Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Leadership Experience
Timeline

Ilwad Duale

Best Buy, Home Theater and Computers
Lakeville,MN
4
Languages
4
years of professional experience

Customer-focused sales associate with experience helping people find the right products and solutions for their needs. Strong at building relationships, learning product details, and explaining information in a way that is easy to understand. Known for being dependable, adaptable, and willing to take on new challenges. Brings strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills to create positive customer experiences and achieve goals.

Work History

Sales Associate

10 Months
Best Buy, Home Theater and Computers | 10.2025 - Current
  • Helped customers find the right TV, computer, or home theater setup based on what they were looking for and their budget.
  • Worked with my team to keep the department organized, stocked, and ready for customers.
  • Learned about new technology and products to better assist customers and make recommendations.
  • Built positive relationships with customers by listening to their needs and providing honest recommendations.
  • Averaged twenty paid membership's per month and excelled in credit card applications and warranty

Barista/ Team Member

7 Months
Caribou Coffee | 03.2025 - 10.2025
  • Took orders and handled payments
  • Made drinks and kept things running during busy times
  • Kept the space clean and stocked
  • Helped customers and fixed simple order issues
  • Used a POS system to take orders and process payments

Walmart Electronic Associate

1 Year 1 Month
Walmart | 05.2024 - 06.2025
  • Helped customers find electronics, accessories, and other products that fit their needs and budget.
  • Answered questions about phones, computers, TVs, gaming systems, and other electronics.
  • Assisted customers with product comparisons and explained features in a simple way.
  • Stocked shelves, organized displays, and made sure products were priced correctly.

Front Desk Attendant

2 Years 1 Month
AFK Home Health Care | 02.2023 - 03.2025
  • Greeted guests and checked them in at the front desk
  • Answered questions and helped people with bookings or services
  • Helped resolve small issues or directed them to the right staff
  • Communicated with coworkers to keep things running smoothly
  • Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.

Education

No Degree - Mechanical Engineering

University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | 05.2030

High School Diploma

Lakeville North High School | Lakeville, MN | 06.2026

Skills

Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Time management
Reliable and punctual
Flexible schedule
Product sales
Sales expertise
Store opening and closing

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working
Somali
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Professional Working

Leadership Experience

Lakeville, MN, 2023, 2025, 4-H Youth Teaching - Advised younger generation to refrain from Substances and peer pressure, AVID Volunteer leader - collected 10+ hours of volunteer hours, helped kids build self confidence, and supported and fed the elderly, Hosa member - attended FLC24, participated in an ambulance ride along and practiced life saving skills with professionals, volunteered at hospitals, Head of volunteering at senior home banquet 2024

-Team lead as a walmart electronic associate 

Timeline

Sales Associate

Best Buy, Home Theater and Computers
10.2025 - CurrentRead More

Barista/ Team Member

Caribou Coffee
03.2025 - 10.2025Read More

Walmart Electronic Associate

Walmart
05.2024 - 06.2025Read More

Front Desk Attendant

AFK Home Health Care
02.2023 - 03.2025Read More

University of Minnesota

No Degree from Mechanical Engineering
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Lakeville North High School

High School Diploma
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Ilwad Duale