William Smith
Spokane,WA
Summary
Experience at Home improvement and retail, in stock management and team leadership. Proven ability to enhance workflow productivity through effective training and inventory strategies. Experience in shipping and receiving,
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Stocker/Shipping Mngr.
Office Depot Inc
Orange, CA
12.1987 - 10.1990
- Supervised stock replenishment to ensure optimal product availability.
- Trained and mentored new stock associates on inventory processes.
- Implemented efficient stocking procedures to enhance workflow productivity.
- Coordinated product placement to maximize sales and customer accessibility.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, facilitating smooth communication for order placement, delivery coordination, and issue resolution.
Lead Sales Associate
Home Base
Stanton, CA
01.1985 - 11.1987
- Led team in achieving sales targets through effective customer engagement and relationship building.
- Trained and mentored new associates on product knowledge and sales techniques to enhance team performance.
- Implemented inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels and reduce shrinkage.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify trends, informing adjustments to service delivery and product offerings.
Sales Associate
Louisiana Pacific
Garde. Grove Ca
09.1983 - 10.1984
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained product displays and inventory levels to ensure store organization and availability.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems to ensure efficient checkout operations.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales goals and improve customer engagement.
- Monitored stock levels and replenished items, reducing out-of-stock occurrences effectively.
Education
GED -
Chapman Continued Education
Westminster, CA06-1985
Skills
Warehouse safety
Workplace cleanliness
Motivational skills
Pallet jack operation
Shipment receiving
Stock rotation
Merchandise display
Shipping and receiving
Stocking
Safety procedures
Merchandise stocking
Certification
C.P.R. and H.C.A. certified
Additional Information
Have used forklifts,pallet jacks in past jobs.Knowledge of Plumbing supplies from being a former Plumbing/Pipefitter with SanDiego Union and other plumbing companies both commercial and residential
Timeline
Lead Stocker/Shipping Mngr.
Office Depot Inc
12.1987 - 10.1990
Lead Sales Associate
Home Base
01.1985 - 11.1987
Sales Associate
Louisiana Pacific
09.1983 - 10.1984
GED -
Chapman Continued Education