Matthew Vander Meulen

Temporarily helped out with filling shifts while owner was away.

Educated myself on different products to give customers better product recommendations

Greeted customers in a friendly manner, made sure to push a comfortable atmosphere as well as check identification when I felt it was necessary.

Operated cash register for cash, credit and debit card transactions, and maintained a balanced cash drawer at the end of each shift. Printed reports and kept the cash area organized before safely and independently closing the store.

Picked orders and packaged boxes for shipment, as well as scheduling shipments through waybills and the computer.

Made sure to keep work space and warehouse organized and prepared to ease labor when needed.

Restocked shipments and communicated with co-workers when new stock was needed.

Consistently prepared packages efficiently, safely and on time.

Was able to lift heavy boxes up and down flights of stairs if needed, as well as prepare skids and large shipments for delivery efficiently and safely.

Utilized warehouse equipment like pallet jacks and dollies to more efficiently get work done.

Communicated and worked well with carriers, making work a more comfortable and easy experience for both parties. Helped load product into carrier's vehicles when needed.

Conducted inventory checks to minimize discrepancies and confusion between stock and system records.

Worked well in all areas of the front end department, including cart collecting, cashier, self-service, garden center, and cash counting.

Was able to withstand harsh weather, such as heavy snow and rain, extreme cold and heat.

Delivered excellent customer service, giving customers a positive and friendly experience and helping when needed. Increased customer satisfaction by communicating in an outgoing and friendly way.

Took initiative when I noticed that it was needed, helped in my own, as well as other departments when others were unavailable.

Reliable when it came to work needing to be done. Not afraid to step up to a task.

• Assembled flyers for delivery to 96 homes in my residential area
• Safely loaded items into covered wagon to minimize damage from wind and rain while in transit.
• Delivered flyers to customer doorsteps each Thursday
• Monitored weather and traffic conditions to adjust and update routes for maximum efficiency.
• Maintained positive relationships with customers through friendly and efficient service