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Niki Nikolaou

Kitchener,ON

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, time management and problem-solving skills. My vast experience in customer service and exceptional communication skills are an asset when leading a team. I have a track record as a dedicated employee and am looking for a long term opportunity. Adept at implementing organizational systems and trained in leadership.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager-Distribution Centre

Library Services Centre
04.2023 - 12.2023
  • Managing work flow between receiving and shipping departments
  • Managing a staff of 15-20 team members
  • Updating customer requests as required
  • Investigate customer service issues that arise in the warehouse
  • Responding to receiving and shipping inquiries
  • Ensuring all health and safety protocols are followed
  • Assisting in evaluating current processes and developing best practices
  • Assessing daily priorities and putting tools in place to reach daily goals
  • Monitor employee performance and offer mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
  • Manage shipping and receiving, distribution, and workplace safety.
  • Maintain high levels of accuracy in daily operations.
  • Performed troubleshooting to resolve issues with equipment, devices and products.
  • Supported production workers in meeting goals without compromising safety and compliance.
  • Stand in for manager during holidays/sickness

Warehouse Supervisor

Library Services Centre
01.2018 - 04.2023
  • Supervised work flow between receiving, processing and shipping departments
  • Supervising a staff of 30-40 team members
  • Updating customer requests as required
  • Investigate customer service issues that arise in the warehouse
  • Responding to receiving, processing and shipping inquiries
  • Ensuring all health and safety protocols are followed
  • Assisting in evaluating current processes and developing best practices
  • Assessing daily priorities and putting tools in place to reach daily goals
  • Monitor employee performance and offer mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
  • Supervise shipping and receiving, processing, and workplace safety.
  • Maintain high levels of accuracy in daily operations.
  • Performed troubleshooting to resolve issues with equipment, devices and products.
  • Supported production staff in meeting goals without compromising safety and compliance.
  • Stand in for manager during holidays/sickness

Shipping Team Lead

Library Services Centre
02.2014 - 01.2018
  • Electronically preparing invoices for libraries
  • Running various reports for specific libraries
  • Packing material to be shipped
  • Delegating tasks to team members
  • Responding to library requests
  • Updating pertinent information into our shipping instruction manual
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary and communicating variances to customers.

Receiver/Material Handler

Library Services Centre
05.2013 - 02.2015

Electronically receiving material

Unpacking boxes of books, dvd's etc

Sorting material and slipping with proper cataloging tag Organizing material by numerical code

  • Double-checked cargo inventories and documentation for accuracy.

Assembler

BlackBerry
01.2013 - 05.2013
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
  • Follow detailed assembly instructions for each station to ensure quality
  • Working various stations on the assembly line which includes working with very small and fragile parts
  • Report problems with quality, equipment and materials to production supervisor
  • Maintaining a safe and very clean work environment


Store Manager

Aldo Accessories
11.2005 - 04.2007
  • Maintaining a high level of customer service
  • Consistently hit and exceeded sales targets
  • Recruiting, hiring and training staff
  • Preparing weekly schedules, daily sales goals, daily planners and necessary paperwork
  • Controlling wages and inventory
  • Maintaining visual presentation at a high level
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns.

Store Manager

Vivah Jewellery
02.2000 - 11.2005
  • Maintaining a high quality of customer service
  • Recruiting, hiring and training staff
  • Preparing weekly schedules, daily sales goals, daily planners and other paperwork
  • Controlling wages and inventory
  • Maintaining the visual presentation at a high level
  • Opening and closing the store
  • Shipping and receiving stock

Sales Associate

Vivah Jewellery
09.1999 - 02.2000
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Completing daily logs and paperwork
  • Opening and closing the store
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.

Education

High School Diploma -

Grand River Collegiate Institute
Kitchener, ON
1999

Skills

  • Management
  • Supervising a team of 20
  • 7 years of retail management
  • Manufacturing
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Shipping & Receiving

Timeline

Assistant Manager-Distribution Centre

Library Services Centre
04.2023 - 12.2023

Warehouse Supervisor

Library Services Centre
01.2018 - 04.2023

Shipping Team Lead

Library Services Centre
02.2014 - 01.2018

Receiver/Material Handler

Library Services Centre
05.2013 - 02.2015

Assembler

BlackBerry
01.2013 - 05.2013

Store Manager

Aldo Accessories
11.2005 - 04.2007

Store Manager

Vivah Jewellery
02.2000 - 11.2005

Sales Associate

Vivah Jewellery
09.1999 - 02.2000

High School Diploma -

Grand River Collegiate Institute
Niki Nikolaou