Zachary Carpenter
Big Stone Gap
Summary
Dynamic and reliable professional with extensive experience at Costco Wholesale, excelling in merchandise planning and inventory management. Proven ability to engage customers and enhance product displays. Forklift certified and adept at optimizing stock levels, ensuring a seamless shopping experience. Managerial experience and always a can-do attitude.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Merchandiser/Forklift Driver
Costco Wholesale Corp
05.2019 - 07.2025
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
All Fresh Departments
Costco Wholesale Corp
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Manager
Charley’s Phillysteaks
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Cook
Waffle House
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Education
Buchholz
Gainesville, FLSkills
- Reliable and punctual
- Friendly and outgoing
- Merchandise planning
- Sales techniques
- Planogram design
- Forklift certified
Certification
Forklift
Timeline
Merchandiser/Forklift Driver
Costco Wholesale Corp
05.2019 - 07.2025
All Fresh Departments
Costco Wholesale Corp
05.2019 - 05.2021
Manager
Charley’s Phillysteaks
05.2017 - 05.2019
Cook
Waffle House
05.2015 - 05.2017
Buchholz
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