Matthew Ruiz
Elmwood Park,IL
Summary
Proven team worker and quick learner, Adept at completing projects with confidence and skill. History of performing well under pressure and accomplishing successive assignments with high accuracy. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adapts well to changing situations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Clerk
Food 4 Less
08.2023 - Current
- Kept meat cases fully stocked, clean and properly labeled to allow customers to find products quickly.
- Maintained sanitation standards within the department by adhering to strict cleaning procedures and guidelines.
- Used strong communication skills to address customer inquiries or concerns promptly and professionally.
- Ensured freshness of products by monitoring inventory levels and maintaining proper storage conditions.
- Rotated products to sell before expiration dates, prevent waste and keep food safety in check.
Assistant
Tub and Tile Reglazing
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Followed painter's directions for product application and site cleanup.
- Cleaned job site after project completion, removing tape, and tarps and inspecting for drips or inconsistencies in paint application.
- Masked, covered or otherwise protected non-paintable surfaces.
- Prepared different paintable surfaces prior to product application.
- Primed surfaces evenly prior to painting allowing paint to be applied evenly.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Front End Associate
Costco Wholesale
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Welcomed and engaged customers, offering assistance with locating or retrieving merchandise.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Removed litter from parking lot, planters and cart storage areas.
- Maintained professional appearance of storefront by cleaning entryways, removing debris, and organizing displays as necessary.
- Assisted customers in loading groceries into cars.
- Gathered carts manually and with remote controlled cart pusher.
- Upheld company standards of cleanliness throughout outdoor spaces by regularly emptying trash receptacles and wiping down cart handles.
Front End Associate
Angelo Caputos
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Welcomed and engaged customers, offering assistance with locating or retrieving merchandise.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Replaced merchandise stock throughout check-out lines and end-cap displays.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Gathered shopping baskets and carts and relocated to designated areas.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Elmwood Park Highschool
Elmwood Park, IL07.2021
Skills
Workplace Cleanliness
Sanitation and food safety
Product restocking
Merchandising and display assembly
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving
Quick Learner
Flexibility
Team Worker
Communication Skills
Time management
Timeline
Meat Clerk
Food 4 Less
08.2023 - Current
Assistant
Tub and Tile Reglazing
01.2023 - 08.2023
Front End Associate
Costco Wholesale
10.2022 - 02.2023
Front End Associate
Angelo Caputos
01.2019 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Elmwood Park Highschool
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