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Christopher Sounthavong

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Army Veteran with years of customer service. Ranging from instore sales to online customer service. Sales associate to managerial positions. A quick learner with a proficiency for technology and knowledgeable in computer programs.  

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Specialist

TSMC Washington
03.2023 - 08.2024
  • Currently working in CVD, running HDP toolset
  • Trained in making monitors to maintain passing points - Routine/PM/Down Route
  • Responsible for retrieving and maintaining fully loaded tools
  • Responsible for maintaining recipes to ensure product can run on customer preferred tools
  • CMC & POSEIDON trained


Customer Experience Manager

Michaels
10.2021 - 01.2023

Customer Experience Manager

Michaels | October 2021 - January 2023

  • Primary focus was customer service/interaction
  • Handling customer issues and complaints
  • Building Maintenance and saftey assurance
  • Developing and editing employee schedules and time frames
  • Work ranging from cashiering to running personal orders; UPS/USPS/ & FedEx recieving and shipping trained

Floor Staff

Regal Cinemas
11.2019 - 07.2021
  • Cleaning & building maintenance
  • Customer service handling transactions at a register
  • Cooking and kitchen prep
  • Projectionist trained

Inventory Specialist

Bed Bath & Beyond
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Front End Sales Associate
  • Streamlined operations and improved employee focus and productivity by prioritizing tasks prior to start of each shift
  • Worked one-on-one with employees to motivate while delivering constructive criticism in busy, retail environment
  • Taught junior employees how to meet operational and sales goals with proactive strategies 
  • Taught staff how to handle difficult situations with calm attitudes and professionalism
  • Inventory Control 
  • Pricing Specialist Trained in ROPIS, CDS, BFOs Processing Damages

Sales Associate

Speedway
06.2017 - 02.2018
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain the visual appeal of the store
  • Worked collaboratively in team environment
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of product and service offerings to serve as an informational resource to customers and team members
  • Verified that all customers received receipts for purchases
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor
  • Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays
  • Provided repeat customers with exceptional care and attention
  • Prioritized and accomplished wide range of tasks each shift
  • Directed individuals to merchandise locations
  • Greeted customers and ascertained customers needs

Landscaper

George Holden LLC
01.2016 - 05.2017
  • Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to ensure efficiency
  • Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils Installed stonework according to design plan and client specifications
  • Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally
  • Removed and disposed of debris from work sites
  • Supported technicians in equipment maintenance and repair

Inventory Specialist

Super Value Liquors
01.2013 - 05.2015
  • Maintained shelf and cooler inventory
  • Sanitation around the store
  • Signed off on truck deliveries while confirming shipments personally

Calvary Scout

US Army
08.2007 - 05.2012
  • Drafted military and nonmilitary correspondence
  • The job description of Cavalry Scout is "Combat and Reconnaissance"
  • Trained in in various firearms and military vehicles
  • 2 deployments to Iraq & Afghanistan
  • Honorable Discharge End rank was E-5 (Sergeant)

Education

Clark Community College
Vancouver WA
08-2007

GED -

Mountain View High
Vancouver WA
06-2007

Skills

  • Time Managment
  • Files / Records Maintenance
  • Client / Customer Focused
  • Quick Learner
  • Team Orientated

  • Direct and Professional conversational skill
  • Problem-Solving
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Task Prioritization

Timeline

Production Specialist

TSMC Washington
03.2023 - 08.2024

Customer Experience Manager

Michaels
10.2021 - 01.2023

Floor Staff

Regal Cinemas
11.2019 - 07.2021

Inventory Specialist

Bed Bath & Beyond
06.2018 - 08.2019

Sales Associate

Speedway
06.2017 - 02.2018

Landscaper

George Holden LLC
01.2016 - 05.2017

Inventory Specialist

Super Value Liquors
01.2013 - 05.2015

Calvary Scout

US Army
08.2007 - 05.2012

Clark Community College

GED -

Mountain View High
Christopher Sounthavong