Manuel (Manny) Vargas
West Covina
Summary
Retail management professional with a track record of enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction. Skilled in staff training and motivation to foster a culture of continuous improvement. Strong leadership and analytical problem-solving abilities address store challenges effectively.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Company Box Truck Driver
Los Don's Trucking LLC
West Covina
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Delivered goods using box truck, ensuring safe transport and timely arrival at destinations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Coordinated loading and unloading of cargo at multiple locations, optimizing workflow and minimizing delays.
- Recorded driving hours and delivery schedules accurately, supporting compliance and operational efficiency.
- Loaded and unloaded company box truck with merchandise from warehouse.
Front End Supervisor
Costco Wholesale Corp
City of Industry
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Supervised daily operations, enhancing workflow and aligning team performance with business goals.
- Coordinated staff schedules to maximize coverage during peak hours, ensuring customer service needs were met.
- Trained new employees on company policies and operational procedures, fostering a knowledgeable and compliant workforce.
- Resolved customer inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.
- Answered phones to respond to customer inquiries and transferred calls to appropriate staff members.
- Monitored cash drawers in checkouts to verify adequate cash supply.
- Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
- Performed daily audits on registers and safe counts to verify accuracy of funds on hand.
- Delegated work to employees based on shift requirements, individual strengths and unique training.
Night Stocker
Costco Wholesale Corp
City of Industry
10.2020 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with colleagues to streamline merchandising restocking during peak hours.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to move products throughout warehouse.
- Organized inventory to enhance storage efficiency and accessibility.
- Stored merchandise in designated areas within the store or warehouse facility.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas to comply with safety standards.
- Updated pricing and sales signs to enhance customer awareness of promotions.
Forklift Operator
Costco Wholesale Corp
City of Industry
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Operated forklifts to efficiently move and stack materials, supporting high-volume warehouse operations.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments efficiently to maintain workflow continuity.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, ensuring safety compliance and minimizing downtime.
- Accurately followed standard work instructions for picking, sorting, and staging.
- Received incoming shipments; verified quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Maintained clean work areas, contributing to a safe and compliant work environment.
Meat Wrapper
Costco Wholesale Corp
City of Industry
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Arranged display cases with fresh meats for an attractive presentation to enhance customer experience.
- Wrapped and labeled meat products for appealing display and sale.
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided information on meats.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of meat preparation area to uphold safety standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coronado High School
West Covina06-2021
Skills
- Team management
- Employee training
- Inventory management
- Payment processing
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Customer relationship management
Timeline
Company Box Truck Driver
Los Don's Trucking LLC
08.2024 - 07.2025
Front End Supervisor
Costco Wholesale Corp
07.2022 - 09.2024
Forklift Operator
Costco Wholesale Corp
09.2021 - 07.2022
Meat Wrapper
Costco Wholesale Corp
02.2021 - 09.2021
Night Stocker
Costco Wholesale Corp
10.2020 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Coronado High School