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Christian Van Valkenburg

Fort Worth,Tx

Summary

Dedicated professional with strengths in customer service, time management, and trend tracking, adept at troubleshooting and crafting effective solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills complement a strong background in cultivating positive relationships and consistently exceeding goals. Demonstrates the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments by utilizing slow periods to enhance productivity. As a certified entry-level Emergency Medical Technician, possesses a solid educational foundation in emergency assessment and excels in delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Sales Assistant

Orielly Auto Parts
01.2025 - Current
  • Educated customers on promotional options, sales policies and methods for obtaining desired results from company offerings.
  • Maintained accurate and current customer account data with manual forms processing and digital information updates.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Described product highlights and benefits to help guide purchasing decisions.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.

Armed Security Officer

Tier One Security
12.2023 - 10.2024
  • Provided security for schools in the Dallas area.
  • Took extensive daily notes.
  • Managed a team of other officers on job sites.
  • Maintained professional appearance in accordance with company policy.
  • Interacted with school staff, faculty, and students daily.

CDL A OTR Truck Driver

Raider Express
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Provided professional and friendly service to all internal and external customers.
  • Maintained detailed logs, customer records and DOT-required documentation.
  • Planned and adjusted routes to account for traffic and construction issues.
  • Documented and accurately logged working hours, rest periods and miles driven.
  • Complied fully with regulations governing load size and weight, safe routes and required break periods.
  • Kept truck clean and in good operating condition with daily upkeep.
  • Coupled and uncoupled trailer connections with consistency and skill.
  • Minimized safety issues with regular vehicle inspections and proper incident reporting.
  • Notified dispatch team promptly with any route changes, time delays or non-delivered orders.
  • Observed weight and marking requirements to satisfy transport regulations.
  • Moved trucks into loading and unloading positions at storage areas.
  • Avoided delays by continuously monitoring weather and road conditions for hazards.
  • Met delivery targets, mapping routes manually and with GPS apps.

Store Manager

O'Reilly Auto Parts
09.2018 - 11.2022
  • Set clear expectations for team performance, conducted periodic evaluations, and implemented corrective actions or merit increases.
  • Met business and customer needs consistently, properly organizing schedules, inventory, and team assignments to handle expected demands.
  • Addressed and resolved escalated customer complaints and worked to restore satisfaction.
  • Balanced tills at end of shifts and made daily bank deposits.
  • Oversaw employee recruiting, onboarding and training on store procedures.
  • Received and acted on customer feedback to boost return custom rate.
  • Managed inventory audits, financial reconciliations and sales reporting.
  • Maintained high store standards in merchandising, security and visual presentation.
  • Held employees accountable to company policies, procedures and service standards.
  • Prepared team schedules with focus on maintaining optimal employee coverage for business needs.

Cash Transit Armed Guard

Brinks
07.2021 - 02.2022
  • Delivered consistent, high-quality security services in line with facility standards and safe practices.
  • Monitored shipments and company property to maintain security and order.
  • Maintained 360 degree awareness inside and out of the truck.
  • Prioritized the safety of myself and my team.
  • Unloaded cargo with hand trucks.

Installation Supervisor

Synergy Signs & Services
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Pulled together data and made recommendations to team and leaders to improve project performance.
  • Assigned work to employees based on material and worker qualifications.
  • Implemented standard operating procedures that combined innovation with established best practices to exceed customer expectations.
  • Led and developed direct reports through sound coaching and performance management practices.
  • Inspected work progress, equipment and job sites to verify safety.
  • Managed routine installations, testing meetings and monitoring subordinate workloads to maximize performance.
  • Provided direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance.
  • Kept team ready for daily demands with effective level of tools, equipment and replacement parts.
  • Minimized workplace hazards and accidents through continuous monitoring and training initiatives.
  • Inspected and monitored work areas, examined tools and equipment and provided employee safety training to prevent, detect and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
  • Maintained equipment in good working order with regular preventive maintenance.
  • Achieved work objectives by prioritizing jobs, organizing schedules and coordinating assignments.

Security Officer

Allied Universal
02.2017 - 09.2018
  • Patrolled public areas regularly to detect and resolve unsafe conditions.
  • Contributed to total building security, effectively distributing resources to cover all access points and building areas.
  • Defused conflicts and security issues through effective de-escalation and crisis management techniques.
  • Identified security concerns with regular facility and equipment inspections.
  • Permitted authorized persons to enter property upon identity verification.
  • Patrolled public areas to detect irregularities and prevent unauthorized entry.
  • Responded to reports of suspicious or unusual activity.
  • Searched bags or belongings and seized prohibited items.
  • Anticipated and prevented potential disruptive behavior, safety hazards or security threats.
  • Enforced site rules, regulations and standards.
  • Shared precise information via radio or telephone equipment.
  • Interacted cordially when communicating with public.
  • Managed building entrances and exits, manning security stations and preventing unauthorized access.
  • Detected contraband items with thorough examinations of bags, boxes and personnel.
  • Logged security activities and prepared operational reports for management.

Assistant Sales Manager

National Tire and Battery
07.2016 - 02.2017
  • Managed inventory levels by tracking current stock and demand, optimizing levels with balanced approach.
  • Monitored metrics of different sales portals, completing weekly reports and sales analytics for senior managers.
  • Developed solid leadership team, identifying and developing internal talent to promote from within.
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by cultivating service-first sales culture.
  • Persuaded potential customers to purchase items using demos and product samples.
  • Established and recommended equipment purchases from client requirements.

Package Handler

UPS
05.2015 - 06.2016
  • Moved packages of various sizes with forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Detected package issues through visual inspections.
  • Stacked and moved pallets to proper storage area.
  • Handled over 300 packages per hour, consistently exceeding quotas.
  • Worked quickly to process shipments and meet customer demands.
  • Communicated with management to coordinate package movement in facility.
  • Moved freight and stock to and from storage and production areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles.

Theater Usher

Cinemark
06.2014 - 05.2015
  • Kept facilities clean and presentable with regular attention to service needs.
  • Verified authenticity of tickets and passes before allowing admittance.
  • Coordinated discrete and direct support for patron emergencies with minimal disruption in productions.
  • Welcomed guests with friendly conversation and comprehensive support.
  • Escorted guests with limited mobility directly to seats and special viewing areas.
  • Monitored audience for urgent needs and to quickly identify security concerns.

Education

Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician

Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX
08-2025

Skills

  • Personnel screening
  • Strong communication
  • Positive attitude
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Team work
  • Recordkeeping
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking

Timeline

Customer Sales Assistant

Orielly Auto Parts
01.2025 - Current

Armed Security Officer

Tier One Security
12.2023 - 10.2024

CDL A OTR Truck Driver

Raider Express
11.2022 - 05.2023

Cash Transit Armed Guard

Brinks
07.2021 - 02.2022

Installation Supervisor

Synergy Signs & Services
06.2020 - 07.2021

Store Manager

O'Reilly Auto Parts
09.2018 - 11.2022

Security Officer

Allied Universal
02.2017 - 09.2018

Assistant Sales Manager

National Tire and Battery
07.2016 - 02.2017

Package Handler

UPS
05.2015 - 06.2016

Theater Usher

Cinemark
06.2014 - 05.2015

Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician

Tarrant County College

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