Dana Rudnansky
East Hampton
Summary
Dynamic retail professional with extensive experience at Aldi Inc., excelling in customer service and inventory control. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and staff development. Skilled in hiring and training, with a strong ability to foster positive customer relationships and drive sales through effective store organization and merchandising strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Aldi Inc.
05.2025 - Current
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors to facilitate timely product delivery.
Lead Store Associate
Aldi Inc.
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
Associate
Aldi Inc.
03.2020 - 09.2023
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Company Stage Manager
Playhouse On Park Theatre
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with technical crew and cast to safeguard presentation of artistic vision.
- Enforced safety measures due to potential stage equipment hazards.
- Worked with director to develop effective use of rehearsal times.
- Prepared rehearsal studio by gathering set furniture, props, and costumes.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre And Speech
Wagner College
Staten Island, NY05-2020
Skills
- Stock management
- Hiring and training
- Customer service
- New hire training
- Workforce management
- Customer service and engagement
- Inventory control
- Employee coaching
- Incident reports
- Store organization
- Pricing and markdowns
- Store opening and closing
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Aldi Inc.
05.2025 - Current
Lead Store Associate
Aldi Inc.
09.2023 - 05.2025
Company Stage Manager
Playhouse On Park Theatre
08.2021 - 12.2022
Associate
Aldi Inc.
03.2020 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre And Speech
Wagner College