Thaddeus Rutherford
Blue Mountain,MS
Summary
Hardworking Sales Associate committed to driving high sales in both slow and busy shifts. Organized and patient individual polished in handling customer complaints and replenishing stock. Flexible and outgoing team player commended for demonstrating honesty and integrity with customers, team members and supervisors.
Conscientious Truck Driver knowledgeable about DOT safety regulations and route planning. Accident-free safe driver with clean MVR with no violations. Over 5 years of experience on road.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Carlock Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Tupelo
Saltillo, MS
04.2023 - Current
- Tracked sales performance metrics to identify trends in the market place.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
Merchandiser
Sam's Club
Tupelo, MS
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Established processes for tracking damaged goods returns from retail outlets.
- Developed effective relationships with suppliers in order to secure competitive pricing for products purchased by the company.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment at all times.
- Provided training and support for new staff members in regards to merchandising operations.
- Researched new products to determine potential success in assigned stores.
- Organized displays according to company standards and specifications.
- Participated in weekly meetings regarding upcoming promotions or changes in product lines.
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate pricing, delivery dates, and other terms of sale.
- Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
- Generated reports detailing current stock levels, sales figures, markdown information.
- Provided feedback from customers regarding product selection, display, and pricing.
- Performed regular price checks on select items throughout the store location.
- Assisted customers with locating desired items within store locations.
OTR Truck Driver
Marten Transport
New Albany, MS
03.2018 - 08.2022
- Performed pre-trip inspections of tractor and trailer units before departing terminals.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Ashley Furniture Warehouse
Ecru, MS
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Installed new machines or upgraded existing ones with new parts or software updates.
- Diagnosed malfunctions in motorized equipment using testing devices such as multimeters or oscilloscopes.
- Maintained records of repairs, calibrations and inspections performed on production equipment.
- Inspected machinery for proper functioning and safety compliance.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on projects.
- Replaced defective parts, such as bearings, seals, valves and other components.
- Ordered required spare parts from suppliers when necessary.
- Disassembled machinery for inspection or replacement of broken parts.
- Responded quickly to emergency repair requests from production personnel.
- Troubleshot complex mechanical problems using blueprints and schematics.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blue Mountain High School
Blue Mountain, MS05-2015
Skills
- Upselling
- Product Sales
- Retail loss prevention
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Payment Processing
- Sales Development
- Money Handling
- Sales Strategies
- Relationship Building
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Multi-tasking strength
- Sales Training
- Cash Register Operation
- Listening Skills
- Self-Checkout Assistance
- Customer Service
- Display Setup
- Meeting deadlines
- Reading comprehension skills
- Merchandising knowledge
- Merchandise Display
- Verbal/written communication
- Professional Demeanor
- Exceptional customer service
- Outgoing Personality
- Problem-Solving
- Cash Handling
- Stocking and Receiving
- Retail Store Operations
- Cash Handling Accuracy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Sales Associate
Carlock Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Tupelo
04.2023 - Current
Merchandiser
Sam's Club
10.2022 - 04.2023
OTR Truck Driver
Marten Transport
03.2018 - 08.2022
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Ashley Furniture Warehouse
07.2016 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Blue Mountain High School