Daniel Topal
Northridge,CA
Summary
Proficient Department Lead eager to cross-train in different areas and expand Industry operational expertise. Adept at promoting business efficiency and enabling gains in quality and profitability by providing top-notch team leadership.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Department Lead
Dick Sporting Goods
Northridge, CA
03.2022 - Current
- Mentored new hires within the department, providing guidance on company policies and procedures as well as job-specific tasks.
- Boosted overall employee morale by fostering a positive work environment and promoting open communication.
- Oversaw efficient inventory stocking and supply rotation.
- Set up displays and trained employees on current promotions.
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
Puppy Raiser
Personal Employer
Northridge, CA
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Cleaned and tidied living room and kitchen after activities to maintain safe spaces.
- Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
- Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
- Prepared food and formulas to meet individual needs of animals under care with safe and nutritious meals.
- Adhered to pet care plans, medication requirements and dietary restrictions as part of quality care.
- Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support as well as top-notch care to each animal.
- Identified animal health concerns and discussed problems with owners.
- Followed precise feeding instructions and schedules for animals under care.
- Ordered, received, unloaded and stored feed and supplies for animals under care.
- Unloaded and organized supplies and product inventory.
- Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
- CSUN - Student
Intern
BSL Financial Services
Los Angeles, CA
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
- Provided assistance to others to complete tasks on time.
- Participated in various extracurricular activities to build skills set.
- Liaised with management and instructors to receive constructive criticism for areas needing improvement.
- Documented and routed business correspondence to manage office paperwork.
- Shadowed professionals such as Office Manager and assistant manager for total of 60 hours to learn best approaches.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies.
- Accepted instruction from management regarding assignments and tasks.
- Shadowed staff and learned advanced work.
- Obtained and organized files and research papers to make important documents easier to find.
- Updated documentation and reports for business records.
- Leveraged Microsoft Word and PowerPoint to prepare reports, presentations and articles.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail for office staff.
- Maintained functioning office equipment by troubleshooting issues and completing basic repairs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Public Health
California State University
Northridge, CAHigh School Diploma - undefined
Opportunities For Learning
Baldwin Park, CASkills
- Working collaboratively
- Customer service
- Work ethic
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Time management
- Record keeping
- Microsoft proficiency
- Team development
- Bilingual communication
- Research and analysis
- Experience in leadership
Certification
IT Support Specialist Training - 2021
LANGUAGES
English: Native/ Bilingual
Russian: Full Professional
Timeline
Department Lead
Dick Sporting Goods
03.2022 - Current
Puppy Raiser
Personal Employer
10.2020 - 01.2021
Intern
BSL Financial Services
04.2019 - 03.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Public Health
California State University
High School Diploma - undefined
Opportunities For Learning