Brent Oliver
Columbia, SC *****
************@*****.***
USAF E-5 Staff Sergeant Veteran, and a well accomplished Food Retail Worker, Delivery Driver, Assistant Store Manager and Parts Coordinator with more than 20 years working in the Retail Sales and Managerial sector. Determined and passionate with excellent capabilities in building strong and successful teams, Customer Service, and creating a positive working environment. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Injection Mold Operator
Mekra Lang North America-Ridgeway, SC
September 2024 to Present
• Operated injection molding machines to produce high-quality plastic parts according to specifications.
• Followed safety protocols and procedures at all times to ensure a safe working environment.
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Other duties may be assigned.
Front End Associate
SCOTTIE'S CAFÉ AND GRILL-Blythewood, SC
January 2023 to Present
Customer Service with customers. Cashier, Cut Cakes for customers. Answer phone for take out orders. Take walk-in orders to-go. Bag up take out food orders. Make and Mix Dressings for store use. Do any extra work for restaurant if needed.
Amazon 3rd Party Delivery Driver
R & R Delivery Service LLC-Elgin, SC
June 2022 to January 2023
Deliver packages to customers. Making 100-200 stops a day. Navigate a variety of routes throughout delivery area. Drive and operate vehicle safely. Load and Unload packages at DC. Not employed
Columbia, SC
February 2021 to June 2022
Father passed away. Had emotional breakdown to take time away for myself. Parts Coordinator
John Harris Body Shop-Columbia, SC
February 2020 to January 2021
Inspected parts for damage.
Set-up returns on merchandise not needed or damaged. Ordered parts for vehicles. Assistant General Manager
Advanced Auto Parts-Columbia, SC
June 2010 to December 2019
Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned the proper change for cash transactions. Greeted customers in a timely fashion while quickly determining their needs. Contacted other store locations to determine merchandise availability. Resolved all customer complaints in a professional manner while prioritizing customer satisfaction. Priced merchandise, stock shelves and took inventory of supplies. Recommended merchandise to customers based on their needs and preferences. Built relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeat business. Answered customer telephone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner. Completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including counting the contents of the cash register.
Materials Manager -Transportation Office
South Carolina Air National Guard-Eastover, SC
August 1999 to August 2009
Sorted, received, and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel, including parcel packaging, preparation, and efficient shipping. Oversee inventory activities, including materials monitoring, ordering or requisition, and supply stocking or re-stocking.
Demonstrated and applied product knowledge of all company items. Transported inventory items to appropriate locations. Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures. Supervised and motivated staff and management.
Security Forces Augmentee at McEntire Air National Guard Base and Shaw Air Force Base. Education
Supply Management in Lackland Air Force Base
AF Basic Training & Tech School - San Antonio, TX
October 1999 to April 2000
Unknown in Criminal Justice
Midlands Technical College - Columbia, SC
September 1996 to June 1997
Unknown in Criminal Justice
Spartanburg Methodist College - Spartanburg, SC
September 1995 to May 1996
High School Diploma
Richland Northeast High School - Columbia, SC
August 1995
Skills
• Sales and Marketing Excellent communication skills Strong work ethic Opening and closing procedures
Skilled problem solver Staff scheduling
Natural leader Motivated team player (10+ years)
• Inventory Control (10+ years)
• Management (10+ years)
• Military Experience (10+ years)
• POS (10+ years)
• Pricing (10+ years)
• Retail Sales (9 years)
• Sales Management (10+ years)
• Store Management Experience (9 years)
• Microsoft Office (10+ years)
• Transportation Management (10+ years)
• Logistics (10+ years)
• Account Management (10+ years)
• Supply Chain (10+ years)
• Merchandising (10+ years)
• Purchasing (10+ years)
• Profit & Loss (5 years)
• Payroll (8 years)
• Operations Management (5 years)
• Freight Experience (8 years)
• Accounts Receivable (10+ years)
• Microsoft Excel (5 years)
• Supervising experience (10+ years)
• Customer service (10+ years)
• Courier (10+ years)
• Warehouse supervisor experience (8 years)
• Store management (9 years)
• Shipping & receiving (10+ years)
• Warehouse distribution (10+ years)
• Warehouse management (7 years)
• Supply chain management (5 years)
• Forklift (10+ years)
• Warehouse experience (10+ years)
• Leadership (10+ years)
• Sales (10+ years)
• Heavy lifting (10+ years)
• Order Picking (10+ years)
• Load & Unload (10+ years)
• Augmentee Military Security (4 years)
• Packaging
• Plastics Injection Molding
Military Service
Branch: SC Air National Guard
Service Country: United States
Rank: E-5
August 1999 to August 2009
Supply / Logistics
Augmentee Security Forces
Commendations:
Awarded “Airman of the Year” 169th LRS Squadron USAF in 2001. Military Humanitarian Award for distinguished service in 2007. Certifications and Licenses
CPR/AED
January 2020 to Present
Current CPR & AED
Forklift Certified
August 1999 to August 2009
10k Forklift Certification
CPR & First Aid
August 1999 to August 2009
Military First Aid / Buddy Care Instructor