James Belgio
Rahway,NJ
Summary
I am a man with 20 years of Retail experience as well as another 15 years in Warehousing. I have declined the use of sick days from 1995 through 2006 as well as 2009 through 2019 and currently from 2020 til the present.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Associate
Burlington Coat Factory Store
09.2020 - Current
- Maintained a clean and welcoming store environment to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Assisted customers with locating specific items in the store or suggesting alternative options based on their preferences.
- Provided excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues swiftly.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Participated in regular inventory audits, identifying discrepancies and ensuring accurate record-keeping practices were followed.
- Worked with loss prevention in monitoring shopper behavior.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Retail Associate
Dollar Tree
09.2009 - 11.2019
- Maintained a clean and welcoming store environment to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Assisted customers with locating specific items in the store or suggesting alternative options based on their preferences.
- Participated in regular inventory audits, identifying discrepancies and ensuring accurate record-keeping practices were followed.
- Identified potential shoplifting incidents, implementing loss prevention strategies to protect store assets.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
Recovery/ Customer Assistance
Macy's Department Store
11.2008 - 12.2008
- Boosted customer retention by providing personalized support and solutions tailored to individual needs.
- Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
- Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.
- Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests.
Warehouse Worker
Diversified Information Technologies
01.1993 - 12.2007
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rahway High School
Rahway, NJ06.1982
Skills
My retail experience includes customer assistance, manual labor, loss prevention, unloading trucks with incoming shipments & janitorial duties My warehouse experience includes usage of both manual & electric pallet jacks, loading outgoing shipments and unloading incoming shipments as well as janitorial/custodian duties
Sports, reading, good music, cooking, crossword puzzles & writing letters.
What can I say? I became hooked on these activities many years ago and I've been enjoying them ever since.
Timeline
Retail Associate
Burlington Coat Factory Store
09.2020 - Current
Retail Associate
Dollar Tree
09.2009 - 11.2019
Recovery/ Customer Assistance
Macy's Department Store
11.2008 - 12.2008
Warehouse Worker
Diversified Information Technologies
01.1993 - 12.2007
High School Diploma -
Rahway High School