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Taylor Lara

Meridian,ID

Summary

Dynamic Pricing Specialist with proven expertise in price optimization and cost estimation at WinCo Foods. Adept at analyzing market data to support sales initiatives and enhance product lifecycle management. Strong interpersonal skills foster collaboration, driving successful outcomes in fast-paced environments. Committed to delivering quality results and exceeding expectations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Pricing Specialist

WinCo Foods
05.2021 - Current
  • Collected and analyzed data from variety of sources to create detailed market research reports for top-level decision makers.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Scanning store daily to ensure prices and products are correct.
  • Working with corporate pricing to get new product in the system.
  • Auditing various departments in the store daily to ensure again that all prices and tags/signage reflect the correct price and description.

Amazon Delivery Driver

Amazon
11.2020 - 05.2021
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
  • Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
  • Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
  • Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
  • Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.

Cook Operator

Stinker Stores
07.2017 - 10.2020
  • Performed routine fry-ups to monitor product color and quality and meet corporate standards.
  • Transferred oil from holding tanks to fryer tanks and basins when necessary to maintain product quality and freshness.
  • Used computer touch screens to monitor and control equipment.
  • Cleaned static product build-up outside of fryer during breaks in line-flow and when instructed.
  • Kept kitchen up to code for health and safety inspections.
  • Prepared food items according to recipe to drive quality and consistency.
  • Understood cooking techniques and fundamentals to maximize safe food handling.

Retail Associate

Fast Eddy's
09.2015 - 01.2017
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Lead trainer for new employees

Education

High School Diploma -

Yucaipa High School
Yucaipa, CA
06-1995

Skills

  • Price optimization
  • Cost estimation
  • Sales support
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Delivery logging
  • Package scanning
  • GPS and route planning
  • Cargo handling
  • Map reading and navigation skills
  • Time management skills
  • Vehicle maintenance

Timeline

Pricing Specialist

WinCo Foods
05.2021 - Current

Amazon Delivery Driver

Amazon
11.2020 - 05.2021

Cook Operator

Stinker Stores
07.2017 - 10.2020

Retail Associate

Fast Eddy's
09.2015 - 01.2017

High School Diploma -

Yucaipa High School
Taylor Lara