Louis Tavares
Tallahassee
Summary
Motivated Retail Supervisor with strong background in directing, training and motivating staff to achieve full potential and meet company goals. Demonstrated ability to optimize store operations, increase sales, improve customer satisfaction levels. Known for exceptional leadership abilities, problem-solving skills and commitment to achieving store targets. Proven history of success in conflict resolution and inventory management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Supervisor
Grassroots 2
Fleming Island
05.2023 - Current
- Trained new employees on store policies, customer service techniques, and sales procedures.
- Researched out-of-stock items to find additional inventory in other store locations.
- Updated visual merchandising displays to attract customers and promote sales.
- Worked closely with vendors to negotiate pricing contracts that provided the best value for the company.
- Determined complete order accuracy by examining merchandise to verify price and quantity.
- Increased sales by optimizing in-store promotional strategies.
Prep Cook
Chipotle
Fleming Island
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Utilized excellent knife skills to chop and slice vegetables and carve and grind meats and cheeses.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Modified standard recipes to address customer requests for substitutions or allergen concerns.
- Maintained clean and orderly kitchen by regularly washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while handling sharp knives or operating machinery.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
CBRN Specialist
United States Army
Fairbanks
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Investigated suspected contamination sites using appropriate detection methods.
- Targeted, fired and maintained weapons used to destroy enemy positions.
- Evaluated risk factors associated with different types of hazards encountered in a CBRN environment.
- Monitored CBRN equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Responded immediately to routine and critical accidents, incidents and other emergencies.
- Identified potential threats from CBRN agents or hazardous materials.
Education
Associate of Arts -
St Johns River State College
Orange Park, FL12-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Employee training
- Inventory management
- Sales strategy
- Vendor negotiation
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Reliability
- Flexible work schedule
- Superior work ethic
Certification
- CBRN certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Retail Supervisor
Grassroots 2
05.2023 - Current
Prep Cook
Chipotle
06.2022 - 11.2022
CBRN Specialist
United States Army
08.2020 - 05.2022
Associate of Arts -
St Johns River State College
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of North Florida