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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Interests
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John Torres

Clifton,Nj

Summary

What you can expect from me is respect and communication. I like to be comfortable with my work environment and I want everyone else to be as well. I'm driven, filled with energy and I can be a chatter sometimes but when it's time to work it's time to work.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Baker Apprentice

Sweet Potato Pie
06.2024 - Current
  • Streamlined baking processes by conducting regular equipment maintenance checks and reporting any malfunctions promptly.
  • Assisted in training new apprentices on bakery procedures, standards, and best practices.
  • Increased efficiency by effectively multitasking during periods of high demand or limited staff availability.
  • Contributed to positive customer experiences by providing exceptional service during bakery transactions.
  • Enhanced product quality by consistently following established recipes and maintaining proper ingredient measurements

Retail Sales Associate

Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
05.2023 - 11.2023

Promoted special offers and discounts to encourage additional purchases

  • Used product knowledge to suggest items to match client needs
  • Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items
  • Greeted customers to determine wants or needs
  • Cross-sold products to boost overall sales purchases-

Retail Sales Associate

Floor & Decor
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise
  • Assisted with unloading delivery trucks and stocking shelves with new merchandise
  • Tracked inventory levels throughout the day and restocked items as needed
  • Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention
  • Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers, and enhance sales

Sales Associate

Macys Department Store
07.2020 - 12.2021
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice
  • Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features
  • Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current

Stock Associate

Deals & Discounts DII
07.2018 - 03.2020
  • Assisted customers by locating items and loading heavy purchases in vehicles
  • Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment
  • Stocked pallets throughout shift to keep warehouse clean, maintained and organized
  • Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles to maintain inventory
  • Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise
  • Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries

Education

Nursing

Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ

High School Diploma -

Clifton High School
Clifton, NJ
06.2019

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Dough handling
  • Ingredient measuring
  • Time management
  • Quality control
  • Retail Store Operations
  • Time Management
  • Positive and Professional
  • Teamwork
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Problem-Solving
  • Sales Expertise
  • Warehouse Organization
  • Clear Communication
  • Picking and Packing
  • Loading and unloading
  • Heavy lifting
  • Order picking
  • Sorting and labeling
  • Pallet jack handling
  • Punctual and dependable
  • Cleaning and organizing

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

Interests

  • Gym Workouts
  • Music
  • Strategy Games
  • Camping
  • Gardening
  • Auto Repair/Restoration
  • Photography

Timeline

Baker Apprentice

Sweet Potato Pie
06.2024 - Current

Retail Sales Associate

Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
05.2023 - 11.2023

Retail Sales Associate

Floor & Decor
01.2023 - 07.2023

Sales Associate

Macys Department Store
07.2020 - 12.2021

Stock Associate

Deals & Discounts DII
07.2018 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

Clifton High School

Nursing

Passaic County Community College
John Torres