Desare Ritter
Portland,OR
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented college student with hands-on experience in customer service, administrative support, and retail. Currently pursuing a degree in business marketing. Possesses strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities while balancing academic commitments. Demonstrates a proven track record of delivering exceptional service, collaborating with diverse teams, and contributing to the achievement of organizational goals. Excels at problem-solving, communication, and adapting to dynamic environments. Eager to leverage practical experience and academic knowledge to make valuable contributions towards company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Visual Merchandiser
Columbia Sportswear
08.2023 - Current
- Creating visually pleasing displays of merchandise to increase sales
- A good eye for detail
- Understanding trends and applying it in my job
- Having a creative mind and good communication skills
- Working independently and as a team
- Good organization skills
- Being able to still be creative with the little or immense amount of things you have to work with
- Able to problem solve if there is product that needs to be on floor and needing to find space for
- Helping with campaign launches and setting up different collections
- Understanding the Marketing Toolkits and Toolboxes provided to the Visual Merchandising team
- Placing products in the proper locations suggested by Corporate
- Dress and Undress mannequins
- Choosing outfits for mannequins that go with the collection and season and what's being advertised
- Steam clothes before going on mannequins for display
- Making sure all mannequins and displays are up to date
- Cleaning fixtures and shelves
- Restocking and filling the floor with products that are sold out or are low
- Cashier trained and have an understanding of retail POS Systems
- Help customers with any questions or concerns they have in regard to the product or store
- Understand and use Scanners and other Back of House equipment for order Fulfillment and checking the quantity of an item.
Server
Bonaventure Senior Living
02.2023 - Current
- Taking resident's orders, reading off the menu, giving recommendations and alternate options, serving meals, amazing customer service skills, greeting the guests as they enter the dining room, prepping desserts and sides, dishwashing, bussing tables
- Cleaning dining room tables, chairs, and baseboards, as well as cleaning up food on the floor in dining room
- Closing kitchen/ cleaning BOH
- Packaging up togo room tray meals.
Crew/Cashier
Chipotle Mexican Grill
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Responsibilities are maintaining sanitary conditions, keeping my work space clean, making online orders, taking orders on the front line, handling cash and credit at the register, setting up the dining area, restocking napkins/utensils, being able to lift between 10lbs-50lbs boxes and items, greeting customers.
Baker
Crumbl Cookies Franchises
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Responsible for following recipes, decorating, and displaying products
- Providing superior customer service while greeting customers in the store
- Providing recommendations
- Taking orders and using registers
- Restocking supplies
- Cleaning and sanitizing equipment.
Event Crew Member
Keoke Events Family Business (Fair Booth)
07.2019 - 08.2019
- This Job was only a seasonal job during the summer
- My responsibilities were to provide great customer service, assist with event food tent setup and breakdown, prepare food orders for customers while following safe food handling processes, receive and process payments by cash and credit card, responsible for cleaning duties.
Office Assistant
Crescent Valley High School
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Providing Administrative Support: Preparing reports, forms, and documents; organizing files; and performing other administrative tasks as needed
- Supporting Staff and Students: Providing general support to teachers, counselors, and students with tasks such as distributing materials or assisting with special projects
- Coordinating with Other Departments: To ensure smooth operations, communicating and coordinating with other school departments, such as the counseling office or administrative staff
- Maintaining Confidentiality: Handling sensitive information with discretion and maintaining student and staff confidentiality
- Managing Office Supplies: Keeping track of office supplies, ordering new materials, and ensuring that the office is stocked and organized.
Education
Associate in Science (AS) in Business -
Portland Community College
08.2024
Skills
- POS
- Cleaning Experience
- Social media marketing (Less than 1 year)
- Microsoft Office
- Host/Hostess
- Restaurant Experience
- Cashiering
- Sales (1 year)
- Merchandising
- Retail Sales
Assessments
- Attention to detail, Proficient, 07/01/23, Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
- Cooking skills: Basic food preparation, Proficient, 04/01/23, Preparing food, using cooking equipment, and converting ingredient measurements
- Food service: Customer situations, Proficient, 08/01/23, Identifying and addressing customer needs in a food service setting
- Food safety, Proficient, 04/01/23, Knowledge of proper food and equipment handling safety measures
- Customer service, Proficient, 07/01/23, Identifying and resolving common customer issues
- Call center customer service, Proficient, 07/01/23, Demonstrating customer service skills in a call center setting
- Sales skills, Proficient, 07/01/23, Influencing and negotiating with customers
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 07/01/23, Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
Certification
Digital Marketing Certification, MIMIC Stukent
Hobbies
I love to cook and bake whenever I get the chance to along with gardening. Whenever I can find the time to go outdoors and do something I'll take that time to go for a walk with my dogs or go hiking or find a green belt nearby. I enjoy artistic crafts and DIYs at home with my family!
Timeline
Visual Merchandiser
Columbia Sportswear
08.2023 - Current
Server
Bonaventure Senior Living
02.2023 - Current
Crew/Cashier
Chipotle Mexican Grill
11.2021 - 01.2023
Baker
Crumbl Cookies Franchises
08.2021 - 11.2021
Event Crew Member
Keoke Events Family Business (Fair Booth)
07.2019 - 08.2019
Office Assistant
Crescent Valley High School
02.2019 - 06.2019
Associate in Science (AS) in Business -
Portland Community College