LAY MONTANO RODRÍGUEZ
North Bergen
Summary
Sales associate with proven track record in enhancing team performance and managing perishables. Achievements include improved inventory accuracy, reduced waste, and maintained high store standards. Analytical skills from civil engineering background contribute to effective problem-solving in retail settings.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Commercial Associate
Cadenas de Tiendas Caribe
07.2000 - 09.2024
- Replenished merchandise, organized shelves, and maintained visual merchandising standards.
- Conducted inventory counts, monitored stock levels, and managed perishable goods and shrink.
- Operated cash register, processed payments, and assisted customers during peak hours.
- Performed store opening and closing procedures, including cash reconciliation.
- Supervised 9–10 employees, assigning tasks and ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Purchased merchandise from suppliers and ensured accurate product availability.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment.
- Provided product recommendations and resolved customer concerns.
- Cadenas de Tiendas Caribe is a retail chain in Cuba.
Civil Engineer
Physical Planning Department
01.1990 - 01.2000
- Designed and developed physical planning and infrastructure projects to meet community needs and regulatory standards.
- Prepared technical documentation and project plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and facilitating project execution.
- Applied engineering principles to evaluate and improve structural and urban layouts.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to ensure accuracy and feasibility of projects, enhancing collaboration and project outcomes.
- Enhanced analytical and organizational skills through practical experience in retail operations.
- The Physical Planning Department in Cuba focuses on infrastructure and urban planning.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Civil Engineering
Cujae – Ciudad Universitaria “José A. Echeverría”
Havana, Cuba01-1990
Skills
- Customer Service & Sales
- Merchandising & Product Display
- Inventory management
- Cash handling
- Perishables & Waste Management
- Store operations
- Team leadership
- Vendor management
- Store maintenance
- Product repair
- Office software proficiency
- Bilingual Communication
Languages
- Spanish, Native
- English, Basic
Training
- Merchandising
- Customer Service
- Sales
- Administration
- Computer Skills (Word, Excel, basic systems)
Availability
Full availability, including weekends
Timeline
Retail Commercial Associate
Cadenas de Tiendas Caribe
07.2000 - 09.2024
Civil Engineer
Physical Planning Department
01.1990 - 01.2000
Bachelor’s Degree - Civil Engineering
Cujae – Ciudad Universitaria “José A. Echeverría”