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Robinah Gibola

Allen,TX

Summary

Dedicated and bilingual professional with a history of working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Equipped with problem solving and motivational skills, and prioritizes company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. A Team player with great communication and problem solving skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pro Account Sales Associate

The Home Depot Inc
Allen, TX
11.2022 - Current
  • Managed pro-customers accounts by informing them of current promotions, perks and discounts; built quotes and arranged products to be delivered.
  • Built rapport with customers through interpersonal skills and excellent listening skills.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
  • Increased purchase amounts by cross-selling with similar products.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
  • Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
  • Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
  • Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.

Assistant Manager/Cashier/Customer Service Representative

Honolulu Pineapple Company
HONOLULU, HI
02.2020 - 02.2021

Assistant Manager Responsibilities:

  • Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
  • Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
  • Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Completed inventory audits to identify losses and project demand.
  • Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.

Cashier Responsibilities:

  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
  • Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.

Customer Care Representative Responsibilities:

  • Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
  • Promptly responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to promote loyalty.
  • De-escalated customer issues with proven conflict mediation and problem-solving abilities.
  • Documented customer inquiries and feedback and entered service delivery suggestions in company database.
  • Followed up on emailed or web-submitted customer inquiries within standard response times.
  • Supervised and motivated customer service teams to maximize business performance.
  • Enhanced client retention by driving product benefits and features and preferred supplier information delivery around client needs.

Survey Research Interviewer

SMS Hawaii
HONOLULU, HI
03.2020 - 05.2020
  • Conducted phone interviews of political, social and consumer topics.
  • Entered participant data into databases.
  • Conducted structured interviews and recorded audio.
  • Supported researchers in planning and executing research.
  • Utilized effective speaking skills to ask questions of survey participants and prompted adequate responses in-person or over telephone.

Sustainability Coordinator

Local Joe
HONOLULU, HI
07.2019 - 02.2020
  • Developed sustainability plans and programs to improve corporate social responsibility and lower carbon footprint.
  • Integrated sustainability solutions into existing policies and procedures to ease adoption and maximize results.
  • Created sustainability indicators to monitor and track energy usage, waste generation and recycling.
  • Boosted participation by educating team members, clients and members of public on adopting sustainability practices in their day to day life.
  • Developed strategies for zero-waste operations and helped employees maintain compliance with objectives.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.

Graduate Assistant

Hawaii Pacific University
HONOLULU, HI
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Assisted faculty in evaluation of student work and preparation of course materials.
  • Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
  • Designed a bi-weekly sustainability newsletter for the department's graduate program.
  • Assisted faculty members with data collection for potential academic publications.
  • Maintained office hours to provide direct contact with students or clarify course material or course content.
  • Created fliers and materials, working closely with communications team to promote campus events.
  • Interpreted and applied university policies, regulations and procedures, fostering positive academic environment.
  • Prepared reports, presentations and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
  • Organized class curriculum and assisted professor with developing new presentations.
  • Assisted faculty in evaluation of student work and preparation of course materials.

Intern

The Sierra Club of Hawaii
HONOLULU, HI
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Interacted with club members and volunteers. professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and directed to desired staff members.
  • Paid attention to daily news especially editorial section- letter to editor, and responded to them.
  • Organized successful events and collaborated with other organizations and companies.
  • Supported day-to-day operations, assisting teammates with various tasks.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing supplies and packages and routed to appropriate personnel.
  • Attended training sessions and meetings to learn new information and develop personal skills.
  • Participated in weekly staff meetings and team building events.

Lecturer

Gulu University
GULU, UGANDA
10.2014 - 06.2017
  • utilized diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations, discussions, demonstrations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
  • Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
  • Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
  • Offered mentorship to over 30 students, graded exams, and collaborated with colleagues on departmental administrative issues.
  • Tutored students requiring further assistance with learning concepts and course material.
  • Collaborated with fellow lecturers to design course content and teaching policies.
  • Coached students in effective research methods and best practices for submitting articles for publication.

Track and Field Coach

Gulu District Local Govenment
GULU, UGANDA
03.2015 - 05.2017
  • Organized sports tournaments within the district at both primary and secondary level.
  • Facilitated sports training courses for games and sports teachers.
  • Participated in weekly sports talk shows on Radio to create awareness on physical exercise and healthy living.
  • Observed key players and reported back to the district sports office.
  • Assisted in the management of program budget, checked funds remaining, spent and money raised.
  • Organized community outreach programs to promote sports in the district.
  • Managed summer camps with the goal of recruiting and retaining talented young athletes.

Track and Field Coach

Gulu University
GULU, UGANDA
10.2014 - 05.2017
  • Communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events.
  • Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
  • Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.
  • Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
  • Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
  • Developed exercise regimens targeting individual athlete needs.
  • Organized community outreach events throughout the University's Fitness week.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
  • Monitored student athlete academic performance through grade checking and boosted results with study hall and techniques.

Manager/owner

Lush Beauty Nails and Spa
GULU, UGANDA
02.2015 - 03.2017
  • Developed plans and strategies that ensured company growth
  • Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
  • Executed performance reviews to encourage improved productivity for team members.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments, greeted clients, answered phones and offered refreshments
  • Interacted with clients professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and directed them on services offered.
  • Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
  • Conducted market research activities and competitive analysis to facilitate implementation of aggressive company marketing strategy.
  • Trained staff members

Mentor/Organizer

Educate For Change
GULU, UGANDA
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Provided sustainable educational opportunities to at-risk youth of Northern Uganda
  • Organized camps for girls to understand sexual health, early childhood marriage, family planning, gender-based violence, and other related issues.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to deliver support to participants and community members.
  • Developed long-term strategy to increase campaign engagement and expand opportunities.
  • Established meetings with team members and volunteers to coordinate and plan campaigns.
  • Identified and developed potential leaders, mentoring individuals and delivering feedback.
  • Coordinated training programs for girls on self defense.
  • Trained students to lead social change, run strategic campaigns, build strong coalitions and generate grassroots support.

Physical Education Teacher

Pepito Tey primary School
CAMAGUEY, CUBA
08.2012 - 04.2013
  • Instructed students in classroom settings on specific exercises, team sports concept and overall safety to avoid injuries.
  • Monitored student physical fitness with standardized assessments and devised appropriate individual goals.
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
  • Devised safe and effective exercise strategies based on knowledge of kinesiology, anatomy and biology.
  • Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
  • Documented individual data on performance both in theoretical and practical classes
  • Assessed student progress with course material through routine quizzes, final examinations and standardized assessments.
  • Conferred with specialists to support needs of students with individualized educational plans.
  • Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.

Volunteer

Gulu Youth Center
GULU, UGANDA
02.2008 - 09.2008
  • Coordinated schedules and assignments for volunteer staff, maximizing team efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Helped with office tasks including taking messages, scanning documents and answering phone inquiries.
  • Organized individual referrals to obtain community service, including advocating for needs and resolving roadblocks.
  • Created awareness pertaining sexually transmitted infections/diseases, healthy living, environmental related issues, resource management and mobilization, gender-based violence, peace and conflict resolution among youth.
  • Provided guidance and counseling to over 300 at-risk youth and participated in sensitization during fieldwork.
  • Set up tables and chairs and unloaded equipment for various volunteer events.
  • Assisted with and organized programs, events and activities to drive outreach initiatives.

Education

Master of Arts - Sustainable Development and Global Leadership, Sustainability Studies

Hawaii Pacific University
05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Teaching Physical Education And Coaching Sports

The School of Physical Education and Sports
MAYABEQUE CUBA
07.2014

Skills

  • Sports Training /Coaching and Mentoring
  • Fundamentals and Principles of Sports
  • Massage and Physical Therapy
  • Gameplay Management
  • Sporting Event Coordination
  • Injury Prevention
  • Performance Assessment
  • Team Building and Management
  • Flexible, Honest and Dependable
  • Problem-Solving
  • Strong Verbal and Communication skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Gameplay Judging
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Computer skills

Certification

  • Certificate in Massage and Physical Therapy- 2014
  • Certificate in Spanish- 2014

Languages

  • Luo/Acholi, Spanish and English.

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Acholi/Luo
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Pro Account Sales Associate

The Home Depot Inc
11.2022 - Current

Survey Research Interviewer

SMS Hawaii
03.2020 - 05.2020

Assistant Manager/Cashier/Customer Service Representative

Honolulu Pineapple Company
02.2020 - 02.2021

Sustainability Coordinator

Local Joe
07.2019 - 02.2020

Graduate Assistant

Hawaii Pacific University
08.2018 - 05.2019

Intern

The Sierra Club of Hawaii
05.2018 - 08.2018

Mentor/Organizer

Educate For Change
05.2015 - 08.2015

Track and Field Coach

Gulu District Local Govenment
03.2015 - 05.2017

Manager/owner

Lush Beauty Nails and Spa
02.2015 - 03.2017

Track and Field Coach

Gulu University
10.2014 - 05.2017

Lecturer

Gulu University
10.2014 - 06.2017

Physical Education Teacher

Pepito Tey primary School
08.2012 - 04.2013

Volunteer

Gulu Youth Center
02.2008 - 09.2008

Master of Arts - Sustainable Development and Global Leadership, Sustainability Studies

Hawaii Pacific University

Bachelor of Science - Teaching Physical Education And Coaching Sports

The School of Physical Education and Sports
Robinah Gibola