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, WA03.2024
High School Degree -
Auburn Mountainview High School
Auburn, WA07.2020
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