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Hayden Canales

Brooklyn

Summary

Dynamic and empathetic professional with experience at Target, excelling in customer service and cash handling. Proven ability to enhance guest satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving. A fast learner with a pragmatic approach, adept at managing transactions and supporting team operations to ensure a satisfactory shopping experience.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Guest Advocate (Seasonal Position)

Target
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Assisted customers with product selections and inquiries, enhancing overall shopping experience.
  • Handled cash register operations accurately, ensuring smooth transaction processes.
  • Maintained organized merchandise displays, contributing to store aesthetics and customer accessibility.
  • Collaborated with team members to address customer concerns effectively, improving service satisfaction.
  • Also managed self checkout, helping guests with technical issues; such as removing items, helping them pay, adjusting sale prices, etc.
  • Occasionally helped out with fulfillment; picking online orders
  • Also took part in the return section of the store, I would refund items to customers, and would pack fulfillment orders, and organize them in their respective numerical section. I would also take care of distributing online orders, either to customers picking up physically in store, or going outside to their car and handing them their item (drive ups.)

Solutions Specialist

Petco
05.2025 - Current

• Managed POS, helping customers check out, bagging their order, and selling vital care memberships for their pets,

• In charge of fulfilling BOPUS, (buy online pick up in store) and same day orders (for delivery.)

• Managed incoming shipments and took care of stocking items neatly, and cleaning shelves.

• Completed miscellaneous tasks, such as mopping, sweeping, feeding the animals, as well as helping customers adopt new pets such as fishes, hamsters, snakes, mice, chinchillas, etc.

Busser/Host

Nems Japandi Bistro
03.2024 - 08.2024
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas, ensuring pleasant guest experiences.
  • Assisted servers by promptly clearing tables and resetting for new guests.
  • Supported kitchen staff by delivering food items efficiently during peak service hours.
  • Monitored inventory levels of utensils and supplies, reporting shortages to management.
  • Helped seat guests either inside or outside the restaurant, and brought them their food, and filled up their water; overall making sure their needs were satisfied.
  • Occasionally assisted in performing miscellaneous tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, watering plants, making smoothies and açaí bowls for customers, washing silverware, utensils, etc.

Cashier

La Bella Marketplace
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently at POS
  • Maintained organized cash register and ensured accurate cash handling procedures.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries, providing product information, for example if something was on sale, etc. made sure to satiate customers needs.
  • Cooperated with coworkers to make sure the store ran smoothly during peak hours.
  • Assisted with customer returns as well, and occasionally helped put non purchased items back on the sales floor; stocking items on shelves.
  • Managed phone orders; picking items for delivery.

Education

High School Diploma - Medicine

Borough Manhattan Community College
NY

Skills

  • Exceptional communication
  • Strong empathy
  • Stress tolerance
  • Pragmatic/practical approach to situations

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Solutions Specialist

Petco
05.2025 - Current

Guest Advocate (Seasonal Position)

Target
10.2024 - 01.2025

Busser/Host

Nems Japandi Bistro
03.2024 - 08.2024

Cashier

La Bella Marketplace
01.2023 - 02.2024

High School Diploma - Medicine

Borough Manhattan Community College
Hayden Canales