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Education
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Certification
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Benny Ruiz

San Diego

Summary

Diligent and a seasoned professional in a fast-paced environment. Possessing specialized skills in customer service, risk management, and communication. Excelling in critical thinking, problem-solving, and maintaining high levels of motivation with a desire to take on new challenges and passing on knowledge to others. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Brand Ambassador

Ecco Shoes
San Diego
06.2023 - Current
  • Greeting and welcoming guests with a warm, friendly attitude.
  • Continuously developed knowledge of our store, products, and inventory to properly inform and direct our guests to the products they seek.
  • Frequent gathering of guest feedback and familiarity with returning guests to create a sense of ease when returning to their Ecco store.
  • Operated the cash register while suggesting combinations of shoe-related accessories, and our other leather products, such as bags and belts, to combine and enhance their shoe purchase.

Dangerous Goods Specialist

FedEx
San Diego
09.2021 - Current
  • Ensure safety and legal handling of hazardous materials through transport, distribution, and storage according to the UN, IATTA, and DOT guidelines.
  • Monitoring and staying current with frequent policy changes of Dangerous Good regulations.
  • Conducting audits to guarantee preparedness for documentation, storage, and possible hazardous spills during and post-operation.
  • Collaborating with various departments, such as modes of transportation, including air and ground transport, logistics, and the DOT, to optimize shipment and safety.

Food Runner

Petco Park
San Diego
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Being familiar with Petco Stadium in order to deliver food to customers in a timely manner while also maintaining their food safe from spillage, contamination, and/or going cold.
  • Cleaning and sanitizing plates, cutlery, and boxes, following health and safety guidelines.
  • Proper handling of payment transactions.
  • Revising and validating ID on alcoholic beverages.
  • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in both the work area and walk-in coolers.

Server

Hope Cafe
Calexico
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • We greeted and attended to our guests in a timely fashion, while also creating a welcoming environment by having a wealth of knowledge about our menu in order to meet our guests' needs and inquiries.
  • Communicated and collaborated with kitchen staff and on-floor staff members to guarantee that each of our guests is served courteously, quickly, and in accordance with any allergies and/or special requests.
  • Continuous inspection of the dining room and setup to maintain compliance with health and safety guidelines.
  • Checked with guests for feedback or possible issues needing to be resolved.

Sales Associate

Rack Room Shoes Inc.
Calexico
03.2020 - 09.2021
  • Greeted and welcomed guests with a warm, friendly manner, creating memorable impressions.
  • Assisted and directed our guests towards finding the right shoe type, model, and size they were looking for, while also recommending several of our BOGOs and shoe accessories that would complement their recent shoe purchase.
  • Operated cash registers accurately and efficiently, handling transactions and maximizing sales opportunities.
  • Frequent restocking of sales floor and inventory management while also ensuring a safe and non-disruptive shopping experience for our guests.

Education

Associate of Science - Sociology

San Diego Mesa College
San Diego
12-2024

Associate of Science - Political Science And Government

Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA
12-2021

High School Diploma -

Calexico High School
Calexico
06-2019

Skills

  • Industrious
  • Intuitive
  • Bilingual (English, Spanish)
  • Adaptive
  • Ambitious
  • Analytical
  • Excellent retention of information
  • Customer service

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional

Certification

  • Hazardous Material Certification

Affiliations

  • 2020 Presidential Poll worker
  • Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Choir

References

Rack Room Shoes (Gran Plaza Outlets) - Sales Associate

Manager - Carlos Garcia 

(760) 768-2251

Hope Cafe 

Shift Lead - Sidney Darden 

(602)800-2120

Poll Working 2020 Presidential election

Imperial County Elections Office 

442-265-1060

Fedex Express (SANR) - Dangerous Good Agent/Truck Captain/FlightCrew

Manager(s) - Nate Muren & William Coffin

(760) 215-5226 (Nate Muren)

(858)790-9276 (William Coffin)

Ecco (Fashion Valley) -  Brand Ambassador

Manager(s)-  Charlie De Vera & Adan Mena

(619)717-8985

Timeline

Brand Ambassador

Ecco Shoes
06.2023 - Current

Food Runner

Petco Park
09.2022 - 12.2022

Dangerous Goods Specialist

FedEx
09.2021 - Current

Server

Hope Cafe
03.2021 - 09.2021

Sales Associate

Rack Room Shoes Inc.
03.2020 - 09.2021

Associate of Science - Sociology

San Diego Mesa College

Associate of Science - Political Science And Government

Imperial Valley College

High School Diploma -

Calexico High School

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