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Jose Jurado Garcia

Brooklyn

Summary

Dynamic retail professional with a proven track record at Staples, enhancing customer engagement and sales proficiency. Expert in product knowledge and cash register operation, excelling in creating positive shopping experiences. Demonstrated ability to exceed sales targets through effective promotional strategies and exceptional verbal communication. Renowned for reliability and a self-directed approach to learning and development. Catering Server with proven skills in preparing foods, condiments, silverware, and supplies for events with up to 150+ guests. Highly efficient and driven with a focused and attentive nature, experienced in running food, passing trays, and explaining menus and dishes. Determined professional with dedication to hard work and a team player attitude, offering strong inventory management and product packaging abilities. Punctual and focused with physical strength to accommodate lifts up to 100+ pounds.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Associate

Staples
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Assisted customers in finding products, answered questions, and made product recommendations.
  • Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
  • Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
  • Organized backroom storage areas for efficient access to merchandise.
  • Operated cash register accurately and efficiently while processing payments from customers.
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.

Produce Stocker

Fine Fare Supermarket
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Stocked shelves with new merchandise and checked for outdated or damaged items.
  • Organized backroom storage areas to ensure safe, efficient stocking of fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, providing information on seasonal availability, nutrition values, recipes.
  • Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
  • Moved and rebuilt shelves, racks and displays to increase visibility of merchandise.
  • Followed proper stock rotation procedures to minimize obsolescence and remove out of date items from sales floor.
  • Reported any potential issues found during inspections immediately to store manager or supervisor.
  • Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
  • Transported merchandise from receiving dock area using hand carts or forklifts if available.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure effective communication between departments regarding product availability.

Catering Server

Ateres
03.2022 - 02.2023
  • Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
  • Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
  • Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Sanitized tableware and chafing dishes before catering event to avoid infection and comply with hygiene standards.
  • Wrapped silverware and folded napkins according to standard procedures or in requested arrangements.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.

Education

Associate of Science - Biotechnology

LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY
06-2026

High School Diploma -

High School of Fashion Industries
06-2024

Skills

  • Damaged goods processing
  • Client interaction
  • Cash register operation
  • Product knowledge expertise
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Sales proficiency
  • Proactive skill development
  • Point of sale systems
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Loss prevention
  • Store maintenance
  • Promotional strategies
  • Sales promotion
  • Sanitation skills
  • Event setup
  • Guest relations
  • High-end event experience
  • Guest service
  • Set up procedures
  • Able to lift 120 lbs
  • Initiative-taking
  • Cash handling accuracy
  • Brand representation
  • Shelf recovery
  • Positive and engaging demeanor
  • Dependable performance

Education and Training

Education in Business from high school, training in all my jobs.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Retail Associate

Staples
07.2024 - 10.2024

Produce Stocker

Fine Fare Supermarket
09.2023 - 01.2024

Catering Server

Ateres
03.2022 - 02.2023

High School Diploma -

High School of Fashion Industries

Associate of Science - Biotechnology

LaGuardia Community College

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