Wieland Norris
Flushing
Summary
Personable and hardworking individual with strong aptitude for hands-on work and problem-solving. Possesses basic carpentry knowledge and skills in measuring, cutting, and assembling wood structures. Excels in collaborating with team to create quality craftsmanship and ensure project completion.
With background in managing diverse retail environments, transition to new field is sought, leveraging key transferrable skills. Developed expertise in strategic planning, vendor relations, and market analysis within fast-paced retail context. Aiming to apply these capabilities to drive success in new and challenging professional landscape.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Finish Carpentry Apprentice
Independent Contracting
08.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated versatility by working on a variety of projects, including residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
- Worked with master carpenters to install decks for both residential and commercial customers.
- Assisted in the installation of doors, windows, cabinets, and other fixtures for improved functionality.
- Maintained a safe work environment, adhering to safety regulations and guidelines.
- Provided excellent customer service when interacting with clients regarding their specific project requirements.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople like electricians or plumbers during multi-disciplinary projects for smooth workflows.
- Installed and repaired woodwork, millwork, and cabinetry under supervision of master carpenter.
- Developed strong problem-solving skills by identifying issues during construction and implementing effective solutions.
- Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
- Managed inventory of tools, supplies and equipment.
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
Sales Associate
Uncle Luke's Feed Store
04.2018 - 08.2024
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales.
- Operated motorized pallet jacks and hi lo forklifts to safely move products to target destinations.
- Broke down obsolete pallets and rebuilt to accommodate current product specifications.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Loaded trucks and safely secured merchandise to prevent damage during transportation.
- Compared merchandise invoices to items actually received.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
Education
No Degree - Secondary Education
Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw, MIFlushing High School
Flushing, MI06.2019
Skills
- Merchandising
- Time Management
- Cash Handling Accuracy
- Store Opening and Closing
- Stocking and Receiving
- Product Recommendations
- Merchandising Knowledge
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Forklift Operation
- Pallet Disassembly and Assembly
- Inventory Recordkeeping
- Pallet Jacks
- Courteous with Strong Service Mindset
- Store Maintenance
- Finish carpentry
- Hand tool expertise
- Power tool proficiency
- Woodworking techniques
- General laborer
- Framing
- Scaffolding setup
- Heavy lifting
- General carpentry
Timeline
Finish Carpentry Apprentice
Independent Contracting
08.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Uncle Luke's Feed Store
04.2018 - 08.2024
Flushing High School
No Degree - Secondary Education
Saginaw Valley State University
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