Tommy Kafka
Troutman
Summary
Motivated and adaptable professional with over 7 years of combined experience in management, logistics, and operations. Skilled in team supervision, customer service, and equipment handling. Strong communicator with proven leadership skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a passion for technology. Quick learner eager to transition into a technology-related career where organizational strengths and computer proficiency can be applied.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics/Receiving Team Member
Academy Sports + Outdoors
09.2022 - Current
- Operate equipment to unload, move, and stage freight for processing.
- Handle heavy lifting and physical tasks to ensure timely flow of merchandise to the sales floor.
- Collaborate with team members to maintain safe and efficient receiving operations.
- Support inventory accuracy and stock organization to improve store readiness.
- Operated handheld scanners to quickly track movements between trucks, storage and sales floor.
- Staged, down stacked and transported items pulled off trucks to facilitate immediate use.
Assistant Manager
QuikTrip
09.2016 - 05.2021
- Supervised and trained clerks to ensure store operations ran smoothly and efficiently.
- Maintained store cleanliness and upheld company standards for safety and presentation.
- Delivered excellent customer service, addressing concerns and resolving issues effectively.
- Assigned daily tasks to team members and monitored progress to ensure goals were met.
- Assisted with inventory management, cash handling, and operational reporting.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Middlesex Community College
Middlesex, NJ 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Spotswood High School
Spotswood, NJ 05.2001 -
Skills
- Leadership & Team Management
- Logistics & Inventory Support
- Equipment Operation & Physical Labor
- Customer Service & Conflict Resolution
- Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office, Email, POS Systems)
- Fast Learner & Adaptable to New Technology
- Strong Communication (Verbal & Written)
- Time Management & Organizational Skills
Timeline
Logistics/Receiving Team Member
Academy Sports + Outdoors
09.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager
QuikTrip
09.2016 - 05.2021
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Middlesex Community College
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Spotswood High School
05.2001 -
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