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CHRISTIAN I. QUESADA

Bayonne,NJ

Summary

Dynamic sales and customer service professional with a track record of improving operational performance. Expertise in training and mentoring staff, managing compliance, and resolving customer issues effectively. Dedicated to fostering a productive environment that prioritizes customer satisfaction and team development.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Supervisor

Garden Greenz
Jersey City, New Jersey
01.2025 - Current

- Oversaw daily operations compliance and staff performance during respective shifts.

  • Managed opening and closing procedures as key holder.
  • Provide real-time coaching to budtenders on sales floor.
  • Serve as primary contact for staff inquiries and customer escalations in management's absence.
  • Enforce strict adherence to New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission regulations, including ID verification and METRC tracking.
  • Mentor budtenders on product knowledge and sales techniques.
  • Ensure exceptional customer service while managing in-store traffic flow.
  • Conduct daily cycle counts and monthly audits to resolve discrepancies in POS and METRC systems.

Fulfillment Support Associate

GOAT- Sneaker Marketplace
Teterboro
04.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated day-to-day activities with associates to enhance productivity and meet operational objectives
  • Ensure that orders in fulfillment flow are solved and returned to the flow for same-day shipment
  • Operated handheld scanners to track merchandise throughout fulfillment process
  • Helping other departments within the warehouse such as: receiving packages, quality control/authenticating products, packing orders out, and picking orders from inventory
  • Documented issues and communicated with sellers and buyers to facilitate optimal resolutions per marketplace guidelines
  • Adapted to fast-paced work settings to maintain productivity and meet deadlines.
  • Checked items for quality and removed any that were damaged.
  • Received merchandise into warehouse, relocated products using forklifts and pallet jacks and processed orders for shipment.
  • Trained co-workers on proper processing of product issues and organized products on appropriate racks.
  • Gathering products that the buyer/seller has requested to be sent back, and packaging them to be sent out.
  • Developing an understanding of shoe conditions, specifically those that are considered 'issues' by GOAT's standards
  • Taking photographs quickly and accurately of sneakers
  • Developing an understanding of GOAT's order statuses to help receive triage escalated orders.

Dispensary Associate

Ascend Wellness
Montclair
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Greeted customers to identify specific wants and needs for personalized service
  • Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences
  • Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information
  • Communicated clearly with customers in person and via telephone, driving positive experiences.
  • Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer service best practices to enhance team efficiency
  • Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices
  • Supported company brand by promoting targeted sales initiatives
  • Arranged and stocked new merchandise following placement directions
  • Followed cleaning and sanitation guidelines to meet health and OSHA requirements

Photo Production Assistant

RealReal
Perth Amboy
04.2021 - 06.2022
  • Styled and shot menswear on mannequins, footwear, and accessories to enhance visual presentation for photoshoots
  • Reaching quota of 150+ per day, while ensuring product is handled to the highest quality standard
  • Steamed clothing to maintain studio quality standards and ensure optimal presentation for photography
  • Maintained cameras and utilized Adobe LightRoom on Mac OS to support efficient post-production workflow

Sales Associate

Lowe's Home Improvement
Bayonne
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change
  • Performed closing/opening duties, managed item bans and turtling within the department, completed blue dot checklist, cut glass and plexiglass, and created engaging product displays in aisles.
  • Cut keys, downstacked merchandise, zoned displays, and completed IRPs and LSR during store openings to ensure efficient operations.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity
  • Collaborated with inventory teams across Lowe's locations in Bayonne, Jersey City, and North Bergen to streamline stock management.
  • Assisted Merchandising Stock Team at Lowe's in Bayonne

Cashier/Sales Associate

Aqui Market
Bayonne
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Processed transactions, closed store, stocked merchandise, and provided customer service
  • Retrieved store property, organized produce section, checked inventory, and supervised cashiers and floor associates.

Sales Associate

City Paint and Ace Hardware
Hoboken
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Assisted customers in locating products, addressing inquiries, and providing product recommendations
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services
  • Executed daily recovery tasks to maintain cleanliness and organization, supporting efficient store operations
  • Organized merchandise with signage and attractive displays to drive customer sales and reduce overstock
  • Delivering merchandise to job site locations for customers
  • Mixing paint, taking paint orders, down stocking, creating merchandise labels, cutting carpets, chains, and plexiglass, copying keys, organizing displays, opening and closing store duties

Sales Associate

Sherwin Williams
South Elgin
09.2016 - 12.2018
  • Implemented point-of-purchase materials to enhance product visibility
  • Construct in-store merchandising displays
  • Ensure implementation and maintenance of floor pricing updates for all products
  • Identified out-of-stock items for restocking
  • Obtaining necessary information to open accounts and charge existing accounts
  • Communicate all customer complaints to store manager to ensure a quick and accurate resolution
  • Verified incoming orders from vendors against purchase orders to ensure accuracy
  • Provide input regarding inventory levels in the warehouse/stockroom
  • Identified and reported obsolete/damaged materials to management for resolution
  • Operate all material handling, tinting, mixing and testing equipment in a safe manner
  • Maintain facility standards through proper maintenance, repair and housekeeping
  • Identify facility problems and make recommendations

Sales Floor Associate/Cashier

Goodwill
South Elgin
10.2015 - 09.2016
  • Processed transactions accurately, handling cash and balancing drawer at end of shifts
  • Greeted and assisted customers, enhancing their shopping experience
  • Conducted inventory checks and ensured accurate product pricing for customer satisfaction
  • Recovered merchandise from various store locations for restocking
  • Handled donation drop-off and pick-up
  • Operated forklift to transport materials safely within warehouse
  • Closed store at end of shifts.

Office Assistant

Garcia
Austin, Bayonne
06.2012 - 08.2012
  • Copied, arranged, and filed documents to maintain organized and accessible records.
  • Managed daily office operations and maintained a tidy work environment.
  • Assisted with scheduling and coordinating meetings for team members.
  • Handled incoming calls and directed inquiries to appropriate staff members.

Education

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts

ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Elgin, Illinois
05-2018

High School Diploma -

ST. CHARLES NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
St. Charles, Illinois
05-2015

Skills

  • Production knowledge
  • POS software proficiency
  • Order fulfillment
  • Product inspection techniques
  • Staff onboarding
  • Customer service excellence
  • Client engagement
  • Team collaboration
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Creative problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Issue resolution
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Issue resolution

Timeline

Shift Supervisor

Garden Greenz
01.2025 - Current

Fulfillment Support Associate

GOAT- Sneaker Marketplace
04.2023 - Current

Dispensary Associate

Ascend Wellness
09.2022 - 03.2023

Photo Production Assistant

RealReal
04.2021 - 06.2022

Sales Associate

Lowe's Home Improvement
08.2020 - 04.2021

Cashier/Sales Associate

Aqui Market
04.2020 - 08.2020

Sales Associate

City Paint and Ace Hardware
02.2019 - 01.2020

Sales Associate

Sherwin Williams
09.2016 - 12.2018

Sales Floor Associate/Cashier

Goodwill
10.2015 - 09.2016

Office Assistant

Garcia
06.2012 - 08.2012

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts

ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

High School Diploma -

ST. CHARLES NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
CHRISTIAN I. QUESADA