Nicholas DePoto

385 Kenyon St
Stratford, CT 06614
(M) 203-985-5887
(H) 203-383-2230

To put my strong management background to use in an environment that will allow

me new opportunities for personal growth and career advancement.
Qualifications
Skill set includes customer relations, adherence to company standards, and effe
ctive
time & resource management
Proactive in seeking ways to improve productivity
Able to implement graphic arts skills to aid sales and to support marketing cam
paigns
Ability to meet deadlines & exceed goals

Work History
September 2009-January 2010, Area Supervisor, Ocean State Job Lot, Milford, CT
Responsible for the daily merchandising of Seasonal, Toys and Sporting Goods dep
artments. The Area Supervisor controls ordering, receiving, stocking, signing, a
d setup, and maintenance standards in their area. The Area Supervisor also parti
cipates in the coverage and responsibilities of the Front End/Service Desk.

2006 to 2009, Team Lead, Target, Orange, CT

Supervises a staff of eight in such areas as
customer service, hiring, staff development and training, conducting personal ev
aluations
& conflict resolution, and giving general day-to-day operational guidance.
December 2008-March 2008: Performed a four-month assignment as Front-End Ma
nager, responsible for managing the cashier area
service desk. Notable achievements include dramatic turnaround in infant departm
ent
revenue, and reduction of absenteeism & tardiness.

2004-2006, Owner of, Prism Graphics, West Haven, CT

Develop the overall layout and production design of magazines, newspapers, journ
als, corporate reports, and other publications. They also produce promotional di
splays, packaging, and marketing brochures for products and services, design dis
tinctive logos for products and businesses. Prepare sketches or layouts by hand
or with the aid of a computer to illustrate their vision for the design. They se
lect colors, sound, artwork, photography, animation, style of type, and other vi
sual elements for the design.

August 2001 to November 2001, Clerical Assistant for Yales OBGYN Office
Fundamentally responsible for the processing of member and project donations, an
d the corresponding thank you process that applies to each donation. Maintain th
e office environment by answering phones, filing, and performing special project
s such as direct mail campaigns, proofreading and editing and other office relat
ed work.
1996 2004, Assistant Manager, Leslies Jewelers, West Haven, CT
Jewelry sales. Also responsible for inventory, displays, and estate state jewelr
y processing
through Ebay, including item photography, descriptions, listings & shipment.

Education; 2004 to 2006

Associates Degree in Graphic Arts, Gateway Community College, New Haven, CT

Volunteerism
2005 -2010, Alzheimers Association Committee
2005-2006, West Haven Mayoral Election Committee
2000-2003, West Haven Business Association Committee
1998-2002, Assistant Coach for the Challengers Little League Team
1996-1998, West Haven Library, Reading to Kids
1996-1998, Teachers Assistant, W.H.H.S Graphic Arts Department

References
Gene Sullivan 203-933-3291
April Richards 203-687-3670
Chris Hoff 203-878-7780