Desiderio Cardona

• Designed functional kitchen layouts to optimize space and flow for customers.
• Collaborated with customers to understand their specific kitchen needs and preferences.
• Assisted in training new staff on kitchen planning processes and tools.
• Developed strong relationships with vendors to source quality kitchen materials.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations during the design and planning phase.
• Identified potential problems with existing kitchen designs and offered solutions to improve efficiency and functionality.
• Communicated with subcontractors regarding any changes or modifications needed to complete the project successfully.
• Support my planning team with different design techniques, to solve complex situations.
• I have lead training sessions, along with kitchen school.
• Countertop backup to the Kitchen Installation Service Specialist.
• Specialize in microsoft excel to collect data and create organization documents.
• Work with adjusting and maintaining spacecaps to assure efficiency of top 30 articles.

Kids Sales Associate and Buddy Mentor, supporting the onboarding and development of new hires to enhance team performance and integration.
• Expanded expertise across company programs, systems, and daily operational functions.
Cross-trained in multiple departments—including sofas, beds, office, and customer service—to provide versatile support and improve overall efficiency.

• Strong understanding of key performance reports, such as gross margins and space capacity, with a track record of implementing strategies to drive sales growth.
• Collaborate with management to support departmental development, with a goal of progressing into a team lead role.

• Stocked shelves with merchandise according to store layout and inventory guidelines.
• Assisted in inventory management by restocking and rotating products regularly.
• Monitored stock levels and reported shortages to management promptly.
• Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and orderly sales floor.
• Ensured compliance with safety standards while handling and storing products.
• Organized shelves and displays, removed damaged or expired merchandise and replenished and rotated stock.

• Achieved sales targets and provided exemplary customer service as a key member of a high-performing sales team.
• Oversaw stock room operations, ensuring accurate inventory scanning and efficient product order processing.
• Guided new hires through daily tasks and company procedures to facilitate smooth onboarding.
• Maintained store cleanliness and organized product displays regularly.
• Managed cash register transactions and handled customer payments efficiently.
• Led sales team to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.
• Trained new associates on product knowledge and sales techniques.