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Matthew Anaya

Sterling,VA

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong background in customer service and management level positions in two different jobs. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I excel in problem-solving and data analysis, consistently enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction. Recognized for implementing effective loss prevention strategies and training new employees to foster a positive work environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retail Manager

New Balance Factory Store
Leesburg, VA
09.2023 - Current

Implemented loss prevention measures:

  • Investigated suspicious activities to prevent loss prevention issues.
  • Successful advocate for the implementation of more CCTV cameras.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies to minimize shrinkage and theft.
  • Ensured all associates were trained and aware of loss prevention procedures. Including how to spot suspicious activity.
  • Report theft and suspicious activity to Loss Prevention Management.
  • Training Captain.
  • Supervised daily store operations and managed staff schedules.
  • Trained team members on customer service and product knowledge.
  • Implemented visual merchandising strategies to enhance product displays.
  • Addressed customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly.
  • Managed inventory levels and conducted regular stock audits.
  • Resolved customer complaints in an efficient manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.

Fitness Supervisor

Christopher Newport University Freeman Center
07.2019 - 01.2021
  • Responds immediately to patron requests, inquiries and concerns (e.g., changing tv channels, answering questions, spotting, etc.).
  • Cleans, organizes, and maintains a clean, organized Fitness Pavilion, and reports any issues/concerns to Fitness Director.
  • Assists with fitness programs (e.g., room set-up, attendance records, etc.).
  • As a supervisor I make sure to enforce policies and procedures.
  • My second year working here I was promoted from an Attendant to a Supervisor for my dedication and hard work.

Cashier

DICKS Sporting Goods
05.2018 - 12.2020
  • My duty as an employee at DICK’s was to be very attentive to any question or problem that a customer had and help them have a checkout at the register that would leave them wanting to come back.
  • In addition, after a year, I was given the responsibility of training new employees.

Micro Internship Program- Survey, Assess & Report

Douglass Community Service
Sterling, VA
05.2020 - 07.2020
  • Analyzed survey data to identify potential issues or discrepancies in measurements.
  • Create a survey with the program coordinator to help the company learn how many individuals would be returning this year, and why, or if they would not be returning, and why.
  • Surveys were completed via phone call.
  • Detailed reports of the data collected every day were sent to the program coordinator, which we would then analyze together the following day.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - concentration in Criminology, Double Minor in Psychology and U.S. National Security

Christopher Newport University (CNU)
Newport News, VA
05.2021

Some College (No Degree) - International Security, MA

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Skills

  • Bilingual (English and Spanish)
  • Proficient with video call programs (Zoom, Skype, Google Hangouts, etc)
  • Data Analysis
  • Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Applying criminological theories to real world problems
  • Microsoft programs
  • Google Productivity Apps
  • Interviewing and communicating with others
  • Strong work ethic
  • Positive approach to any situation
  • Self-motivation
  • Able to tackle multiple tasks at one time
  • Able to thrive in group/team projects
  • Customer Service experience
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Written communication
  • Active listener
  • Punctuality
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Project management

Certification

  • American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
  • International Sociology Honor Society (Alpha Kappa Delta)

Volunteer Experience

  • First fruits, Sterling, VA, 01/2013, 12/2017, Cleaned and picked up trash around poor neighborhoods.
  • Craft show, Sterling, VA, 01/2013, 12/2018, Helped crafters set up showcases and served food.
  • PEER, Sterling, VA, 01/2015, 12/2017, Assisted elementary school kids with academics.
  • Church Camp Volunteer, Rockville, MD, 01/2015, 12/2017, Worked with younger kids at church camp.
  • COVID-19 Mask Making Volunteer Opportunity, Newport News, VA, 01/2020, 12/2020, Participated in mask-making efforts during the pandemic.

Additional Information

VALHEN Hispanic College Institute Program, Blacksburg, VA, 06/2016, CNU Grant, 08/2019, Awarded to students who maintain a strong GPA above 2.0

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Retail Manager

New Balance Factory Store
09.2023 - Current

Micro Internship Program- Survey, Assess & Report

Douglass Community Service
05.2020 - 07.2020

Fitness Supervisor

Christopher Newport University Freeman Center
07.2019 - 01.2021

Cashier

DICKS Sporting Goods
05.2018 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Arts - concentration in Criminology, Double Minor in Psychology and U.S. National Security

Christopher Newport University (CNU)

Some College (No Degree) - International Security, MA

George Mason University
Matthew Anaya