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Joy Donnini

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

. Customer-focused Retail Associate with solid understanding of retail dynamics and customer service standards. Experienced providing quality product recommendations and solutions to meet customer needs and exceed expectations. Committed to executing sales, service and customer experience initiatives driving strong sales.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales /publishing

jdonninibooks
PILESGROVE, NJ
03.2017 - Current
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Reviewed files, recordings and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
  • Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
  • Increased purchase amounts by cross-selling with similar products.

Live Sound Engineer

The Fire
Philadelphia, PA
03.2024 - 07.2024
  • hosting
  • running live sound for bands
  • running light for shows
  • set up
  • Troubleshot technical issues involving audio equipment before and after shows.
  • Ensured that all cables were properly connected for a safe show environment.

high stress environment

  • Monitored audio levels with headphones while adjusting controls on the mixing board.

Server

Auburn Road Vineyard & Winery
Pilesgrove, NJ
03.2020 - 01.2024
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.

Waitress

10th street pour house
Philadelphia, PA
01.2009 - 04.2014
  • Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts for customers.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
  • Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
  • Set up dining room to meet hospitality and service standards.
  • Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
  • Cleared table and bussed dishes to allow for quick setups.
  • Implemented sanitary food handling, holding and service protocols.
  • Answered guest questions regarding menu, food and beverage preparation, recipe ingredients and allergens.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Reset tables between guests, refilled condiments and wiped down surfaces.
  • Completed final preparations of dishes and quickly delivered items to customers.
  • Calculated accurate bill amounts and processed cash and credit card payments.
  • Restocked tables, wait staff areas and order staging areas.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.

Assistant Manager

Santa Fe Burrito
Philadelphia, PA
01.2003 - 03.2008
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
  • Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Worked closely with customers to understand needs and resolve diverse issues.
  • Assisted in store opening by setting up office space, computers and cash registers.
  • Collaborated with fellow employees, vendors and other parties to achieve smooth coordination of activities, risk remediation and follow-up.

Education

Associate of Arts - Fashion Design

Moore College of Art And Design
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Upselling Techniques
  • Display Setup
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Inventory Control Procedures
  • Merchandising Knowledge
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Self-Checkout Assistance
  • Time Management
  • Customer Needs Assessment
  • Dispute Mediation
  • Cash Handling
  • Stocking and Receiving
  • Order Processing
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Store Opening and Closing
  • Cash Handling Accuracy
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Retail Store Operations
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Energetic Self-Starter
  • Listening Skills
  • Verbal/Written Communication
  • Superb Time Management
  • Friendly and Outgoing
  • Reliable and Punctual
  • Website Copy
  • Critical Thinking
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Good Work Ethic
  • People Skills
  • Goal Setting
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Manuscript Evaluation
  • Publication Production Oversight
  • Fact Checking
  • Audience and Reader Appeal
  • Artwork and Layout Coordination
  • Teleconferencing and Videoconferencing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Author Royalties and Payments
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Video Creation and Editing
  • Communications and Media
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Timeline

Live Sound Engineer

The Fire
03.2024 - 07.2024

Server

Auburn Road Vineyard & Winery
03.2020 - 01.2024

Sales /publishing

jdonninibooks
03.2017 - Current

Waitress

10th street pour house
01.2009 - 04.2014

Assistant Manager

Santa Fe Burrito
01.2003 - 03.2008

Associate of Arts - Fashion Design

Moore College of Art And Design
Joy Donnini