Darshan Patel

Dedicated and reliable retail associate with hands-on experience in overnight stocking, grocery operations, food service, and team supervision. Proven ability to restock shelves efficiently, maintain store cleanliness, handle deliveries, and deliver excellent customer service. Strong background in inventory management, food safety, and working in fast-paced retail environments.

Currently completing an MSc. in Computational Science, bringing strong attention to detail and organizational skills to every role.

Overnight Associate - Walmart - Sudbury, ON

(2025-10)

• Restock shelves overnight across grocery, general merchandise, and consumables departments to ensure full product availability for daily store opening.
• Receive, sort, and organize incoming freight deliveries; verify counts against purchase orders and report discrepancies to management.
• Rotate stock following FIFO (First In, First Out) practices to minimize waste and maintain product freshness standards.
• Operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and stock carts to move and position merchandise efficiently throughout the store.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of aisles, backroom, and receiving areas to meet store safety and presentation standards.
• Collaborate with overnight team members to complete stocking targets within set timeframes and meet store readiness benchmarks.
• Assist in scanning and scanning items for inventory audits; flag damaged or expired products for removal and reporting.

Part-Time Supervisor - Subway - Hanmer, Sudbury, ON

(2025-05 - 2025-10)

• Supervised daily store operations including opening/closing procedures, inventory management, and team scheduling.
• Monitored food preparation, storage temperatures, and cleanliness to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Trained and coached new team members on customer service standards, food handling protocols, and POS system usage.
• Handled cash management, daily sales reconciliation, and end-of-shift reporting.
• Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally, maintaining high satisfaction and repeat business.

Sandwich Artist - Subway - Garson, Sudbury, ON

(2024-12 - 2025-05)

• Prepared and assembled food items following standardized recipes and portion guidelines to ensure product consistency.
• Provided friendly and efficient customer service, taking orders accurately and upselling promotional items.
• Maintained cleanliness of food prep areas, equipment, and dining space in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Restocked ingredients and supplies, monitored expiry dates, and flagged items requiring replenishment.
• Operated POS system to process transactions accurately and handle cash and card payments.

MSc. - Computational Science - Laurentian University (2024-08 - 2025-12)

Bachelor's - Computer Engineering - Gujarat Technological University (2019-06 - 2023-05)