Robert Wheeler
Sales Associate
Saint Marys,GA
Summary
Air Force veteran proudly served and honorably discharged.
Results-driven Inventory Manager with demonstrated record of running lean departments. Successful at keeping records current and accurate. Offering over 20 years of experience strengthening processes, realigning teams and overhauling structures to keep operations responsive to changing industry and company demands. Versatile Inventory Specialist with advanced problem-solving and time management abilities. Proficient project coordinator and administrative leader. Highly familiar with inventory counts, business audits and documentation requirements.
Well over 25 years of retail experience directly working for and with consumers on a daily basis.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Specialist
Department Of Navy
09.2015 - Current
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Marked stock items with identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools or other labeling equipment.
- Recorded adjustments, pallet audits and tracked discrepancies.
- Managed inventory team to achieve optimal productivity and inventory control.
- Utilized to prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments and expenditures.
- Coordinated, collected and maintained vendor and organizational records.
- Utilize spreadsheets to prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments and expenditures.
- Experienced forklift driver
Assistant Store Manager
CVS Caremark
08.2013 - 04.2018
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Walked through store areas daily to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Attained expert level of product knowledge, becoming go-to person for major sales and vendor negotiations.
- Met or surpassed business targets regularly through employee engagement and forward-thinking planning.
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Moore's Building Supplies
02.1996 - 05.1998
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment and products.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills and route development expertise.
- Experienced forklift driver
Certified Weather Observer
USAF
12.1987 - 01.1995
- Employed mathematical and physical formulas to help make long- and short-range weather predictions.
- Interpreted observations from upper atmosphere, land and sea to assess potential storm impacts and precipitation.
- Measured factors such as air pressure, temperature, and humidity.
- Recorded and analyzed data from worldwide weather stations, satellites, radars and remote sensors.
- Maintained and operated sophisticated meteorological equipment, scientific instruments, technology and software.
- Maintained deep knowledge of local, national and international geography and topography to provide better weather forecasts and predictions.
- Prepared scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles or texts.
- Developed accurate weather forecasts by analyzing data and using mathematical models and physics to interpret collected information.
- Provided scientific data related to climatological and meteorological concerns to government representatives and research institutions to affect positive policy changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Winfield High School
Winfield, WV06.1982
Skills
- Contents Verification
- Order Verification and Acceptance
- Storage and Supply Management
- Materials Requisition
- Digital and Physical Counts
- Shortage Reports
- Data Documentation
- Inventory Monitoring and Management
- Tracking System Utilization
- Inventory Control
Accomplishments
Certified Weather Specialist training, USAF, Chanute Air Force Base, Rantoul IL.
Timeline
Inventory Specialist
Department Of Navy
09.2015 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
CVS Caremark
08.2013 - 04.2018
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Moore's Building Supplies
02.1996 - 05.1998
Certified Weather Observer
USAF
12.1987 - 01.1995
High School Diploma -
Winfield High School
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