Austin Huvane
Brick,NJ
Summary
A highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Shopper
Instacart
Brick, NJ
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted customers in selecting desired merchandise and provided product knowledge.
- Processed payments and returns accurately and promptly.
- Maintained a high level of customer service while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Countertop Installer
Oceana Designs
Lakewood, NJ
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Installed countertop surfaces in kitchens and bathrooms according to blueprints or templates.
- Set up and operated power equipment such as routers, grinders, sanders, polishers, and drills.
- Applied sealants to finished countertops for protection from water damage.
- Removed old countertops prior to installation of new ones in accordance with safety regulations.
- Inspected completed installations for accuracy and quality assurance purposes.
- Maintained an inventory of materials used during installations including laminate sheets, adhesives, sealants.
- Utilized specialized hand tools such as hammers, chisels, levels, utility knives, when required.
- Provided customers with advice on proper care and maintenance of their newly installed countertops.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks with supplies needed for each project using appropriate lifting techniques.
Retail Associate
HomeGoods
Brick, NJ
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Assisted customers in finding products, answered questions, and made product recommendations.
- Maintained store appearance by stocking shelves, organizing merchandise displays, and cleaning counters.
- Operated cash register to process payments from customers.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Tracked inventory levels for restocking purposes.
- Organized backroom storage areas for efficient access to merchandise.
- Performed price checks on items requested by customers.
- Handled returns and exchanges according to company policy.
- Adhered to safety policies while handling hazardous materials or chemicals.
- Ensured compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Participated in promotional activities such as setting up displays or distributing marketing materials.
- Attended team meetings to discuss sales goals, upcoming promotions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Christian Brothers Academy
Lincroft, NJ05.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Marketing
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJSkills
- Market Trends Analysis
- Purchase Recommendations
- Sales Proficiency
- Verifying Order Accuracy
- Decision-Making
- Upbeat and Outgoing Attitude
- Heavy Lifting
- Customer Service
- Product Knowledge
Affiliations
- Play the Bagpipes
- Proficient in Excel
- Experience in advertisement on Tiktok
- Experience in creating e-commerce businesses
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Shopper
Instacart
06.2022 - Current
Countertop Installer
Oceana Designs
05.2022 - 08.2023
Retail Associate
HomeGoods
10.2020 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Christian Brothers Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Marketing
Seton Hall University