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Robert Barber

Moline,Illinois

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in inventory control and staff training, notably at Lowe's Home Improvement. Proven track record in enhancing safety protocols and managing large-scale inventories. Adept at fostering customer relations and leading teams to achieve operational excellence. Skilled in equipment training and schedule management, ensuring efficient workflow.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Picker

John Deere
09.2020 - Current

Picked Export for 2 years(Department 140).

Set up and organized the Flash Area so it would run smoothly.

Worked on the dock(Department 142) and handled all UPS and

FedEx.

Covered for a WI in Department 130(Perpetual Inventory) for 3

Months in the beginning of 2024.

I am trained on every piece of equipment except for the Drexel.

Currently I pick on the Stock Team(Department 223).

Manager

Golf Galaxy
03.2019 - 08.2020

Created weekly work lists to make sure everything was done and done properly.

Did weekly inventory of golf clubs to make sure everything was in and represented on the floor.

Received 3 trucks a week and put out all the product and/or in the Back Room organized.

Trained every new employee on all procedures and how to fit customers for a new set of clubs.

Worked on Planograms all throughout Dick's Sporting Goods.

Helped with 4 store wide inventories.


Service Manager

Lowes Home Improvment
11.2012 - 01.2019

Key carrying manager who was entrusted with thousands of dollars of money and millions of dollars of inventory on a daily basis.

Trainer of all Power Equipment. This included Fork Trucks, Narrow Aisle Reach Lift, Order Picker and the Power Stock Lift.

Was on the Safety Team for 5 years. We reviewed all safety procedures and were constantly finding ways to make our employees and customers that much more safe.

Did 12 inventories over a 6 year period. Not only at my own store but helped out at other stores throughout the District.

Weekly paperwork that included work lists, inventory counts, markdowns and damage reports.

Opened and closed the building on a daily basis. This included securing the building, counting cash and alarming the building overnight.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
12-1994

Skills

    Safety Team

    Inventory Control

    Customer Relations

    Recruiting and Hiring

    Staff Training

    Schedule Management

Timeline

Picker

John Deere
09.2020 - Current

Manager

Golf Galaxy
03.2019 - 08.2020

Service Manager

Lowes Home Improvment
11.2012 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Northern Illinois University