Cael Parker

Experience

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  The TJX Companies, Inc.

  Jul 2017 - Jan 2020

  Store Associate

  Take trucks and process merchandise to be store floor ready. Stock merchandise and run the dressing room. Inventory. Have filled in coordinators' roles when a regular associate was out.

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  Firehouse Theatre Project Inc

  Aug 2019 - May 2021

  Paid Work Study Student

  Assist in preparing for shows and upkeep of theater. Run box office. Office work: calendar listings and content for social media. Assistant stage manager.

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  Walgreens

  Jun 2021 - Dec 2023

  Inventory Specialist

  Responsible for executing, monitoring, and training inventory best practices and standard operating procedures for the entire store, including both front end and pharmacy. Assisted with receiving and stocking merchandise in accordance with company standards. Conducted regular audits of inventory to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions. Collaborated with store management to optimize inventory ordering processes. Implemented ideated solutions to ensure smooth movement of inventory throughout the store. Utilized inventory management software to track stock levels, monitor product expiration dates, and generate reports. Trained and supervised team members on proper inventory handling procedures. Implemented inventory control measures to reduce shrinkage and loss. Assisted in training new employees.Customer Service AssociateStock merchandise and cashier duties. Run photo department including fulfilling specialty orders. Receive and send out packages. Reset store sections. Show less

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  European Innovation Academy

  Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

  Participant (Chief Executive Officer/Chief Technology Officer)

  3-week startup sandbox accelerator program that fostered future entrepreneurs to develop a product in a startup environment. Collaborated and formed a multi-background international team. Was elected as CEO to lead the team throughout the startup process. Worked as CTO to develop Figma prototype and landing page for prototype product. Pitched to investors about the product.

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  VCU da Vinci Center

  Aug 2023 - now

  I helped manage and co-facilitator for Shift Retail Lab's Shelfie Program [Fast Company Awarded Innovation Winner 2023]. Run logistics and act as the main point of contact for participants in the Shelfie Program. Consult and mentor upcoming entrepreneurs. Lead special projects focused on enhancing the utilization and aesthetics of designated spaces. Assist in the improving the Shelfie Program through iteration with team members. Conceptualized and executed creative installations. Collaborated with cross-functional teams. Provided day-to-day operational support. Show less

  • VCU da Vinci Center Postdoctoral Fellow at the Shift Retail Lab

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Adjunct Instructor

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Shift Retail Lab Operations Graduate Assistantship

    Aug 2023 - Sept 2024
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  DEVSIO

  May 2024 - Aug 2024

  Digital Product Design & Development Contractor

  As a part-time Digital Product Design & Development team member, I support the design and delivery of digital product discovery and development initiatives for DEVSIO. My role involves contributing to and facilitating design thinking practices, conducting end user research and analysis, and engaging in digital prototyping and user testing for various DEVSIO initiatives and partner engagements.