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Draco Locke

Summary

Highly experienced Team Leader known for exemplary team-building and project oversight skills. Gifted at working with all types of personalities. Performance history of developing strong collaborative relationships and delivering impressive results. Reliable at promoting customer loyalty, satisfaction and purchases with consultative techniques and diligent attention to individual needs. Knowledgeable about product merchandising, payment processing and cleaning. Dedicated and dependable relationship-builder with excellent organizational strengths and superior work ethic.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Vapenado
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.

Manager

Kure CBD Vaporium & Lounge
02.2020 - 01.2023
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Utilized customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.

Hostess

Hard Rock Café Phoenix
04.2018 - 12.2019
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
  • Accommodated special seating requests for guests to enhance satisfaction.
  • Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
  • Developed and maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items and daily specials to accurately respond to customer queries.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Organized, stocked and cleaned establishment's front lobby during shifts to maintain welcoming appearance.
  • Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.
  • Backed up servers by checking on tables and retrieving items for guests.
  • Rearranged tables and chairs for large parties and retrieved high chairs for children.
  • Cross-trained to handle different restaurant roles, including bar, kitchen and to-go stations.
  • Input orders accurately into POS terminal, split bills and accepted payments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Chino Valley High School
Chino Valley, AZ
05.2017

Skills

  • Stockroom Upkeep
  • Store Opening and Closing
  • Inventory Control Procedures
  • Credit and Cash Transactions
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Merchandising Proficiency
  • Guest Relations
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Cash Handling Accuracy
  • Persuasive Selling

Timeline

Sales Associate

Vapenado
02.2023 - 05.2023

Manager

Kure CBD Vaporium & Lounge
02.2020 - 01.2023

Hostess

Hard Rock Café Phoenix
04.2018 - 12.2019

High School Diploma -

Chino Valley High School
Draco Locke