John Michalek
Lakewood,CO
Summary
Sales professional with solid track record in driving revenue growth and enhancing customer satisfaction. Adept at building strong client relationships, leveraging product knowledge, and implementing effective sales strategies. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability ensures consistent achievement of goals in dynamic environments. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and time management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lumber and Building Supplies Sales Associate
Home Depot
05.2021 - 11.2025
- Drive sales of construction and building materials by identifying customer needs, providing expert product recommendations, and developing detailed material specifications for contractors, builders, and homeowners.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships that generate repeat business, positive referrals, and account growth.
- Develop detailed material take-offs and manage orders to ensure accurate, on-time fulfillment.
- Manage assigned product categories with focus on demand generation and customer satisfaction.
- Perform daily inventory checks and manage on-hand demand of building materials to ensure availability and operational efficiency.
- Certified forklift operator; manage inventory flow and operational efficiency.
- Awarded the Platinum Customer Service Award for outstanding sales performance and customer satisfaction.
- Received multiple Homer Badges for exceptional work performance across departments.
- Completed Home Depot Management Training Course and served as acting Department Supervisor.
Desk Manager
Legends Baseball and Softball Academy
08.2016 - 04.2020
- Managed client relations, processed transactions, and coordinated facility operations.
- Supported instructional programs and facility management.
Education
Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Organizational Studies
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.2025
Bachelor of Business/Sports Management -
University of Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO05.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Regis Jesuit High School
Aurora, CO05.2020
Skills
- Sales & Customer Solutions: Driving product sales, building long-term customer relationships, and meeting sales objectives
- Product Knowledge: Building materials, construction supplies, contractor applications
- Customer Relations: Relationship building, specifications development, tailored solutions
- Organizational: Time management, multi-task prioritization, independent initiative
- Communication: Cross-functional collaboration, customer communication, problem-solving
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Goal oriented
- Verbal/written communication
- Conflict resolution
- Sales expertise
- Product sales
- Professional demeanor
- Retail store operations
- Inventory tracking
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Helped customers in planning and executing DIY projects.
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Aided in consistently making the Lumber and Building Materials department the top revenue earning department in the store
- One of two employees authorized to maintain correct on inventory on hand counts as well as managing product sales with material delivery quantities.
- Selected and completed HIPO management training
- Received the Platinum Homer Badge status for customer service.
Certification
- Forklift Certified until 2026
- Reach Certified until 2026
- HIPO Management Training Certification
Timeline
Lumber and Building Supplies Sales Associate
Home Depot
05.2021 - 11.2025
Desk Manager
Legends Baseball and Softball Academy
08.2016 - 04.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Regis Jesuit High School
Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Organizational Studies
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Business/Sports Management -
University of Colorado