Aviana Gillett
Stafford,CT
Summary
Focused on arranging products in attractive, attention-grabbing display to improve sales and store profitability. Familiar with best practices in marketing, sales, and customer relations. Pursuing new professional opportunity and desiring to build long-term career in the field.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Merchandise Associate
TJX Companies
Vernon, CT
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted in restocking merchandise on sales floor and maintaining presentation standards.
- Organized inventory in stockroom to ensure efficient retrieval of products.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe shopping environment.
- Engaged with customers to provide product information and enhance shopping experience.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported discrepancies to management promptly.
Daycare Teacher's Assistant
Community Children's Center
Mansfield Center, CT
12.2023 - 06.2025
- Assisted lead teacher in planning and implementing daily lesson activities.
- Supervised children's playtime to ensure safety and promote social interaction.
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive and engaging environment.
Crew Member
McDonald's
Mansfield Center, Connecticut
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Operated cash register and handled customer transactions efficiently.
- Prepared food items following safety and quality standards consistently.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area and workstations during shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service flow.
Manager
Matt’s Outback Paintball
Coventry, Connecticut
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Managed daily operations of paintball facility and ensured smooth gameplay.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and equipment handling for participants.
- Coordinated event scheduling and logistics for private parties and competitions.
- Developed promotional materials to increase customer engagement and attendance.
Education
Coventry High School
Coventry, ConnecticutSkills
- Inventory management
- Visual merchandising
- Supply restocking
- Customer engagement
- Sales reporting
- Cash handling
- Product knowledge
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Returns management
- Merchandise lookup
- Store recovery
- Shrink reduction
- Pricing and signage updates
- Merchandise movements
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Promotional support
- Cash management
- Returns handling
- Display setup
- Pricing standards
Affiliations
- volleyball (playing)
- volleyball (coaching)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- CPR
- AED
- Advanced child care
- water front
Accomplishments
- coaches award
- NJHS
Timeline
Merchandise Associate
TJX Companies
11.2024 - Current
Daycare Teacher's Assistant
Community Children's Center
12.2023 - 06.2025
Crew Member
McDonald's
02.2023 - 08.2024
Manager
Matt’s Outback Paintball
01.2021 - 02.2024
Coventry High School