Albert Ruiz
Porterville,CA
Summary
Dynamic sales associate with proven expertise at Lowe’s in enhancing customer engagement and driving repeat business. Skilled in cash handling and maintaining accuracy in transactions, complemented by strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities. Recognized for fostering a positive work environment and efficiently managing stock to optimize store presentation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Lowe’s
Porterville, CA
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
General Laborer
United Staffing Associates - Visalia, CA
Porterville, CA
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Completed tasks efficiently for timely project completion within set deadlines.
- Increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
Cashier/Customer Service
Target
Porterville, CA
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
Cook
McDonald's
Lindsay, CA
07.2016 - 09.2018
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Education
General Ed - General Studies
Lindsay Senior High
Lindsay, CA06.2022
Skills
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Problem-solving
- Listening skills
- Excellent people skills
- Cash handling
- Money handling
- Cash register operation
- Stocking and receiving
Timeline
Sales Associate
Lowe’s
03.2024 - 04.2025
General Laborer
United Staffing Associates - Visalia, CA
09.2021 - 04.2022
Cashier/Customer Service
Target
08.2021 - 03.2022
Cook
McDonald's
07.2016 - 09.2018
General Ed - General Studies
Lindsay Senior High