Joshua Velasco

-Conducted comprehensive candidate screenings and evaluations to align talent with client requirements utilizing effective sourcing, screening, and interviewing techniques. -Managed a portfolio of contract employees, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and client expectations. -Collaborated with Sales Managers to identify target markets, essential skill sets, and optimize territory management strategies. -Promoted a collaborative team environment by sharing best practices and documenting processes within CRM and ATS systems such as Salesforce. -Oversaw all pre-employment processes to facilitate a seamless onboarding experience for new hires.

-Led a comprehensive review and analysis of the 2022 Fall Beer Planograms, identifying areas for improvement and lessons learned to enhance the 2023 Fall Beer Planograms. -Collaborated in the selection of new items for the 2023 Fall Beer Planograms, strategically incorporating high-demand products to optimize sales and customer satisfaction helping enhance sales by 14.6% to this date. -Orchestrated cross-functional teams, including suppliers and store staff, to ensure the seamless execution of merchandising plans, fostering collaboration and achieving project milestones in preparation for the August 1st Fall transition. -Worked closely with Molson Coors, Lakeshore Beverage, and Carbliss to develop the 2023 Score Great Deals plans, fostering strong vendor relationships and securing advantageous promotions.

-Served as an Executive Board officer within the chapter, providing advice and input for the advancement of the Fraternity during Executive Board meetings and chapter meetings of over 90 members. -Developed and implemented a written scholarship program that included: an academic resource list, study skills information, and a personal study hours schedule for members. -Enforced academic eligibility requirements. -Ensured a 100% success rate for Fall 2022 new members, achieving active status.

-Fulfilled an active role within a diverse, cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team of interns that researched and analyzed name brands that Jewel Osco could potentially franchise to increase sales in the bakery department. -Developed a marketing plan in partnership with our intern team and group mentor, on the benefits and costs of franchising with Molly’s Cupcakes. -Presented our marketing plan to a select group of 30 Jewel Osco executives. -Shadowed and assisted in-store managers on daily tasks, including scheduling, inventory control, product placement, and financial auditing. -Participated in a shipping trade show that featured the wide variety of products that Jewel Osco sells in stores.

-In charge of ensuring customer satisfaction by picking the correct order. -Responsible for doing multiple tasks at once in an efficient manner. -Communicated with coworkers in English and Spanish. -Aided in the transportation of equipment from one warehouse to another. -Responsible for checking and making sure merchandise is in stock. -Maintained cleanliness and safety of the workspace

-Assisted in arranging equipment for different events taking place. -Greeted guests and ensuring customer satisfaction -Responsible for scorekeeping different events and refereeing games -Monitored children that attended after-school program -Oversaw open gyms and aided people when injured -Worked well in a team environment but also independently