Zachary Winschel
Peoria,Illinois
Summary
I started at Party City as a "Retail Associate", working the basic jobs like cashiering, running freight, and cleaning. In my first year I was chosen to be a temporary manager for the busy seasons like Halloween and Graduation. I was chosen consistently to be a temporary manager. Even as a retail associate I was put in charge of store projects like seasonal transitions and freight management. I was offered leadership/manager positions multiple times throughout my ~3 yrs. I officially became a permanent key holder around Halloween of last year. I have been praised for my punctuality and organization.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Key Holder
Party City
06.2021 - Current
As a "Key Holder" I am responsible for:
- Counting cash drawers and managing the safe.
- Receiving and working freight shipments.
- Deal with upset customers in a calm fashion both in person and over the phone.
- Training new associates as well as managers.
- Preformed audits of inventory.
- Auditing and packing away seasonal goods.
- Opening and closing the store alone and from time frames of 5am to midnight, depending on the season.
- Working a register.
- Working financial and data spreadsheets.
- Cleaning the store.
Education
Associate of Science - Ecology
ICC
12.2025
GED -
Illinois Community College (ICC)
02.2023
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Products
- Cash management
- Training new team members in a range of positions
- Store Maintenance
- Stocking and setting shelves
- Store recovery
- Cash Drawer Reconciliation
Personal work with animals
I live out on some farmland in which we have ducks, goats, chickens, pheasants, (Seasonal) bees, and a pet dog. All of this provides me with a good understanding of working with animals and time management.
Transportation
I have my own vehicle and secondary access to a truck and tractor. This allows for my availability to not rely on others schedules and for me to be available even during some of the more severe weather events.
Timeline
Key Holder
Party City
06.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Ecology
ICC
GED -
Illinois Community College (ICC)
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