Michael Thristino
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Community-oriented Crossing Guard with expertise building great relationships and talent for teaching youngsters how to safely cross busy streets. Works in all kinds of conditions and stands for long periods. Trained and experienced in road safety, traffic control and school rules enforcement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
School Crossing Guard
All City Management Services
Las Vegas, NV
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Used signs, hand signals and flags to control car and foot traffic conditions.
- Instructed children to safely cross streets using crosswalk and watching traffic lights.
- Discouraged children from behaving unsafely near traffic to reduce injuries and accidents.
- Developed key relationships with both adults and children through effective communication and purposeful engagement.
- Safely assist 150 people per day across busy highway in adverse weather conditions and traffic conditions.
- Withstood adverse environmental conditions.
- Communicated with school administration via radio to relay potential problems or dangers.
- Attended to needs and safety of pedestrians by stopping traffic at crossing locations.
- Escorted pedestrians and young children across streets near school.
- Installed warning flags and used hand signals to catch drivers' attention about hazards.
- Identified unsafe drivers and documented vehicle information for authorities.
- Educated pedestrians about crossing rules and road safety.
Shift Manager
Johnnys Burgers
Centereach, NY
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Consistently exhibited calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating smoothly and set positive example for shift team.
Assistant Sales Manager
Rooms Umlimited
Medford, NY
03.2001 - 01.2014
- Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Trained new associates in successful sales and performance strategies.
- Trained and mentored 10 employees to grow sales market and increase customer satisfaction.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures by counting drawers and managing security.
- Modeled strong negotiation skills to help team members close tough deals with lucrative clients.
- Introduced cost-saving initiatives to reduce losses and increase profit margin.
- Hired, trained and motivated sales and marketing professionals.
- Worked with company's recruiters to attract talented individuals for sales positions.
- Coordinated office operations and kept store in compliance with company standards.
- Assisted sales team with completing customer transactions and managing issues.
- Demonstrated exemplary customer service by engaging clients on sales floor.
- Researched new products and services to drive revenue and support short- and long-term strategies.
- Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
- Conducted weekly sales meetings to discuss business opportunities and strategies and alleviate issues.
- Coached sales team both collectively and individually to help each employee achieve monthly goals.
- Managed and developed sales team.
- Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
College of Boca Raton
Boca Raton FL05.1985
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Suffolk Community College
Selden, NY05.1981
Skills
- NV crossing guard trained
- Safety violation identification
- Student and adult assistance
- Pedestrian safety
- Traffic monitoring
- Cultural Awareness
Timeline
School Crossing Guard
All City Management Services
04.2021 - 05.2022
Shift Manager
Johnnys Burgers
09.2016 - 01.2018
Assistant Sales Manager
Rooms Umlimited
03.2001 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
College of Boca Raton
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Suffolk Community College
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