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Cecilia Martinez

Buena Park,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with a strong technical skillset and a knack for quickly grasping new concepts. Enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills and a strong motivation to succeed. Seeking to leverage education and experience in graphic design to secure a challenging position where creative abilities can be utilized. Also possess a knowledgeable background in customer service and merchandise, enhancing ability to provide exceptional service to clients.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Lighting Entertainment Technician

Knott's Berry Farm
08.2024 - 11.2024
  • Haunt Strike
  • Helped changed Knott's Berry Farm from its Scary Farm season to its Merry Farm season.
  • Took down cables from different mazes and changed lighting in the rides.
  • Helped install Christmas lights and cables throughout Ghosttown and helped changed lighting gels in Calico Park.
  • Learned how to wire cables to the right source

of power.

  • Performed routine maintenance on all entertainment technology equipment, prolonging its lifespan and reducing costs associated with repairs or replacements.

Fulfillment Associate

SAM'S CLUB
04.2023 - 11.2024
  • Fulfill Member Fax 'n Pull and Click 'n Pull orders by reviewing orders.
  • Pulling items from shelves, scanning items, wrapping and palletizing items, ensuring accuracy of orders and invoices, securing items until Members arrive.
  • Followed up on out-of-stock merchandise to meet Member needs.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by cross-training in multiple job functions within fulfillment center.
  • Exceeded customer expectations by going above and beyond to ensure fast, accurate, and courteous service throughout entire fulfillment process.
  • Boosted warehouse efficiency by consistently meeting or exceeding productivity goals for daily tasks.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by accurately fulfilling orders within tight deadlines.

Sales Associate

Kohl's
11.2022 - 10.2024
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Enhanced team productivity by fostering positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within retail industry.
  • Resolved customer complaints with patience and understanding, restoring customer confidence.
  • Increased customer loyalty with personalized shopping experiences and attentive service.
  • Assisted in inventory management tasks, such as stock replenishment and cycle counts, to ensure product availability.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.

Merchandise and Stocking Associate

Sam's Club
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • Enhanced store organization by accurately stocking shelves and maintaining inventory control.
  • Examined and inspected stock items for defects and reported damages to supervisor.
  • Maintained effective team member communication.
  • Organized merchandise on floor, priced items with scan gun and switched price tickets according to promotional sales and sale expiration dates.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain clean, organized work environment.
  • Managed time effectively during high-pressure situations such as peak shopping hours or holidays to maintain consistent service levels across all departments of the store.
  • Maximized sales floor appeal with timely merchandise replenishment and presentation.
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
  • Answered queries and concerns and assisted customers with product selections.
  • Promoted positive shopping environment through friendly interactions with customers and providing efficient assistance when needed.
  • Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
  • Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.
  • Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.

Sales Associate

Kohl's
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing welcoming store environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
  • Increased customer loyalty with personalized shopping experiences and attentive service.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.

Merchandise Hostess

The Walt Disney Company
08.2017 - 05.2022
  • Greets all customers and associates, assists in a friendly, courteous manner.
  • Able to learn and adapt to current technology to assist customer needs.
  • Delivers highest level of customer service through effective problem solving.
  • Ensures that all cash handling procedures are done in accordance to policy and procedure.
  • Build relationships with our guests so that way they have memorable experiences at the resort.
  • Assists guests and other cast members with directions, entertainment, show event schedules, and other information or assistance as needed to provide excellent guest and cast service.
  • Knowledgeable in doing change runs from the safe to the registers.
  • Knowledgeable in preparing mobile orders.

Labaide

Fullerton College
03.2013 - 05.2019
  • Display courtesy, build and maintain successful relationships with service providers, instructors, and students.
  • Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
  • Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
  • Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.

Education

Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies: Emphasis in Arts and Human Expression

Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
05-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Bellevue University
Omaha, NE
11-2022

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
05-2017

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Power Tools
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Multi-tasking
  • Computer Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Printers
  • Pricing
  • POS Systems
  • Receiving
  • Pallet Jack
  • Picking
  • Packing
  • Rigging techniques
  • Stage electrics
  • Lighting design
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Electrical safety
  • Decision-making
  • Wiring schematics
  • Relationship building
  • Safety protocols
  • Task prioritization
  • Product knowledge
  • Self motivation
  • Troubleshooting techniques
  • Goal setting

References

  • Benjamin Cuatt, Print Technology Instructor, Fullerton College, bcuatt@fullcoll.edu
  • Diego Hernandez, Busser, Disneyland Resort, 1 562 713 4978, techdude8652@yahoo.com

Timeline

Lighting Entertainment Technician

Knott's Berry Farm
08.2024 - 11.2024

Fulfillment Associate

SAM'S CLUB
04.2023 - 11.2024

Sales Associate

Kohl's
11.2022 - 10.2024

Sales Associate

Kohl's
05.2022 - 11.2022

Merchandise and Stocking Associate

Sam's Club
01.2022 - 04.2023

Merchandise Hostess

The Walt Disney Company
08.2017 - 05.2022

Labaide

Fullerton College
03.2013 - 05.2019

Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies: Emphasis in Arts and Human Expression

Fullerton College

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Bellevue University

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

Fullerton College
Cecilia Martinez