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Teresa Beck

Lansing,MI
Teresa Beck

Summary

Energetic Inventory Specialist eager to support team objectives and contribute to business success. Open and clear communicator specializing in merchandising, tagging and display set-up. Diligent Department Manager with superior work ethic, friendly demeanor and 13 years of experience. Customer-focused employee with commitment to quality assurance. Background includes receiving, inspecting and logging products and maintaining cleanliness of storage areas. Proven skills in receiving, moving and stocking merchandise. Efficient, accurate and hardworking team player knowledgeable about grocery stocking and rotation procedures. Comfortable lifting 50 pounds. Hardworking and punctual Manager works in fast-paced, physically-demanding jobs while standing and moving for long hours. Physically fit and diligent with strong commitment to team and business success. Focused on exceeding productivity and service objectives every day. Safety-minded Picker with experience working in busy warehouse environments. Unafraid of hard work, hot or cold conditions or heavy lifting. Punctual and responsible with great quality control and order review skills. Reliable Stocker skilled in carrying over 50 pounds worth of store products. Proficient in interpreting stocking instructions and shelving products accurately. Dedicated worker consistently arrives at work on time with friendly attitude. Brings 13 years of retail experience. Adept at stocking and arranging merchandise in high-volume grocery establishments. Positive and outgoing team professional with team-player mentality. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

30
years of professional experience

Work History

SHYFT
Charlotte, MI

Inventory Specialist
12.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date inventory records.
  • Monitored stock levels to ensure availability of products.
  • Developed and implemented effective inventory control systems.
  • Conducted periodic inventories and physical counts of product supplies.
  • Investigated discrepancies between physical count and computer records.

Arby's Restaurant
Charlotte, MI

Shift Manager
05.2013 - 12.2016

Job overview

  • Developed and maintained positive working relationships with staff, customers, and vendors.
  • Monitored store operations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Oversaw the training of new employees on customer service, product knowledge, and cash handling techniques.
  • Maintained inventory levels by monitoring stockroom orders and restocking shelves as needed.

Meijer
Haslett, MI

Planogram Team Member to Dep.t Manager
02.2010 - 05.2013

Job overview

  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
  • Assisted with the preparation of presentations for senior management meetings.
  • Organized team events to promote a positive work environment.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
  • Enhanced performance through collaboration with diverse teams.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.
  • Recommended solutions related to staffing issues and proposed procedural changes to managers.
  • Created visuals for planogram presentations to demonstrate proposed changes.
  • Worked closely with retail managers to provide insights into how best utilize available space within stores.
  • Printed labels and tags for for-sale merchandise.
  • Assisted in gathering and moving materials and equipment for assigned displays.
  • Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock to discard outdated items.
  • Stocked and rotated shelves and built displays to deliver results for stores and suppliers.
  • Monitored stock to maintain sufficient quantity of featured product.
  • Arranged items in favorable positions and areas of store to attract customers and optimize sales.
  • Built product displays and placed appropriate signage for merchandise.
  • Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth.
  • Displayed appropriate signage for products and sales promotions.
  • Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations.
  • Restocked shelves with current merchandise in attractive displays to promote sales.
  • Established and maintained proper high-traffic displays, resulting in increased sales.
  • Enhanced store and display appearance utilizing seasonal promotions and trends to drive strategy.
  • Monitored and reordered inventory items to fulfill displays and executed design changes to align with available inventory.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Cleaned and organized display cases, shelves and aisles.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
  • Helped customers locate desired items and assisted with carrying heavy loads.
  • Built effective partner store relationships to improve customer satisfaction.
  • Changed or rotated window displays, interior display areas or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.
  • Developed creative visual merchandising campaigns to focus on selling older inventory.

21st Century Plastics
Potterville, MI

Teammember
02.2005 - 08.2010

Job overview

  • Monitored stock levels to ensure availability of products.
  • Conducted periodic inventories and physical counts of product supplies.
  • Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.

Tom's Food Store
Portland, MI

Department Manager
01.2000 - 02.2005

Job overview

  • Developed strategies to improve customer service and increase sales by 10% within 6 months.
  • Coached and trained new staff members, providing guidance on department policies and procedures.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews to monitor progress of individual employees.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain good relationships with clients.
  • Created monthly schedules for staff members to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of inventory levels for efficient ordering and stocking purposes.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations across multiple teams.
  • Handled shift overstock, restocking and inventory control.
  • Worked closely with sales associates to complete tasks.
  • Followed safety protocols and company processes and procedures.
  • Kept department on-target to meet sales and profit objectives by minimizing waste and pursuing revenue generation opportunities.
  • Executed targeted merchandising and promotional plans to meet department sales goals.
  • Supported shrinkage and safety awareness, reviewed sales and inventory data, identified trends and prepared reports for management.
  • Enforced safety rules and other policies to protect employees and minimize company liability.
  • Performed opening and closing duties as part of management team and handled cash management.
  • Exercised discretion and judgment in managing fast-paced environment adapting to change with sense of urgency.
  • Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
  • Cultivated talented team of departmental employees through outstanding mentoring, coaching and teaching skills.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
  • Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.

Krogers Grocery Store
Okemos, MI

Department Manager
08.1995 - 01.2000

Job overview

  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date inventory records.
  • Monitored stock levels to ensure availability of products.
  • Developed and implemented effective inventory control systems.
  • Conducted periodic inventories and physical counts of product supplies.
  • Investigated discrepancies between physical count and computer records.
  • Ensured proper storage conditions for all items in the warehouse.
  • Analyzed sales trends to anticipate future needs and adjust inventory accordingly.
  • Managed purchase orders with vendors to maintain optimal stock levels.
  • Utilized barcode scanners to quickly update inventories in the system.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate replenishment activities as required.
  • Identified obsolete or slow moving items for disposal or sale at discounted prices.
  • Responded promptly to requests from customers regarding product availability.
  • Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
  • Coordinated inventory, stocking and ordering.
  • Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits.
  • Oversaw efficient receiving and inventory management to keep stock within optimal levels.
  • Monitored stocking areas to adjust volumes and storage requirements driven by production activity.
  • Inspected incoming materials for damage.
  • Identified unproductive inventory for disposition, optimizing stock productivity.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Stocked shelves, racks and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
  • Stored and organized items in tool or supply rooms, allowing for easy retrieval.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
  • Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
  • Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
  • Stamped price tags on merchandise, referring to official price lists.
  • Set up advertising signs on shelves and counters to attract customers and promote sales.

Education

Potterville High School
Potterville, MI

High School Diploma
06.1983

Skills

  • Cycle Counting
  • Material Handling
  • Item Tagging
  • Inventory Control
  • Equipment Operation

Timeline

Inventory Specialist

SHYFT
12.2016 - Current

Shift Manager

Arby's Restaurant
05.2013 - 12.2016

Planogram Team Member to Dep.t Manager

Meijer
02.2010 - 05.2013

Teammember

21st Century Plastics
02.2005 - 08.2010

Department Manager

Tom's Food Store
01.2000 - 02.2005

Department Manager

Krogers Grocery Store
08.1995 - 01.2000

Potterville High School

High School Diploma