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Gina Stewart

Gina Stewart

Valencia,CA

Summary

Dedicated employee who is a detail-oriented, self-motivated and congenial salesperson. I am reliable, honest and I work well with others.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Waitress/Server

Salt Creek Grille
08.2016 - Current
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods. Appropriately suggested additional items to customers to increase restaurant sales. Promptly served all food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests. Regularly checked on guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverages. Skillfully anticipated and addressed guests' service needs. Consistently adhered to quality expectations and standards. Accurately recorded orders and partnered with team members to serve food and beverages that exceeded guests' expectations. Routinely cleaned table linens, table settings, glassware, windowsills, carpets, counters, floors, storage areas and service refrigerators.

Merchandiser

Premium Retail Services Inc
02.2020 - 06.2023
  • Developed and implemented effective merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility.
  • Analyzed sales data to optimize inventory management and improve stock levels.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to design promotional displays that drive customer engagement.
  • Conducted regular market research to identify emerging trends and consumer preferences.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable terms and product placements.
  • Streamlined processes for product replenishment, reducing out-of-stock instances significantly.
  • Led cross-functional teams in the execution of seasonal merchandising plans, ensuring alignment with brand messaging.
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.

Merchandiser

Foster Grant
05.2019 - 08.2020
  • Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing product knowledge and recommending suitable items based on individual needs.
  • Boosted sales by implementing effective merchandising strategies and visually appealing displays.
  • Maximized floor space utilization by rearranging fixtures according to changing business needs and customer traffic patterns.
  • Contributed to a safe and welcoming shopping environment by adhering to store policies, addressing potential hazards, and maintaining clean, orderly merchandise displays.

Merchandiser

Acosta Sales & Marketing
04.2019 - 01.2020
  • Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
  • Improved overall store appearance by performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning shelves, updating signage, and reporting damaged fixtures for repair or replacement.
  • Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
  • Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.

Personal Assistant

Stuart Simmons
10.2015 - 07.2016
  • Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail, email and faxes. Maintained household inventory and maintenance schedules. Screened telephone calls and inquiries and directed them as appropriate. Coordinated overnight travel arrangements and accommodations. Organized personal and professional calendars and supplied reminders of upcoming meetings and events. Ran errands, including grocery shopping and picking up dry cleaning.

Food And Beverage

Hyatt Regency
07.2002 - 10.2015
  • Worked in Vines Restaurant & Bar as a cocktail server for 13 years. Was able to efficiently serve an 18 table section because of my ability to multitask and work fast as well as efficient. Inquired about guest satisfaction, anticipated additional needs and happily fulfilled requests. Maintained a professional tone of voice and words at all times, including during peak rush hours. Was responsible for reordering bar supplies, and maintaining a clean work space. Effectively used items in stock to decrease waste and profit loss.

Instructional Assistant

Saugus Union School District
09.1993 - 06.2015
  • Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development. Led instruction resource services at the elementary level. Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling. Administered minor first aid to injured students. Encouraged students to be understanding of others. Supervised field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos. Conducted small group and

Education

Associate Of Arts - General

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
1995

Skills

  • Friendly and cheerful
  • Approachable
  • Goal-oriented
  • Self-sufficient
  • Dependable
  • Exceptional time management
  • Detail-oriented

Timeline

Merchandiser

Premium Retail Services Inc
02.2020 - 06.2023

Merchandiser

Foster Grant
05.2019 - 08.2020

Merchandiser

Acosta Sales & Marketing
04.2019 - 01.2020

Waitress/Server

Salt Creek Grille
08.2016 - Current

Personal Assistant

Stuart Simmons
10.2015 - 07.2016

Food And Beverage

Hyatt Regency
07.2002 - 10.2015

Instructional Assistant

Saugus Union School District
09.1993 - 06.2015

Associate Of Arts - General

Cerritos College

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