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Armond Hardy-Royster

College Park,MD

Summary

Highly motivated retail professional with expertise in customer service, product knowledge, and inventory management. Proven ability to exceed sales targets through strong communication, understanding customer needs, and creating positive shopping experiences. Skilled in merchandising, store layout optimization, and problem-solving, leading to improved customer satisfaction and loyalty. Adept at teamwork and operations, with a passion for continuous learning and success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Selling Floor Assistant Manager

Nordstrom Rack
Washington, DC
08.2024 - Current
  • Assisted customers in finding the right products for their needs.
  • Gained expertise in efficiently executing markdowns and managing pricing adjustments.
  • Contributed to multiple departments, merchandising product displays, and organizing fixtures on the sales floor to optimize product visibility.
  • Assisted with inventory rotation and sizing.
  • Trained and mentored employees on store policies and effective customer service techniques.
  • Learned how to efficiently put the truck away in a timely manner.
  • Monitor store performance to ensure that we are achieving our goals.
  • Update and monitor the singles tracker daily, ensuring all entries are accurately recorded.
  • Conducted a business review for my department to identify the best-selling product and explore ways to improve in other areas.
  • Effectively manage escalated customer inquiries, using strong judgment and problem-solving skills to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
  • Awarded ADM Spotlight Recognition – April 2025.

Retail Leadership Trainee

Nordstrom
Tysons Corner, VA
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Assisted team members with a range of tasks and responsibilities.
  • Built strong customer relationships to ensure a positive, enjoyable shopping experience.
  • Developed practical skills in sales, merchandising, and inventory control through direct use of
    RFID technology
  • Gained valuable insights on goal-setting and merchandising strategies from top leaders to enhance the company's performance.
  • Successfully completed the program and earned my first role as an assistant.

Retail Associate

K&G Fashion Superstore
Norfolk, VA
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Maintained store appearance by stocking shelves, organizing merchandise displays, and cleaning counters.
  • Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
  • Receive merchandise from truck, cut everything open and open it to be hung up.
  • Received Emplovee of the month of May 2023
  • Learned how to take control and work independently

Gained plenty of hands on experience

Delivery Driver

YNOT Italian
Norfolk, VA
01.2022 - 08.2022

• Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.

  • Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
  • Gain great experience at working in a fast past environment
  • Also learned how to take the next step to complete a task.
  • Has customer engagemnet

Cafe Worker

Chowan University
Murfreesboro, NC
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Prepared food orders, such as sandwiches, salads, and beverages.
  • Stocked service areas with napkins, utensils, condiments, and other supplies.
  • Cleaned tables in the dining area.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean working environment by sweeping floors, removing trash, and by washing dishes.

Court Monitor

Surge Adventure Park
Newport News, VA
02.2019 - 11.2019
  • Monitored court proceedings to ensure a safe and secure environment for all participants.
  • Maintain safety of all guests.
  • Communicate rules to participants

Fast Food Worker

Wendys Fast Food
Newport News, VA
01.2017 - 07.2018
  • Greeted customers and took their orders in a triendly manner.
  • Prepared food items such as hamburgers, fries, sandwiches, salads. according to restaurant standards.
  • Jained customer service experience as well as time management

Education

Bachelor of Science - Occupational/Tech Studies

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
12.2023

High School Diploma -

Denbigh High School
Newport News, VA
06.2019

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Display setup
  • Time management
  • Truck unloading
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Flexible schedule
  • Stocking and receiving
  • Retail sales
  • Teamwork
  • Relationship building
  • Problem solving
  • Goal oriented
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Strong work ethic
  • Employee training
  • Pricing adjustments
  • Product knowledge
  • Store performance monitoring
  • Goal setting
  • Problem solving
  • Customer engagement
  • Product returns
  • Sales floor supervision
  • Merchandise display
  • Sales floor recovery
  • Store opening and closing
  • Merchandise displays

Timeline

Selling Floor Assistant Manager

Nordstrom Rack
08.2024 - Current

Retail Leadership Trainee

Nordstrom
06.2024 - 08.2024

Retail Associate

K&G Fashion Superstore
10.2022 - 12.2023

Delivery Driver

YNOT Italian
01.2022 - 08.2022

Cafe Worker

Chowan University
01.2021 - 05.2021

Court Monitor

Surge Adventure Park
02.2019 - 11.2019

Fast Food Worker

Wendys Fast Food
01.2017 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Occupational/Tech Studies

Old Dominion University

High School Diploma -

Denbigh High School
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