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Joshua Gardner

ACCOKEEK,MD

Summary

Highly efficient Perishable Associate well established in fast-paced and challenging environments. Eager to learn with an aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency. Retail sales professional versed in product placement and merchandising. Extensive experience in inventory management and shipment processing. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Perishable Associate

Food Lion
06.2021 - Current
  • Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance for increased customer satisfaction.
  • Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
  • Managed customer relations through communication and helpful interactions.
  • Provided product price information to customers.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Wrapped, boxed and weighed bakery department products.
  • Identified customer needs and wants to enhance customer experiences and boost sales.
  • Maintained relationships with customers to maximize sales opportunities.

Education

Cyber Security

College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD
12.2026

High School Diploma -

PACE/Monarch
La Plata, MD
06.2023

Skills

  • Sales Expertise
  • Loss Prevention
  • MS Office
  • Computer Competencies
  • Product Merchandising
  • Customer Engagement
  • Result Interpretation
  • Decision-Making
  • Issue Resolution
  • Customer Service
  • Product Inspection
  • Performance Improvement
  • Order Fulfillment

Community Service

Food pantry - Delivered food to elderly clients. 

Lawn care - Mowed lawns for the elderly.

Calvary Chapel Breath of Life - Provides set up and break down of audio and visual equipment. 

Calvary Chapel Breath of Life - Provides security. 

Calvary Chapel Breath of Life - Plays guitar for worship team.


Timeline

Perishable Associate

Food Lion
06.2021 - Current

Cyber Security

College of Southern Maryland

High School Diploma -

PACE/Monarch
Joshua Gardner