Adam Rivera
Coachella,CA
Summary
Effective at working in fast-paced grocery environments to restock and arrange merchandise in an appealing way. Upbeat and friendly team player with a good attitude and willingness to take on any task. Versatile team member offering over 13 years of experience handling tasks smoothly and efficiently. Adapts well to changing processes, programs and team requirements. Eager to contribute to growing company.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Chain Sales Merchandiser
Southern Glazer's Wine And Spirits
05.2016 - Current
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
Bartender
Laser Oasis
04.2017 - 11.2017
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Mechanic
Midas Automotive
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
Bartender
Spotlight 29 Casino
07.2015 - 02.2016
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
Substitue
Coachella Valley Unified School District
09.2010 - 04.2015
- Pleasantly greeted all office visitors and asked open-ended questions to determine needs.
- Maintained accurate records of all absences, truancy issues and disciplinary actions.
- Input daily attendance information into office database for [Number]-student school.
- Called parents and guardians to inquire about late or truant students.
- Operated telephone systems to answer and route incoming calls along with taking and delivering messages.
Line Service Technician
Tradition Aviation
01.2010 - 06.2013
- Documented all operations and managed communication with team members.
- Inspected all products for quality and optimum performance.
- Adjusted equipment and troubleshot issues.
- Maintained and operated automated manufacturing equipment.
- Performed minor repairs on equipment and administered product changeovers.
- Directed vehicles to designated storage and take-off areas using hand signals and lighted batons.
- Towed aircraft to gates and hangars using tractors and other vehicles.
- Refilled aircraft potable water tanks, applying appropriate safety and health guidelines to connections and transportation.
- Emptied lavatory systems and refilled sanitizer fluid tanks to prescribed levels.
- Maintained accurate documentation of performed work and completed tasks.
- Mixed and tested cleaning compounds and solutions for compliance with recommended compositions.
- De-greased aircraft exteriors using approved cleaning solvents and equipment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Education
GED -
Coachella Valley Adult School
2013
Skills
- Pricing Controls
- Vendor Relations
- Supplier Audits
- Product Inventory Counts
- Developing Trust
- Visual Displays
- Brand Visibility
- Professional Relationships
- Floor Set Design
- Window Displays
- In-Store Support
- POS Systems Knowledge
- Signage and Graphics
- Product Merchandising and Distribution
- End Cap Placement
- Critical Thinking
- Merchandise Stocking and Replenishing
- Customer Relationship Management
- Advising and Coaching
- Visual Merchandising
- Display Resetting
Timeline
Bartender
Laser Oasis
04.2017 - 11.2017
Chain Sales Merchandiser
Southern Glazer's Wine And Spirits
05.2016 - Current
Mechanic
Midas Automotive
05.2016 - 10.2016
Bartender
Spotlight 29 Casino
07.2015 - 02.2016
Substitue
Coachella Valley Unified School District
09.2010 - 04.2015
Line Service Technician
Tradition Aviation
01.2010 - 06.2013
GED -
Coachella Valley Adult School