Katlynn Meininger
Murfreesboro
Summary
Customer-focused professional adept at enhancing satisfaction through effective conflict resolution and communication. Proven ability to maintain accurate records and manage inventory, ensuring compliance with quality standards. Collaborates efficiently with teams to meet organizational goals while adapting to changing operational needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Receiving Associate
Modern Warriors
Nashville
12.2025 - Current
- Received incoming shipments and verified contents against purchase orders, packing slips and invoices.
- Inspected incoming shipments for quality and accuracy, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Maintained accurate records of incoming products, tracking quantities received for inventory management.
Maintenance Supervisor/Range Officer
Strategic Edge
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Supervised daily maintenance operations to ensure optimal functionality of equipment and facilities.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics, ensuring timely completion of work to meet company standards.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify potential issues, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated vendor procurement of maintenance supplies, ensuring cost-effective resource management.
- Directed safety protocols and daily range operations.
- Monitored live-fire exercises, maintaining a secure environment for all participants.
- Monitored training exercises for safety guideline adherence, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Enforced range rules and removed users for repeat or critical violations.
Valet
Metropolis
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Assisted guests with vehicle retrieval and drop-off, providing exceptional customer service.
- Located and retrieved vehicles quickly to minimize customer wait times.
- Managed parking operations during peak hours, facilitating efficient vehicle flow and minimizing wait times.
- Managed high-volume situations during peak hours by prioritizing tasks and working closely with colleagues to maintain efficiency.
- Assisted guests with luggage and personal items, ensuring smooth transitions between arrival and departure.
- Issued and collected claim tickets and processed valet parking fees.
- Accurately logged incoming vehicles, tracking keys and ticket numbers to prevent confusion or misplaced items.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing incidents and enhancing overall operational safety.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure cleanliness and organization in parking areas, enhancing guest experience.
- Maintained cleanliness of work sites, parking spaces, and guest services stations.
- Trained new staff on parking procedures and customer interaction best practices.
- Established strong relationships with customers to enhance service experience. for courteous, friendly and professional service.
- Conducted vigilant patrols to maintain safe, secure environments for guests and vehicles.
Sales Associate
Total Wine & More
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Achieved monthly sales targets by applying effective sales strategies and leveraging extensive product knowledge.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of inventory and promotions to drive sales.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and improve performance metrics.
- Implemented merchandising strategies that enhanced product visibility and customer engagement.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints efficiently, fostering positive relationships.
- Cultivated positive relationships with customers to encourage loyalty to recommend products, driving increased sales revenue.
- Assisted customers in selecting products, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Guided customers to locate desired merchandise for a better shopping experience and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Trained new associates on product knowledge and customer service best practices.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Floor Lead
Hobby Lobby
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing prompt, courteous service during peak hours, facilitating positive shopping experiences.
- Resolved customer inquiries or concerns quickly and professionally, contributing to a supportive and efficient store environment.
- Interacted with customers upon entry, identifying their needs to provide appropriate assistance.
- Managed inventory levels through regular stock checks and replenishment, ensuring product availability for customers.
- Implemented efficient restocking procedures, reducing time spent on inventory management tasks.
- Regularly monitored stock levels on display shelves, restocking items to ensure availability for customers.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during handling and storage of merchandise items.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing priorities or store needs, effectively balancing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Maintained clear and clean aisles while restocking to facilitate safe movement for customers.
Order Specialist
Loomis
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Coordinated with operations team to align delivery schedules and optimize order fulfillment.
- Supervised staff to ensure timely processing, packing, and dispatch of orders to scheduled destinations.
- Inspected and prioritized custom orders from clients to confirm satisfaction and meet expectations.
- Process all incoming orders.
- Delegated daily tasks to operations staff.
- Arranged historical data to ensure accurate retrieval during audit processes. for audit purposes.
Fine Dining Server
Henley
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Recommended menu items, specials, and wine selections, contributing to increased sales and enhancing guest experience
- Oversaw assigned section of tables, ensuring smooth service and high guest satisfaction
- Took and delivered guests' orders accurately and efficiently resulting in a high level of customer satisfaction
- Collaborated with servers and team members to facilitate seamless guest flow throughout restaurant
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area resulting in a pleasant and comfortable dining environment
Range Safety Officer and Sales Associate
Nashville Armory
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Enforce range rules and cultivate a safe environment through strict adherence of safety protocols.
- Observe customer behaviors to identify security threats and escalate concerns to supervisors.
- Complete required paperwork and background checks for each purchase.
- Double-check legal documents for accuracy of customer information.
- Developed expertise in the latest firearm and ammunition types.
- Managed range supplies and procurement processes while monitoring inventory levels to ensure availability.
- Keep inventory of firearms and ammunition well-organized, stocked, and secure.
- Advised customers on products and accessories tailored to their intended uses, enhancing their purchasing experience.
- Connect with customers using strong conversational skills to uncover unique needs.
- Increased sales through effective cross-selling of firearms and accessories, aligning products with customer needs.
- Arranged merchandise and maintained displays to keep the sales floor well-stocked and organized.
Sales Associate
Buy Buy Baby
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Demonstrated exceptional customer service to foster positive shopping experiences.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to identify and meet their needs.
- Assist customers throughout their entire shopping and purchasing process experience.
- Arranged new merchandise displays to attract customer attention and boost sales. in accordance with signage and displays to increase sales.
- Maintain knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Retain product, service, and company policy knowledge to serve as the team lead for training new coworkers and assisting customers.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to ensure organization and enhance productivity.
- Help maintain store inventory levels and assist with orderliness and cleanliness of sales floor and stock room.
- Receive, check-in and stock merchandise storewide.
- Met merchandise processing standards by efficiently handling stock and inventory procedures..
- Investigate and resolve variances with inventory records.
- Stock shelves with new merchandise and check for outdated, damaged, or otherwise unfit items.
Overnight Stocker
Whole Foods Market
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Stocked groceries on shelves to enhance product availability for customers.
- Replenished product on the floor.
- Ensured inventory was properly marked and appropriately placed for efficient shopping experience.
- Updated and maintained endcaps with new and seasonal products to attract customer interest.
- Reviewed and set planograms for the aisles.
- Achieve deadlines through strong communication and organizational practices.
Clothing Outfitter
Cabela's
11.2018 - 07.2020
- Assisted guests in finding desired clothing sizes and brands, enhancing their shopping experience.
- Provided recommendations based on seasonal trends and customer preferences, guiding informed purchase decisions.
- Utilized customer service skills and product knowledge to address inquiries from customers, fostering satisfaction.
- Assisted in organizing merchandise displays to enhance product visibility.
- Restocked merchandise on the sales floor to maintain inventory levels.
- Ensure consistency with sizing and tagging products.
- Prepared clothing sections for close of business according to department standards.
- Let each guest know the benefits of the club.
Overnight Stocker
Joann's Fabrics and Crafts
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Stocked shelves overnight to maximize product availability for customers.
- Managed marketing displays to effectively communicate current pricing and promotions.
- Maintained and updated planograms to align with seasonal changes and product updates.
Inventory Management Specialist
Toys r Us
10.2015 - 06.2018
- Maintain inventory balance and cycle counts.
- Built and maintained planograms and promotional displays to optimize product placement.
- Led customer service initiatives and trained new sales associates on effective practices.
- Train new team members for cashier and stocking positions.
- Engaged with guests positively to enhance their shopping experience and ensure satisfaction.
- Stocked shelves overnight while assisting with cashier duties during peak hours.
- Inform customers of the benefits of the store credit card.
Education
High School Diploma -
Homeschooled
Maryland5 2014
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Merchandising
- Safety protocols
- Customer service
- Organization
- Administrative Support
- Communication
- Client relationship management
- Quality Control
- Quality assurance
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Task prioritization
- Verbal and written communication
AWARDS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Employee of the month at Toys R Us, Positive Customer Surveys at Toys R Us, Star Cards at Cabela's
Timeline
Receiving Associate
Modern Warriors
12.2025 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor/Range Officer
Strategic Edge
02.2025 - 09.2025
Valet
Metropolis
01.2025 - 03.2025
Sales Associate
Total Wine & More
06.2024 - 12.2024
Floor Lead
Hobby Lobby
06.2024 - 08.2024
Order Specialist
Loomis
08.2022 - 03.2024
Fine Dining Server
Henley
06.2022 - 09.2022
Range Safety Officer and Sales Associate
Nashville Armory
03.2021 - 08.2022
Sales Associate
Buy Buy Baby
01.2021 - 06.2021
Overnight Stocker
Whole Foods Market
07.2019 - 09.2020
Clothing Outfitter
Cabela's
11.2018 - 07.2020
Overnight Stocker
Joann's Fabrics and Crafts
09.2017 - 10.2018
Inventory Management Specialist
Toys r Us
10.2015 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Homeschooled