock of items, cleanliness, organization, and provided excellent customer service.
  • Trained new employees on overall company and department-specific policies and procedures.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for employees, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth or improvement.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Mentored junior staff members to develop their skills and advance within the company, increasing overall productivity and team performance.

Sales Floor Supervisor

  • Fostered a positive working environment by actively engaging in team-building activities, promoting open communication channels, and recognizing individual achievements.
  • Built and designed large displays weekly to promote specific products.
  • Assigned tasks and established work schedules to staff to cover operational needs.
  • Implemented inventory management system to minimize waste, reduce costs, and maintain accurate stock levels.
  • Handled cash register, returns, and refunds.
  • Promoted culture focused on encouraging staff to develop skills and abilities.
  • Provided ongoing training opportunities to keep staff up-to-date on best practices in their respective roles, resulting in improved overall performance ratings across the board.
  • Wrote out weekly schedules to maintain coverage levels for expected demands.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Streamlined communication between departments through regular meetings and updates, promoting collaboration on shared goals across teams.

Overnight Stocker

Walmart
07.2014 - 07.2015
  • Stocked shelves nightly, ensuring everything was front faced and cleaned up
  • Learned how to make bales, work in a fast paced environment

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
05-2026

Skills

  • Team building
  • Employee training
  • Effective communication
  • Customer service
  • Workplace safety
  • Problem resolution
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer relations
  • Time management
  • Leadership skills

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 15 staff members.
  • In 2024 was recognized as Region's Safest Overnight manager with 486 days incident free.

Timeline

Department Supervisor

Lowe's Home Improvement
07.2015 - 02.2025

Overnight Stocker

Walmart
07.2014 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security

University of Arizona
Richard Welch