Matthew Berlinsky
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Skilled retail team member effective at multitasking to accomplish business goals and satisfy customer demands. Well-versed in shelf replenishment and recovery, purchasing support and check-out management. Performance-oriented and agile in efficiently completing diverse daily requirements. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver Helper
UPS
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted drivers with loading and unloading packages onto delivery trucks to maintain deadlines.
- Assisted driver with product or package deliveries to residential and commercial locations.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently, minimizing damage to goods and optimizing space utilization.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
SALES ASSOCIATE / BEVMOLOGIST
BEVMO
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Operated cash register and POS to handle purchases, refunds, and exchanges for customers
- 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
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites
- Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking
- Greeting customers and directed to requested products
- Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays
- Helped customers locate desired items and transfer oversized items to vehicles
- Met merchandising standards by keeping store stocked and products faced
- Performed cash register operations accurately according to company guidelines.
RETAIL STORE CLERK
HALLOWEENTOWN INC.
08.2012 - 10.2023
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with high quality customer service
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance
- Warehouse Worker: floor stocking, receiving and processing received shipments
- Shipping: Sealed, packed, labeled and affixed postage on packages to prepare materials for shipping, utilizing postage meters and sealing tools
- Assisted with merchandising activities such as stocking shelves, setting up displays, and organizing backroom inventory
- Received incoming shipments, unpacked merchandise, checked for accuracy against invoices, and stocked accordingly on the sales floor.
CREW MEMBER
Universal Studios Hollwood
10.2008 - 07.2013
- Pyrotechnics Loader/Crew Member
- Guest Safety Crew Member
- Scare Actor
- Followed all safety and security procedures.
DISHWASHER/BUSSER/HOST/FOOD PREPARATION WORKER
Disney Soda Fountain & Studio Store
07.2006 - 02.2010
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils and trays quickly and without breaking
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or items used often by kitchen staff
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies
- Kept work area clean, dry and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents
- Assisted with moving tables, chairs, and other restaurant service equipment within dining rooms
- Provided respectful and courteous bussing services while operating within active dining rooms
- Reset used tables within prescribed timeframes to expedite turnover and increase available dining room space
- Emptied on-site trash receptacles into dumpsters and large waste receptacles
- Organized and restocked various stations and self-service items
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads
- Packaged and stored food products following proper handling and preservation methods
- Used culinary and cutlery tools to prepare foods for cooking or cold dish presentations
- Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
Education
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS COLLEGE CERTIFICATE IN BROADCASTING - Media Arts
Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen,CA12.2019
GED -
Fort Hamilton High School
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- 10 Years Customer Service/Retail Experience
- 10 Years Cashiering/Cash Handling
- 10 Years Warehouse/Stock Experience
- Packing Orders For Online Couriers
- Shipping & Receiving Online Orders
- Dockwork/Off/Onloading Trucks
- Custodial/Light Maintenance
- Food Prep/Kitchen Station Restocking
- 2 Year Meat and Poultry Slicing
- 2 Year Dishwashing Experience
- 1 Year Host Stand/Table Busser
- Kitchen Staff Support
Timeline
Driver Helper
UPS
10.2023 - 01.2024
SALES ASSOCIATE / BEVMOLOGIST
BEVMO
04.2022 - 12.2023
RETAIL STORE CLERK
HALLOWEENTOWN INC.
08.2012 - 10.2023
CREW MEMBER
Universal Studios Hollwood
10.2008 - 07.2013
DISHWASHER/BUSSER/HOST/FOOD PREPARATION WORKER
Disney Soda Fountain & Studio Store
07.2006 - 02.2010
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS COLLEGE CERTIFICATE IN BROADCASTING - Media Arts
Los Angeles Valley College
GED -
Fort Hamilton High School