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Christopher Forrest

Gainesville,FL
Christopher Forrest

Summary

Multi-talented individual consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity.

Overview

11
years of professional experience

Work History

Best Buy
Gainesville, Florida

High-end Electronics Salesman
10.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Approached each problem with fresh mind and analytical strategies to quickly resolve concerns
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction
  • Protected purchase items with proper bagging and wrapping to prevent damage
  • Kept on top of changes to store products and promotions to maintain strong sales
  • Supported loss prevention goals by maintaining accurate drawers and monitoring shopper behavior
  • Asked open-ended questions to determine needs and assisted customers in selecting appropriate merchandise
  • Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing and orderly way to boost sales
  • Ranked in top 20% of the team helping to maximize sales
  • Forged and nurtured impactful relationships with customers to cultivate loyalty, boosting customer satisfaction ratings
  • Approached browsing customers to initiate conversations to determine buying preferences
  • Listened to clients and developed solutions to satisfy business and personal needs

TEXAS ROADHOUSE
GAINESVILLE, FL

Key Manager
10.2015 - 12.2019

Job overview

  • Checked prices and calculated totals for accurate invoice processing
  • Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets
  • Completed logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions
  • Supervised inventory cycle counting processes, including accounting and surplus records, product damages and product returns
  • Responsible for nightly numbers

Texas
Gainesville, FL

Training Coordinator
07.2013 - 10.2015

Job overview

  • Updated training records and curriculum materials database routinely, ensuring accuracy and availability of all required documentation
  • Supported and trained staff members to achieve and maintain top client satisfaction
  • Evaluated established training programs, employee performance across areas, and organizational goals to identify knowledge and skill gaps
  • Developed training programs, and instructional methods to support long-term employee development and performance objectives
  • Ensured long-term staff excellence by implementing updated and continuous training initiatives such as online modules
  • Trained and mentored new personnel hired to fulfill various roles
  • Assisted company in designing training budgets

Education

Purdue Universtiy
Lafayette, IN

Bachelor of Arts from Finance
2021

University Overview

Currently pursing degree

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Marketing understanding
  • Problem solving strength
  • Sale expertise
  • Staff training
  • Customer relations
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Employee coaching
  • Schedule management
  • Program implementation
  • Data organization
  • Interviewing
  • Records maintenance
  • Multi-line phone talent
  • POS systems expert
  • Retail merchandising experience
  • Motivated team player
  • Shipment processing
  • Cash handling and management
  • Key holder experience
  • Quick learner
  • Team building expertise

Timeline

High-end Electronics Salesman

Best Buy
10.2017 - Current

Key Manager

TEXAS ROADHOUSE
10.2015 - 12.2019

Training Coordinator

Texas
07.2013 - 10.2015

Purdue Universtiy

Bachelor of Arts from Finance
Christopher Forrest