Michelle Mireles

Reliable and physically resilient professional with extensive experience across retail operations, logistics, vendor management, and inventory control. Proactive team player with a proven track record of maintaining high-accuracy standards in fast-paced fulfillment environments, managing event logistics, and optimizing workspace organization.

Fulfillment & Stock Specialist at TARGET (2025-10 – 2026-01)

• Executed digital order fulfillment under tight deadlines, utilizing price scanners and digital tracking tools to maintain high accuracy rates.
• Managed continuous physical demands, including walking, bending, and reaching to pull inventory from high-volume stockrooms.
• Collaborated with team members to organize backroom inventory, ensuring a safe and efficient workflow.

Small Business Owner & Maker at 8.25 DESIGNS (2022-09 – Present)

• Manage end-to-end supply chain logistics, including raw material sourcing, inventory tracking, and final product shipping.
• Implement strict quality control measures to inspect finished goods and minimize defect rates.
• Optimize studio workspace organization to streamline production and maintain accurate inventory reorder points.

Events & Vendor Manager at I HEART INDIE MARKETS (2022-06 – 2025-06)

• Managed on-site logistics, physical layout setup, and vendor coordination for high-attendance community markets.
• Served as the primary liaison for hundreds of vendors, directing booth placement and coordinating transport.
• Curated vendor line-ups and managed the end-to-end communication pipeline, including onboarding, invoicing, and follow-ups.
• Allocated and tracked promotional budgets for localized event marketing, flyers, and advertisements across multiple city locations.
• Monitored event grounds to maintain safety standards, cleanliness, and rapid resolution of operational bottlenecks.

Sales, Technical Support & Warehouse Helper at TV EARS (2019-07 – 2022-07)

• Administrative Accuracy: Navigated complex order entry systems and maintained precise customer records in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem Resolution: Provided real-time support and addressed technical complaints with empathy and professional grace.
• Processed and evaluated returned inventory, testing equipment according to specific technical manuals to determine repair viability.
• Maintained precise documentation for warehouse records and equipment testing logs.
• Assisted warehouse teams with stock rotation, inventory updates, and material handling as needed.

Store Clerk & Signmaker at WHOLE FOODS MARKET (2003-09 – 2018-07)

• Maintained grocery floor visual standards by stocking, rotating, and facing products to ensure freshness and visual appeal.
• Conducted comprehensive manual inventory counts and pulled damaged or expired goods from the sales floor.
• Hand-crafted store signage and trained new hires on operational guidelines and store standards.

Degree in Graphic Design – The Art Institute of Pittsburgh