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Kamila Ciepiela

Laguna Niguel,CA

Summary

Entrepreneurial Owner with experience and solid history of business success. Built operations from ground up with strategic and scalable approaches. Well-oriented to quickly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Highly motivated professional with 11 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales partners. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals. Seasoned Small Business Owner with 11 years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends in fashion and technologies to drive small business development initiatives and achieve sales goals. With most recent warehouse experience, Received and delivered goods in fast-paced warehouse settings. Diligently moves materials with organized approaches and safe equipment operations skills. Team-oriented and efficient in meeting challenging daily demands.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Food & Product Demonstrator

Club Demonstration Services
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Assisted customers in locating items, addressed questions and provided product samples.
  • Enhanced customer experience with friendly interactions and thorough knowledge of products demonstrated.
  • Set up product displays before demonstrations and checked after completing presentation to maintain attractive sales space.
  • Consistently met or exceeded demonstration goals while maintaining high levels of professionalism and enthusiasm.

Warehouse Packer

Microvention Terumo
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Inspected medical products before packaging to avoid shipping defective or damaged goods to customers.
  • Enhanced warehouse efficiency by accurately packing and labeling products for shipment.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to established safety protocols and procedures.
  • Packed, weighed and shipped items per customer specifications.

Warehouse Employee

Adecco Staffing Agency
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Organized deliveries by sorting and stocking receivables
  • Monitored merchandise received and shipped from facility in computer system.
  • Tracked inventory levels, handling aspects of shipping and receiving and kept accurate records.
  • Maintained work areas and kept organized.
  • Put merchandise in assigned area, added tags and secured larger pieces as required.
  • Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
  • Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.

Warehouse Fulfillment Associate

Kimco Staffing
05.2022 - 06.2022
  • Pulled merchandise to fulfill orders to specification.
  • Reported damaged products or safety hazards to immediate supervisor.
  • Conducted inventory transactions using scanner gun.
  • Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
  • Accepted, processed and quickly filled orders.
  • Kept assigned work areas clean and orderly to promote efficiency and mitigate risk of accidents.
  • Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
  • Gathered and organized merchandise for distribution into appropriate envelopes, boxes or pallets.
  • Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
  • Followed order sheets to pick correct stock and prepare pallets.
  • Limited damage to products and orders by using care when choosing items.
  • Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
  • Kept products separated, organized and in good rotation to meet customer order specifications.
  • Sealed cases using taping equipment to secure items for transport.
  • Checked accuracy of rejected product using computer terminal and scanner.

Store Owner

KC Boutique & Jewerly
10.2009 - 11.2019
  • Designed and constructed visually appealing displays to attract additional customers.
  • Cultivated loyal customer base by providing excellent customer service.
  • Responded to customer service issues and worked with parties to effectively communicate and resolve.
  • Wore clothing to represent brand and aesthetic of boutique.
  • Established high standards for professionalism and customer service
  • Advised customers on current style and trends.
  • Safeguarded customers and employees by offering clean and safe store environment.
  • Spoiled customers by offering refreshments, providing attentive service and anticipating needs.
  • Devised pricing strategies based on company policies and promotional considerations.
  • Prepared for new product lines and seasonal changes by running in-store and online clearance events.
  • Created and implemented successful business plans for store management, expansion and updates.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
  • Assembled finished product for shipment by packing, crating, loading and securing items.
  • Restocked packaging items and tracked boxes, tape and fill materials from inventory.Planned promotional campaigns for new products or specials.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising

Long Beach State
Long Beach, CA
08.2008

Skills

  • Bookkeeping
  • Issue resolution
  • Employee development
  • Customer retention
  • Purchasing and planning
  • Sound judgment
  • Profit and loss accountability
  • Warehouse tools operation
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Inventory organization
  • Invoice verification
  • Materials handling and transport

Timeline

Food & Product Demonstrator

Club Demonstration Services
03.2023 - 12.2023

Warehouse Packer

Microvention Terumo
10.2022 - 03.2023

Warehouse Employee

Adecco Staffing Agency
07.2022 - 08.2022

Warehouse Fulfillment Associate

Kimco Staffing
05.2022 - 06.2022

Store Owner

KC Boutique & Jewerly
10.2009 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising

Long Beach State
Kamila Ciepiela