Samuel Rooks
afton,VA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Costco, excelling in shelf stocking and display maintenance. Proven ability to enhance product visibility and customer satisfaction through effective teamwork and safety awareness. Recognized for maximizing space utilization and maintaining a clean, organized environment, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
Also Offering a strong foundation in organizational skills and teamwork, eager to learn and excel in merchandising. Brings keen understanding of inventory management and visual display techniques, ensuring efficient and attractive presentation. Ready to use and develop skills in product handling and stock organization in a role. Another skill is when a situation calls for it, working in a fast pace in a tough environment is a challenge that is always ready to be overcome.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Night Merchandiser Stocker
Costco
07.2025 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment through strong teamwork skills, flexibility, and adaptability to changing situations on the night shift schedule.
- Maximized space utilization with efficient merchandise placement strategies, including end caps and feature displays.
- Completed tasks efficiently under tight deadlines while adhering to company standards for safety and quality control measures.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
Tire Technician
Costco
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans.
- Replaced and repaired tires using best practices for safe vehicle maintenance.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate tire services.
- Operated machines safely and correctly, including tire changers and wheel balancers.
- Serviced customer vehicles quickly and accurately to meet daily appointment schedules.
Cart Pusher
Costco
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Removed litter from parking lot, planters and cart storage areas.
- Worked hard to move rows of carts quickly and efficiently no matter the weather.
- Maintained professional appearance of storefront by cleaning entryways, removing debris, and organizing displays as necessary.
- Assisted customers in loading groceries into cars.
- Gathered stray carts throughout store and contributed to maintaining store tidiness.
- Complied with all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations while performing daily tasks as a Cart Pusher.
- Cleaned carts and repaired broken or damaged parts.
Cashier/Cashier Assistant
Costco
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
- Provided backup support for other departments when needed, showcasing versatility within the retail environment.
- Loaded and packed customers carts/bags efficiently and neatly to the customer satisfaction.
- Cleaned and sanitized cashier workstation and scanning area.
Tire Technician
Costco
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Dismounted, mounted, and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate tire services.
- Disposed of old tires correctly, meeting safety and environmental requirements.
- Inflated tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements to optimize tire safety.
- Identified problems and replaced worn tires on variety of vehicles.
Food Runner/restaurant Host
Blue Mountain Brewery
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours or unexpected rushes at the restaurant.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing duties effectively for maximum productivity.
- Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
- Collaborated with the kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of orders, minimizing order errors and complaints.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly delivering food orders to tables and maintaining communication with kitchen staff.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for patrons.
- Assisted servers in attending to guests'' needs, ensuring a smooth service flow during peak hours.
- Reduced wait times by efficiently transporting completed orders from the kitchen to the appropriate tables.
- Received positive feedback from both guests and management for exceptional work performance and dedication to customer satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations during food handling and delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yorktown High School
5200 Yorktown Blvd, Arlington, VA 2220706-2021
Skills
- Shelf stocking
- Labeling products
- Price tagging
- Display maintenance
- Heavy lifting
- Safety awareness
- Cleaning
- Pallet jack operation
Timeline
Night Merchandiser Stocker
Costco
07.2025 - Current
Tire Technician
Costco
01.2025 - 07.2025
Cart Pusher
Costco
01.2024 - 12.2024
Cashier/Cashier Assistant
Costco
08.2023 - 12.2023
Tire Technician
Costco
01.2023 - 03.2023
Food Runner/restaurant Host
Blue Mountain Brewery
11.2021 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Yorktown High School
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