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Joseph Materna

Tucson

Summary

Project-oriented shift manager with a track record of handling difficult or out-of-the-ordinary tasks and facilitating a plan to handle said tasks in a timely and efficient manner. Able to communicate with team members at all levels, provide direction, and receive feedback. Able to work well with multiple teams of management and co-workers planning and completing various tasks.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Green Things
10.2024 - 05.2025
  • Cultivated strong customer relationships through personalized service and proactive engagement.
  • Delivered product knowledge to educate customers on features and benefits, enhancing purchasing decisions.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.

Merchandising Specialist

Premium Retail Services Inc
04.2022 - 10.2024
  • Collaborated with store management teams to ensure alignment on promotional initiatives and product launches.
  • Coordinated seasonal displays and promotional setups, ensuring timely execution across multiple locations.
  • Implemented planogram updates, ensuring products were displayed according to company guidelines for maximum exposure.
  • Conducted regular audits of merchandising displays to maintain compliance with corporate standards.

Assistant Manager

Bed Bath & Beyond
08.2006 - 08.2019
  • Hired at BBB to help facilitate major renovation of older store in Tucson, AZ
  • Subsequently participated in and managed several renovations of stores throughout Southern Arizona and Las Vegas
  • Managed receiving area at multiple stores. Lowered shrink/loss at each store I received at
  • Became key member of inventory teams over years to combat shrink/loss
  • Department manager in all areas of the store over the years in charge of maintaining stock levels, ordering stock, visual merchandising, cleanliness and organization of backstock, training staff, and various tasks as assigned by store management
  • Assistant store manager assigned to all areas of the store expected to maintain customer service through staffing levels, merchandising, and training of staff
  • Attended various corporate seminars related to workplace safety, employee retention, and employee training

HVAC ductwork mechanic

SMW Inc
08.2017 - 04.2018
  • Manufactured, delivered, and installed ductwork for large commercial/industrial projects
  • Maintained and serviced large industrial ductwork manufacturing machinery
  • Kept abreast of inventory levels of raw materials to maintain production and communicated such to management to make sure orders were placed in a timely manner
  • Maintained cleanliness of shop and delivery vehicle to ensure productivity remained high

Skills

  • Machinery proficient
  • Service-oriented approach
  • Team leadership experience
  • Task focused
  • Customer service
  • Effective team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills

Timeline

Sales Associate

Green Things
10.2024 - 05.2025

Merchandising Specialist

Premium Retail Services Inc
04.2022 - 10.2024

HVAC ductwork mechanic

SMW Inc
08.2017 - 04.2018

Assistant Manager

Bed Bath & Beyond
08.2006 - 08.2019

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