Derek Polanco
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Passionate professional in retail and food service. Trained in sales and interpersonal skills. Focused on maintaining a healthy and driven work/home lifestyle.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Detailer
Family Business
Bakersfield, CA
01.2022 - Current
- 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
Hustler Hollywood
Bakersfield, CA
05.2024 - 12.2024
- 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
Albertsons
Bakersfield, CA
07.2022 - 04.2023
- 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
Superior Grocers
Bakersfield, CA
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stock.
Background Actor
Netflix
Bakersfield, CA
04.2019 - 04.2019
- Studied and rehearsed roles to speak coherently and follow cues.
- Actively adapted to changing plans in a fast paced environment.
- Preformed 12 hour work days.
Education
General Education Development Diploma -
G.E.D.
04.2021
Skills
- Communication & Teamwork
- Customer Service
- Salesmanship Training
- Stocking experience
- Cleaning experience
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Timeline
Sales Associate
Hustler Hollywood
05.2024 - 12.2024
Produce Clerk/Stocker
Albertsons
07.2022 - 04.2023
Auto Detailer
Family Business
01.2022 - Current
Grocery Clerk/Dairy/Stocker/Carts
Superior Grocers
08.2020 - 07.2021
Background Actor
Netflix
04.2019 - 04.2019
General Education Development Diploma -
G.E.D.