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Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Ernest Houston

Valrico

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Customer Service Associate

Target Brandon Town Center
Brandon
07.2024 - Current
  • Work in all aspects of the store including front end, grocery, and general merchandise.
  • Engage and communicate with customers, staff and supervisors daily.
  • Work flexible hours.
  • Problem solve many different situations including disgruntled customers and staff issues.
  • Utilize point of sales systems.
  • Assist customers with product selection and inquiries.
  • Process transactions efficiently at the checkout.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy and professionalism.

Camp Lead

City of St Petersburg Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
St Petersburg
06.2020 - 12.2023
  • Led and supervised up to 45 children aged 5 to 12 in outdoor activities, crafts, and team-building exercises, fostering teamwork and creativity.
  • Facilitated communication among children, staff, parents, and supervisors to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Resolved daily challenges and managed multiple tasks simultaneously to maintain a positive camp environment.

Education

Community College -

Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, FL
01.2024 - 06.2026

Currently taking nursing prerequisites.

High School -

Lakewood High School, St Petersburg, FL
08.2016 - 05.2020

Skills

  • Customer engagement
  • Sales support
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Activity organization
  • Critical thinking
  • Microsoft office
  • Computer skills
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Positive demeanor

Timeline

Customer Service Associate - Target Brandon Town Center
07.2024 - Current
Hillsborough Community College - Community College,
01.2024 - 06.2026
Camp Lead - City of St Petersburg Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
06.2020 - 12.2023
Lakewood High School - High School,
08.2016 - 05.2020
Ernest Houston