Professional Summary
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Work History
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Alexander Smith

Target
Winfield,IL
7
years of professional experience

Experienced operations-focused team leader with a background in food and beverage, security, and store closing. Known for team leadership, inventory control, and dependable execution of daily priorities to support safe, organized, and efficient operations.

Work History

Food and Beverage Team Leader

2 Years 1 Month
Target | 10.2024 - Current
  • Trained team members on food safety, sanitation, and department procedures.
  • Supervised food and beverage team tasks to maintain guest-ready presentation and stocked aisles.
  • Monitored inventory levels and replenished high-demand products to reduce out-of-stock gaps.
  • Coordinated daily workload across pricing, stocking, and zoning priorities.
  • Communicated priorities clearly to keep closing and opening tasks on schedule.
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring product freshness and implementing proper rotation practices.

Target Security Specialist

2 Years 11 Months
Target | 11.2021 - 10.2024
  • Monitored surveillance systems to identify suspicious activity and support loss prevention efforts.
  • Conducted access control checks to verify authorized entry and protect restricted areas.
  • Responded to safety incidents, documenting findings and escalating concerns through proper security channels.
  • Completed detailed incident reports with accurate observations, timelines, and corrective actions.
  • Detected potential threats proactively through regular monitoring of surveillance systems and analyzing incident reports.

Closing Expert

1 Year 11 Months
Target | 12.2019 - 11.2021
  • Executed closing procedures, ensuring sales floor, fitting rooms, and backroom met readiness standards.
  • Recovered merchandise and zoned aisles to maintain organized, guest ready presentation.
  • Coordinated end-of-day priorities with leadership to complete recovery and compliance tasks efficiently.
  • Recovered merchandise and zoned aisles to maintain organized, guest-ready presentation.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.

Education

Associate of Arts

College of DuPage | Glen Ellyn, IL | 05-2023

Skills

Inventory management
Operations oversight
Team leadership
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Team collaboration
Dependability

Timeline

Food and Beverage Team Leader

Target
10.2024 - CurrentRead More

Target Security Specialist

Target
11.2021 - 10.2024Read More

Closing Expert

Target
12.2019 - 11.2021Read More

College of DuPage

Associate of Arts
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Alexander Smith