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Andre Plante
Minneapolis,MN
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Summary
Enthusiastic retail professional with hands-on experience in customer service, payment processing and sales. Strong communicator and team player, eager to learn new processes to support overall organizational success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Richfield Liquor
Richfield , Mn
09.2026 - Current
- Operated cash register to process customer transactions efficiently.
- Handle cash, credit, and debit transactions with accuracy and care.
- Guided customers in locating products and offered tailored recommendations to enhance shopping experience.
- Educate customers on promotions and special offers available in-store.
- Process returns and exchanges according to store policies.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the checkout area and store displays.
- Coordinated with team members to maintain efficient store operations during peak hours.
- Monitored inventory levels at register and communicated discrepancies to management for timely resolution.
- Stacked shelves with merchandise to ensure product availability and accessibility.
Fire Fighter
Minneapolis Fire Department
Minneapolis, MN
09.2015 - 05.2026
- Responded to emergency calls and assessed situations for effective action.
- Operated fire suppression equipment during active firefighting operations.
- Conducted fire safety inspections and identified potential hazards in buildings.
- Participated in training exercises to enhance firefighting techniques and teamwork.
- Provided first aid and CPR to injured individuals at emergency scenes.
- Collaborated with community programs to educate the public on fire safety.
- Maintained firefighting gear and ensured readiness for emergency response.
- Assisted in disaster recovery efforts following major incidents or emergencies.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Cleaned, serviced, and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Laid hose lines to establish water supply for firefighting operations. and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
- Used axes and tools to breach obstacles during emergency response. and other tools to break through windows and debris.
- Located victims trapped by fires, extricated and rendered first aid.
- Triaged patients to assist emergency workers in administering medical care.
Owner Operater
Authentic Cabinet Works
Minneapolis, Minnesota
01.2000 - 04.2016
- Managed daily operations of custom cabinet design and fabrication.
- Oversaw project timelines and ensured timely delivery of products.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards.
- Coordinated client consultations to understand design preferences.
- Created detailed specifications for custom cabinetry projects.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain a positive reputation for the business.
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
- Negotiated contracts with clients for products or services rendered by the company.
- Developed business plan and budget to maximize profitability.
- Identified potential risks associated with operations in order to minimize liabilities.
- Implemented cost-saving measures across departments while maintaining quality standards.
- Conducted market research to identify new business opportunities.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Cabinet Making
Mpls Hennipen Tech
MinnepolisSkills
- Point of sale operation
- Transaction processing
- Cash handling
- Customer service
- Customer assistance
- Customer interaction
- Sales techniques
- Point of sale systems
- Inventory management
- Inventory control
- Retail merchandising
- Product knowledge
- Product placement
- Pricing strategies
- Visual merchandising
- Loss prevention
- Store organization
- Store safety
- Quality assurance
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Problem solving
- Complex Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Stress resilience
- Clear communication
- Project management
- Patience and empathy
- Community outreach
- Report preparation
- Hazard identification
- First aid certification
- Fire alarm response
- Physical fitness
- Project management
- Sales reporting
- Budget management
- Quality assurance
- Budget management
- Visual merchandising
Certification
- State Certified Fire Investigation
Timeline
Cashier
Richfield Liquor
09.2026 - Current
Fire Fighter
Minneapolis Fire Department
09.2015 - 05.2026
Owner Operater
Authentic Cabinet Works
01.2000 - 04.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Cabinet Making
Mpls Hennipen Tech