Chris Olive
Spanaway,WA
Summary
Seeking a position as a team player, with a company, that I can utilize my general knowledge in the following trades, including facilities maintenance and or general construction, or as a sales associate for either general retail/ or commercial businesses.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Cabinet Assembler
Cabinet Connections
08.2022 - Current
- Expedited order fulfillment by promptly addressing any discrepancies or issues found in client specifications before beginning the assembly process.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring and cutting materials for precise cabinet construction.
- Contributed to company growth by consistently meeting or exceeding production targets without sacrificing quality standards.
- Elevated overall craftsmanship with attention to detail in every aspect of cabinet construction, from joinery techniques to final finishing touches.
Onsite maintenance
01.2010 - Current
Sales Associate
WGS Guns
09.2021 - 07.2024
- 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.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
Retired
- 01.2010
Septic Technician / Pump Truck Driver
Northwest Cascade
06.2004 - 03.2008
Irrigation Specialist/ Grounds Maintenance
Blue Sky Landscaping
05.2002 - 06.2004
Sales Associate
Gart Sports/ Sports Authority
03.2000 - 08.2002
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- 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.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Irrigation Specialist / Grounds Maintenance/ Facilities Maintenance
Bethel School District #403
10.1996 - 08.2002
- Improved irrigation efficiency by designing and implementing customized systems tailored to clients'' needs.
- Maintained a safe work environment for both team members and clients by following strict safety protocols during all stages of project completion tasks execution.
Education
On-site septic systems certificate -
Pierce County Health Dept.
Certificate in Basic Firefighting -
Washington State
Associate of Technology - Technology And Industrial Arts Education
Pierce College
Lakewood, WA06.2000
Certificate with Honors - Facilities Maintenance
Pierce College
01.2000
WDM 1 Certificate - On-site water distribution systems
Pierce County Health Department
01.1992
Diploma -
Clover Park High School
01.1980
Skills
- Knowledgeable in basic plumbing, carpentry, septic systems, irrigation systems, all aspects of grounds maintenance, including ability to operate a variety of tractors, and power equipment
- Repair and maintain basic plumbing problems, such as a faucet, screen and drag various
- of the facilities with a tractor, and screen drag, mowing, and weed eating areas of the property as needed Basic carpentry, as needed such as drywall repair, basic electrical, and lighting repairs
- Experience using various tractors and power equipment, including hand tools
- Ability to communicate and assist customers as a sales associate,maintaining a positive attitude and understanding of the customer's need
- Team Player
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Cabinet Assembler
Cabinet Connections
08.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
WGS Guns
09.2021 - 07.2024
Onsite maintenance
01.2010 - Current
Septic Technician / Pump Truck Driver
Northwest Cascade
06.2004 - 03.2008
Irrigation Specialist/ Grounds Maintenance
Blue Sky Landscaping
05.2002 - 06.2004
Sales Associate
Gart Sports/ Sports Authority
03.2000 - 08.2002
Irrigation Specialist / Grounds Maintenance/ Facilities Maintenance
Bethel School District #403
10.1996 - 08.2002
Retired
- 01.2010
On-site septic systems certificate -
Pierce County Health Dept.
Certificate in Basic Firefighting -
Washington State
Associate of Technology - Technology And Industrial Arts Education
Pierce College
Certificate with Honors - Facilities Maintenance
Pierce College
WDM 1 Certificate - On-site water distribution systems
Pierce County Health Department
Diploma -
Clover Park High School
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