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Benjamin Polston

Charleston,SC

Summary

Recent graduate of the University of South Carolina majoring in Business Economics. I am looking to pursue a career in the finance industry. Having knowledge and experience with data analysis, microsoft excel, and collaborating with others with group projects, I believe I could make a ideal candidate for this role.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Stock Associate

Target
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Managed inventory storage in clean and organized fashion.
  • Operated manual and electric pallet jacks, safely relocating heavy merchandise on sales floor for timely stocking.

Bagger

Harris Teeter
05.2017 - 08.2019
  • Retrieved grocery carts and baskets from lot and various site locations.
  • Placed customer's purchased goods into bags, maximizing space while avoiding overloading.
  • Assisted with maintaining clean and organized store appearance.

Volunteer

East Cooper Community Outreach
07.2019 - 07.2019
  • Greeted customers and assisted them with finding whatever they may have needed.
  • Helped move inventory from the back of the store to the front for customers and associates.
  • Helped with any additional work or activities in need of assistance.
  • Kept track of inventory in the warehouse and let management and or associates no when it was running low.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Economics

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC
05.2024

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Cash Handling
  • Analyzing Data
  • Team Collaboration
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Profit/ cost analysis
  • Currency Exchange
  • Follow-Up Skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Creative Thinking
  • Strategic Planning

Additional Information

Some hobbies I enjoy on the side are reading on a regular basis on a variety of subjects including financial markets around the world. As well as working out consistently which I believe helps to give me a well rounded lifestyle.

Timeline

Stock Associate

Target
06.2021 - 07.2022

Volunteer

East Cooper Community Outreach
07.2019 - 07.2019

Bagger

Harris Teeter
05.2017 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Business Economics

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Benjamin Polston