Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
· Complied with standards and protocol requirements regarding warehouse operations, shipping and receiving and material handling.
· Monitored daily shipping, handling and receiving to promote smooth operations within warehouse.
· Supervised scheduling for freight and package shipments and managed return and transfer procedures.
· Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
· Evaluated procedures, making corrections and changes to reduce safety issues and meet compliance.
· Developed weekly schedules for warehouse employees.
· Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times.
· Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
Loaded trucks for outbound orders and unloaded trucks for inbound orders
· Operated computer and scanning devices for tracking inventory and enters all relevant coding in Canadian Tire systems.
· Kept up to date with in-store promotions, in-store deals and product locations.
· Maintained inventory accuracy and identifies/reports low stock levels (e.g., hole check and bin cap analysis).
· Maintained merchandise on the retail floor and ensures that retail basics are executed efficiently (labeling, product facing, cleaning aisles and display areas etc.).
· Removed stock belonging to a different location and replaces damaged or expired items when necessary.
· Kept up to date with in-store promotions, in-store deals and product locations.
· Regular picking of the products to ensure that the retail floor is full.
Routinely conducted hole checks of the aisles to make sure that the inventory is accurate.
· Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
· Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
· Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
· Introduced bar staff to precision pouring and waste reduction tactics to lower liquor costs.
· Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
· Established and adjusted ordering parameters to manage inventory.
· Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines to pass state inspections.
· Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
· Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
· Implemented recycling and compost programs to reduce trash waste and improve green footprint.
Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.