KARINA AVELLANEDA
Bartow,USA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Badcock Home Furniture, excelling in customer service and inventory management. Recognized for enhancing customer experiences and boosting sales by 10%. Skilled in equipment operation and team collaboration, consistently delivering results under pressure while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Hardworking machine operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Shrink Wrap Machine Operator
Rita Staffing
Lakeland, Florida
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Optimized production flow by effectively managing machinery and maintaining quality standards.
- Reported equipment malfunctions immediately to minimize downtime.
- Consistently enforced safety protocols during machinery operations to ensure workplace safety.
LAWN MAINTENANCE LABORER
FLORALAWN
04.2024 - 10.2025
- Maintained lawns by mowing, trimming, and edging for consistent aesthetics
- Operated Landscaping equipment including mowers, blowers, and trimmers safely.
- Inspected equipment for proper functioning and safety prior to use.
- Pulled weeds and sprayed lawn with weed killer and other chemicals
- Operated riding mowers to cover large areas more quickly than push mowers.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment from trailers and trucks.
- Operated commercial mowers to ensure efficient lawn maintenance.
SALE ASSOCIATE
BADCOCK HOME FURNITURE
06.2021 - 03.2024
- Create an inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Listen to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day to Increase sales by 10%.
SALE ASSOCIATE
METRO BY T-MOBILE
02.2017 - 06.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Educate clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Listen to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products
- Create an inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
LINE LEAD
STAFF BUILDERS
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Trained and monitored line associates to perform proper assembly techniques, apply best practices, and comply with safety procedures.
- Follow daily production schedules for organized and on-time deliveries.
- Customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
- Communicated shift handover information to keep personnel aware of incomplete tasks.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
Education
DIPLOMA -
West Area Adult School
Auburndale, FLSkills
- Customer service excellence
- Equipment operation
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Composure under pressure
- Problem solving
- Data entry accuracy
- Computer proficiency
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Shrink Wrap Machine Operator
Rita Staffing
12.2025 - 03.2026
LAWN MAINTENANCE LABORER
FLORALAWN
04.2024 - 10.2025
SALE ASSOCIATE
BADCOCK HOME FURNITURE
06.2021 - 03.2024
SALE ASSOCIATE
METRO BY T-MOBILE
02.2017 - 06.2021
LINE LEAD
STAFF BUILDERS
05.2014 - 08.2016
DIPLOMA -
West Area Adult School