DEREK POLANCO
Kids Empire
Bakersfield,CA
8
years of professional experience
Passionate professional in retail and food service. Trained in sales and interpersonal skills. Focused on maintaining a healthy and driven work/home lifestyle.
Work History
Staff
4 Months- Monitored play areas to enforce safety rules and maintain secure environment for guests.
- Greeted families and guided check-in process with clear, friendly guest service.
- Supported birthday party setup, coordination, and cleanup for smooth event operations.
- Maintained cleanliness across play structures, restrooms, and common areas to meet hygiene standards.
Auto Detailer
4 Years- Complete detailing of cars and trucks daily for auto dealership.
- Worked closely with each customer to fulfill requests.
- Expanded business with advertising and outreach.
Sales Associate
7 Months- Opened and closed as a 2 man crew while comfortably working with customers and completing tasks.
- Engaged customers with a smile and helpful attitude, successfully promoting product and creating reaccuring members.
- Maintained store floor, product displays, and inventory. Cleaned the inside and out of building, from spilled product to pet and human urine, needles etc.
Produce Clerk/Stocker
9 Months- Prepared fresh produce while working closely with a team.
- Trained new employees to provide knowledge of proper produce handling and packaging.
- Provided passionate and friendly customer service.
- Managed inventory while maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
Grocery Clerk/Dairy/Stocker/Carts
11 Months- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Worked in fresh and frozen foods.
- Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stock.
Background Actor
- Studied and rehearsed roles to speak coherently and follow cues.
- Actively adapted to changing plans in a fast paced environment.
Education
G.E.D. - General Education Development Diploma
Skills
Communication & Teamwork
Customer Service
Salesmanship Training
Stocking experience
Cleaning experience
Ability to lift 50+ pounds
Timeline
Staff
Kids Empire
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Sales Associate
Hustler Hollywood
05.2024 - 12.2024Read More
Produce Clerk/Stocker
Albertsons
07.2022 - 04.2023Read More
Auto Detailer
Family Business
01.2022 - 01.2026Read More
Grocery Clerk/Dairy/Stocker/Carts
Superior Grocers
08.2020 - 07.2021Read More
Background Actor
Netflix
04.2019 - 04.2019Read More
G.E.D. from General Education Development Diploma
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