Gaurav Patel
Brampton,ON
Summary
Dynamic and dependable professional with extensive experience at FreshCo, excelling in inventory management and customer service. Proven ability to enhance product availability and reduce out-of-stock incidents through effective teamwork and attention to detail. Skilled in warehouse safety and proficient in stock replenishment, ensuring a clean and organized shopping environment.
Offering strong work ethic and attention to detail, eager to learn and develop in fast-paced environment. Brings ability to quickly grasp inventory management practices and basic computer skills. Ready to use and develop organizational and customer service skills
Possessing friendly and dependable nature, consistently maintaining organized and clean workspace. Familiar with inventory management and basic computer skills, efficiently handling stock and ensuring proper rotation. Committed to contributing to well-maintained and customer-friendly environment.
Developed organizational and inventory management skills in fast-paced environment, seeking to transition into new field. Demonstrated reliability and adaptability, ensuring efficient stock handling and workspace maintenance. Looking to apply these skills and contribute effectively in new role.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Frozen Stocker
FreshCo
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Organized frozen inventory to ensure optimal stock levels and product freshness.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and safety standards within the frozen goods section.
- Operated pallet jacks and other equipment for efficient stocking and retrieval of items.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during stock replenishment activities.
- Monitored temperature logs to maintain compliance with food safety regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of frozen products for quality assurance and damage prevention.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities while managing multiple stocking tasks efficiently.
- Supported management in training new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Increased efficiency of restocking procedures through effective communication with team members during shift handovers.
- Collaborated with team members to complete stocking tasks quickly during off-peak hours for minimal disruption to shoppers.
- Demonstrated versatility by assisting other departments as needed during peak business periods or staff shortages.
- Optimized space utilization within freezers by rearranging items according to planograms and sales data.
- Reduced stock damage by effectively handling, storing, and organizing items in designated areas.
- Substantially reduced out-of-stock incidents by carefully tracking inventory levels and alerting management when supplies were low.
- Enhanced product availability by efficiently organizing and restocking frozen goods.
- Participated in seasonal resets, adjusting freezer layouts based on new promotions or product changes.
- Supported loss prevention efforts by following proper procedures for damaged or misplaced merchandise.
- Assisted in training new hires on store policies, effective stocking techniques, and safety procedures.
- Ensured accurate inventory counts through regular audits, updating store management with findings.
- Accelerated restocking processes by unloading delivery trucks promptly upon arrival.
- Assisted customers in locating desired products, providing prompt and courteous service.
- Aided store management in the ordering process by identifying popular items requiring frequent replenishment.
- Detected expired or damaged products promptly, ensuring removal from shelves for quality control purposes.
- Improved customer satisfaction levels through consistent attention to detail in product presentation and organization.
- Minimized shrinkage rates through vigilant monitoring of inventory levels and reporting discrepancies as necessary.
- Contributed to increased sales by keeping shelves stocked with high-demand items at all times.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to company guidelines and protocols.
- Picked and packed order items.
Grocery Clerk
No Frills
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and ensured high levels of satisfaction.
- Operated cash register, processed transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise to enhance product visibility.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in grocery aisles and checkout areas.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported discrepancies to management.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily operational goals.
- Implemented safety protocols while handling food products and equipment.
- Adapted quickly to changing store conditions and customer needs.
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Cleaned and maintained store aisles and merchandise displays to provide customers with positive experience.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Ensured proper storage conditions for perishable items, resulting in reduced spoilage rates.
- Enhanced store cleanliness through diligent maintenance of aisles, shelves, and display areas.
- Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily objectives and maintain smooth store operations.
- Collected shopping carts from parking lot and returned to stand to keep lot organized.
- Addressed customer complaints and concerns, providing mutually beneficial solutions.
- Communicated with customers and staff politely and professionally to uphold store standards.
Stock Associate
Walmart
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Learned and adhered to safety protocols while handling stock and inventory.
- Assisted in unloading shipments and organizing merchandise on shelves.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of stockroom for efficient operations.
- Supported team members in restocking shelves and managing inventory levels.
- Collaborated with colleagues to optimize product placement for customer visibility.
- Engaged in training sessions to understand store policies and procedures.
- Adapted quickly to dynamic work environments during peak shopping periods.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in the stockroom.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Assisted colleagues in other departments when needed to ensure cohesive store operations across all teams.
- Anticipated high-demand periods by proactively maintaining adequate stock levels for popular items.
- Readied items for sales floor stocking by affixing tags and preparing shelf labels.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Facilitated efficient restocking processes during peak hours to minimize out-of-stock occurrences on the sales floor.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by organizing shelves and storage areas for easier product access.
- Expedited incoming shipments by unloading trucks, verifying contents against invoices, and promptly stocking merchandise on shelves.
- Performed light housekeeping and cleaning by discarding trash and cardboard and sweeping and mopping floors.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Centennial College
Scarborough04-2027
Skills
- Warehouse safety
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Cleanliness and sanitation
- Shelf stocking
- Heavy lifting
- Stock replenishment
- Inventory maintenance
- Hand-eye coordination
- Workplace safety
- Sanitation procedures
- Sales promotion
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quick learner
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Dependable and reliable
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Stocking
- Product packaging
- Warehouse operations
- Relationship building
- Safety procedures
- Team coordination
- Self motivation
- Product knowledge
- Shelving of products
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Swahili
Full Professional
Gujarati
Full Professional
Timeline
Frozen Stocker
FreshCo
01.2025 - 07.2025
Grocery Clerk
No Frills
12.2024 - 03.2025
Stock Associate
Walmart
08.2024 - 12.2024
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Centennial College
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