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Askar Gafurov

Auburn,WA

Summary

A passionate and determined aspiring firefighter with a passion for serving the community and ensuring public safety. Possessing a foundation in fire prevention and emergency response procedures with a strong desire to maintain professionalism in a fast-paced emergency service environment. Excellent communication and problem solving skills, ready to collaborate in a team-oriented atmosphere dedicated to safeguarding lives and property.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Sales and Service Associate

24 Hour Fitness
04.2022 - Current
    • Greeted customers and offered assistance for increased customer satisfaction.
    • Provided product price information to customers.
    • Trained and mentored junior staff on customer service strategies and techniques.
    • Managed efficient cash register operations.
    • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve their needs.

Security Specialist

Target
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate a welcoming atmosphere while making safety the top priority.
  • Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to establish strong relationships, increasing the effectiveness of responses to incidents.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises by foot.
  • Wrote reports on safety incidents, and theft being done in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Created relationships with store managers and team members to ensure proper safety of employees and proper merchandise protection.

Team Member

Target
09.2021 - 03.2023
    • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
    • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
    • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
    • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
    • Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
    • Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
    • Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
    • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.

Customer Service Representative

Autozone
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Ensured customers got the correct product they were looking for in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Assisted customers with their vehicles to ensure proper installation of parts.
  • Answered a constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.

Delivery Driver

Autozone
06.2021 - 09.2021
    • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
    • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
    • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
    • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
    • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.

Helper Clerk

Safeway
02.2018 - 10.2020
  • Received and processed shipments, ensuring accurate inventory management for optimal product availability.
  • Ensured freshness of perishable items by rotating stock regularly, minimizing waste due to spoilage.
  • Assisted customers with large purchases by carrying items to vehicles.
  • Assisted shoppers in locating desired items, helping to create a positive shopping experience.
  • Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise.
  • Maintained cleanliness of store premises, resulting in an inviting shopping environment for customers.

Education

Associate of Science - Fire Science

Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA
03.2024

High School Degree -

Auburn Mountainview High School
Auburn, WA
07.2020

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Issue Resolution
  • Fluent in Turkish
  • Report Writing
  • Professionalism
  • Incident Response
  • Emergency Response

Languages

Turkish
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Firefighter I
  • Hazardous material operations
  • Hazardous material awareness
  • CPR certified
  • EVIP

Hiking

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Timeline

Security Specialist

Target
03.2023 - 08.2023

Sales and Service Associate

24 Hour Fitness
04.2022 - Current

Team Member

Target
09.2021 - 03.2023

Customer Service Representative

Autozone
06.2021 - 09.2021

Delivery Driver

Autozone
06.2021 - 09.2021

Helper Clerk

Safeway
02.2018 - 10.2020

Associate of Science - Fire Science

Bates Technical College

High School Degree -

Auburn Mountainview High School
Askar Gafurov