Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
gardening,
Timeline
Generic

Donna Spohrer

Naples,FL

Summary

Friendly food industry has creating positive consumer experiences that lead to return business. Fast-learner adapt at memorizing menu details and specialty items for enhanced grocery experience. Noted for prompt attention and respectful demeanor. . Celebrated for wide skillset and positive attitude.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen & Bath Design

Home Depot
02.2001 - 05.2006

Forecasted goals and objectives for sales, gross and key expenses on monthly and annual basis.

  • Managed used vehicle wholesales and auction acquisitions and monitored and adjusted inventory to optimize customer options.
  • Coached sales team to drive traffic through phone and online appointments and referrals to meet or exceed sales targets.
  • Furnished dealership with accurate floor traffic control data and weekly reports on sales activities.
  • Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
  • Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches.
  • Worked closely with contractors and vendors to improve project coordination, completing projects on time and within budget increase sales by 10 prcent

Food and Beverage Server

Tropicana Casino And Resort
04.1996 - 01.2001
  • Provided courteous, friendly service while multitasking in fast-paced environment.
  • Remained focused, calm and professional during peak rush hours.
  • Adhered to health and safety standards while handling food and beverages.
  • Greeted guests warmly to foster welcoming environment.
  • Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
  • Five years work experience in dining table set-up to prepare for special events

Cashier Specialist

Shop Rite Food Market
01.1996 - 01.2001
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Worked in high volume grocery firm waiting on 1,000 customer daily
  • Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy leve
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests

Sales Associate

Macys Department Store
05.1995 - 03.1996
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Managed over 50 customers daily locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service, and selling techniques.
  • Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques, and company procedure
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals

Education

High School Diploma -

Holy Spirit High School
Absecon, NJ
05.1981

High School Diploma -

Atlantic County Vocational School
Mays Landing, NJ
05.1981

Skills

  • Sales Expertise
  • Organization skills
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Opening and Closing Procedures
  • Menu Changes
  • Food and Beverage Preparation
  • Sales Trends
  • Food and Beverage Experience
  • Effective Working Relationships
  • Product Knowledge
  • Mission-critical system design
  • Municipal design
  • Kitchen design

gardening,

My garden is my every day joy !!! My garden consist of Plumeria / Bird of Paradise/ and other plants that can tolerate hot weather conditions!!! i make my own compost to keep my plants vibrant and health and beautiful!!! i water them with rainwater from two 60 gallon containers that i ordered on Amazon!!! My neighbors come by observe my garden and tell me they love what i bring too our small community.. They bring family and friends too see my garden.

Timeline

Kitchen & Bath Design

Home Depot
02.2001 - 05.2006

Food and Beverage Server

Tropicana Casino And Resort
04.1996 - 01.2001

Cashier Specialist

Shop Rite Food Market
01.1996 - 01.2001

Sales Associate

Macys Department Store
05.1995 - 03.1996

High School Diploma -

Holy Spirit High School

High School Diploma -

Atlantic County Vocational School
Donna Spohrer