Arvin Ellis
Pembroke Pines,Florida
Summary
Accomplished retail professional with a proven track record in inventory control and conflict resolution, demonstrated at Target and other leading retailers. Skilled in creating engaging displays and efficient stock management, I excel in listening to customer needs, enhancing shopping experiences, and boosting sales. Expertise in both hard (stocking and receiving) and soft (listening) skills ensures operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
Target
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Cashier
Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Lawn and Garden Associate
Lowe's
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained plant health and attractiveness with proper sunlight, water, and nutrition.
- Restocked shelves with new plants each day and rotated stock for optimal appearance.
- Completed opening, closing, and shift change tasks efficiently to keep store ready for guests.
- Created special clearance racks to move older, out-of-season and less attractive plants quickly.
- Worked outdoors in weather conditions to care for plants and serve customers.
- Located desired items by checking with sister locations and other departments.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Cashier
Publix
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Gift Shop Associate
Dolphin/Hard Rock Stadium
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Florida International University
Miami, FL08.2024
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL04.2023
Skills
- Inventory Control
- Listening Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Stocking and Receiving
- Display Setup
Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist certification in Word, Powerpoint and Outlook.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Target
11.2022 - 04.2023
Cashier
Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse
04.2021 - 10.2021
Lawn and Garden Associate
Lowe's
11.2019 - 03.2020
Cashier
Publix
11.2018 - 02.2019
Gift Shop Associate
Dolphin/Hard Rock Stadium
06.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Florida International University
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Broward College