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Ken Wilkerson Jr.

Tigard

Summary

To acquire a position that allows me to exercise my personality. I've worked in only a few positions, but in all positions it's a great asset being able to create a solid foundation with customers in any line of work. My personality

let's me speak to anyone & I can always be available to help anyone no matter the subject. Have managed high volume cash amounts & was able to make daily deposits to the safe at the business.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Century Twin Cinema Movie Theater
01.1976 - 10.1991

This was a family owned business a movie theater & I worked all positions from Janitor, Box office sales, usher, concessions sales, a projectionist to General manager.

  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Monitored security and handled incidents calmly.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.

Sale Associate

San Diego Chargers Team Store
02.1995 - 06.1996
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.

Senior Gardener

Sea World Adventure Parks
04.1993 - 03.2020
  • Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost growth & answered any guest questions as to help them perform such jobs at their own homes.
  • Worked with customers to develop designer landscaping plans for various budgets.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
  • Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
  • Installed stonework according to landscape design plans.
  • Applied mulch to garden beds for protection against weeds and unwanted growth.
  • Worked with supervisors to cut costs on buying new tools & found new ways to improve damaged tools with minimal cost involved, saving 30% on the years budget.

Garden Associate

Home Depot
02.2022 - 10.2023
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Worked outdoors in weather conditions to care for plants and serve customers.
  • Maintained walkways and paths throughout gardens for safe navigation.
  • Watered plants every week.
  • Assisted with plant sales
  • Sought out customers to help and offered immediate assistance with locating items and making selections.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.

Education

High School Diploma -

Crawford High School
San Diego, CA
06.1981

Skills

Best quality is my personality & willing to help anyone

Have handled large amounts of cash & made documented deposits into business safe

  • Friendly personality
  • Problem solver
  • Open communication
  • Willing to help
  • Outgoing
  • Self motivated

Timeline

Garden Associate

Home Depot
02.2022 - 10.2023

Sale Associate

San Diego Chargers Team Store
02.1995 - 06.1996

Senior Gardener

Sea World Adventure Parks
04.1993 - 03.2020

Assistant Manager

Century Twin Cinema Movie Theater
01.1976 - 10.1991

High School Diploma -

Crawford High School
Ken Wilkerson Jr.