Dominic Vigari

Work History

Kennel Technician

All Creatures Great & Small

07.2024 - Current

Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.

English Teacher

Whiteville City Schools

07.2021 - 06.2024

Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.

Commercial Landscape Installation Technician

Phoenix Landscape Management

04.2017 - 07.2021

Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
Installed lights, sprinklers and other outdoor features based on requirements.
Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
Coordinated with other landscaping professionals to improve outdoor areas.
Prepared soil for planting and sowing.
Developed and maintained efficient irrigation system for outdoor areas.
Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
Designed programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, composting, and other related topics.
Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
Collaborated with gardeners to plan and design outdoor spaces.
Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
Utilized lawn striping methods for healthy grass growing and appearance.
Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.

Dairy/ Frozen Food Manager

Food Lion Delhaize Group

05.2012 - 12.2016

Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.

Store Manager

Sam's Pitt Stop

01.2010 - 11.2011

Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.

Adjunct English Instructor

Bladen Community College

08.2008 - 06.2010

Marked lesson notes, corrected errors and made useful suggestions on written assignments for improved writing communication performance.
Supervised academic work of students in advanced grammar, modern American literature, European literature and English composition.
Recommended and administered appropriate solutions, sanctions and discipline for non-compliance to rules and standards for student performance and behavior.
Upheld commitment to educational excellence and fostered atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.
Established and maintained rapport with other staff, students and parents to facilitate communication and academic progress.
Organized, prepared, and revised Developmental English course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
Organized, prepared, and revised Developmental English course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
Organized, prepared, and revised Developmental English course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
Contributed to positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for academic community.
Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
Taught English language to Adult Learners/ New Students students in classroom setting.
Assigned books and other materials to improve reading comprehension.
Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
Made use of available technologies in daily learning, such as Moodle and Information Highway/ Simulcast.
Designed and developed instructional activities using data from student learning style assessments.
Used effective teaching techniques and learning strategies in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences
Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
Developed interesting lectures and educational activities to maximize learning within classroom.
Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students

Store Manager

RadioShack / Cox Electronics, DBA

01.2000 - 04.2008

Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Assistant Store Manager

Winn Dixie Supermarket

11.1996 - 01.2001

Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors to facilitate timely product delivery.
Analyzed customer feedback and implemented strategies to improve customer experience.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Kennel Technician

English Teacher

Commercial Landscape Installation Technician

Dairy/ Frozen Food Manager

Store Manager

Adjunct English Instructor

Store Manager

Assistant Store Manager

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Skills

Software

Work Availability

Timeline

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