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Darian Smith

Benton Harbor

Summary

Dynamic and self-motivated professional with a strong work ethic and integrity, experienced in parts sales management at AutoZone. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through attentive service and effective inventory management. Recognized for attention to detail and reliability, consistently achieving high standards in fast-paced environments.

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier

Shell Gas Station
03.2025 - Current
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded to customer needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes and in the back storage
  • Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.

Parts Sales Manager

AutoZone
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of staff members, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Managed daily operations, including budgeting, scheduling, and reporting activities related to parts sales.
  • Oversaw merchandising efforts within the store, ensuring that products were displayed effectively to maximize visibility and stimulate sales growth.
  • Ordered parts for customers, repair shops, and service departments for use in equipment.
  • Increased parts sales by developing and maintaining strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.

Busser

Clementine's Restaurant
10.2024 - 02.2025
  • Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
  • Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
  • Completed side work duties, ensuring that all necessary supplies were stocked for shift success.

Customer Satisfaction

AutoZone
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of automotive products and services to help customers find the right parts.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction through attentive service and proactive problemsolving.
  • Go to the Customers vehicle if asked, listen to customer concerns
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Removed and installed batteries, Light bulbs, Fuses and windshield wipers. Maintaining General vehicle knowledge

Picker/Packer

Lane Automotive
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Sustained a clean and safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and maintaining an organized workspace.
  • Reduced order fulfillment errors by diligently following established protocols for picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
  • Enhanced order accuracy by meticulously picking items according to packing lists and verifying product information.
  • Reduced packing time for orders by efficiently organizing and assembling packages in line with company standards.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by carefully inspecting items for damages or defects before packaging and shipping.
  • Minimized product returns due to incorrect shipments by double-checking packed items against order specifications prior to dispatching parcels.
  • Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
  • Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
  • Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.

Stocker

Walmart
04.2022 - 03.2023
  • Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
  • Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete stocking tasks during peak business hours, maintaining a well-stocked sales floor.
  • Assisted customers with special requests, enhancing their shopping experience at the store.
  • Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
  • Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.
  • Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
  • Picked and packed order items.
  • Tracked substitutions and informed customers of changes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Covert Highschool
Covert, MI
06-2024

Skills

  • Work ethic and integrity
  • Pallet jack handling
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Patience
  • Honest and dependable
  • Inventory management
  • Heavy lifting
  • Attention to detail
  • Order packaging
  • Order verification
  • Team collaboration
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Self-motivated and disciplined

Timeline

Parts Sales Manager

AutoZone
05.2025 - 08.2025

Cashier

Shell Gas Station
03.2025 - Current

Busser

Clementine's Restaurant
10.2024 - 02.2025

Customer Satisfaction

AutoZone
04.2024 - 10.2024

Picker/Packer

Lane Automotive
07.2023 - 10.2023

Stocker

Walmart
04.2022 - 03.2023

High School Diploma -

Covert Highschool

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