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Ethan Garcia

Ventura,CA

Summary

Extremely dedicated, organized, and team oriented, outstanding customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Meat Department Associate

SMART&FINAL
10.2018 - Current
  • Assisted customers with special requests, such as custom cuts or specific preparation instructions, enhancing their shopping experience.
  • Ensured accurate pricing through consistent label verification and updates on meat products.
  • Maximized product freshness by consistently monitoring inventory levels and rotating stock accordingly.
  • Reduced shrinkage rates by conducting regular audits of perishable items, ensuring proper storage conditions were met.
  • Upheld a high level of professionalism by remaining calm under pressure, effectively managing competing priorities and addressing customer concerns with empathy and understanding.
  • Contributed to team efficiency, assisting with unloading deliveries and stocking shelves in a timely manner.
  • Enhanced workplace safety with strict adherence to sanitation and hygiene guidelines when handling raw products.

Sales Associate

Spencer's Gifts
10.2018 - 12.2018
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.

Sales Associate

Target
11.2015 - 12.2018
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

BACKROOM/Freight Team Associate

SEARS
09.2015 - 12.2015
  • Lifted and moved items weighing [Number] pounds multiple times per shift.
  • Maintained high safety standards within the facility by enforcing proper lifting techniques, equipment usage, and hazard prevention measures.
  • Offered friendly, prompt customer service by answering questions, resolving issues quickly, and checking system for inventory.
  • Broke down, re-packaged and shrink-wrapped pallets for efficient storage and transportation.

Education

No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Ventura College
Ventura, CA

High School Diploma -

Hueneme High School
Oxnard, CA
06.2009

Skills

  • Cutting precision
  • Knife Handling
  • Workplace Safety
  • Meat cutting expertise
  • Cross-Contamination Prevention
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Stock Rotation
  • Maintaining freshness

Timeline

Meat Department Associate

SMART&FINAL
10.2018 - Current

Sales Associate

Spencer's Gifts
10.2018 - 12.2018

Sales Associate

Target
11.2015 - 12.2018

BACKROOM/Freight Team Associate

SEARS
09.2015 - 12.2015

No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Ventura College

High School Diploma -

Hueneme High School
Ethan Garcia