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Ruby Locken

Summary

Passionate Buyer talented in procuring goods and driving business success. Sharp individual well-versed in using exemplary research skills to determine up and coming style trends. Looking to use smart mind and procurement experiences to tackle new challenges within retail organization.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Member

Target
  • Assisted in opening the Hollywood store
  • Restocked supplies at workstations to help team members meet demands
  • Stocked items in the freezer
  • Trained on cash registers to assist customers.

Scooper

Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
  • Assisted customers at The Rose Garden during Blazer games in different areas of the arena
  • Provided excellent and efficient customer service during high volume times
  • Prepared and quickly delivered take-out food items and desserts to customers, maintaining consistent quality
  • Restocked serving stations to keep the team efficient and minimize customer service delays
  • Kept the cash register balanced and accurate to avoid financial errors
  • Maintained a clean and well-organized counter to attract customers
  • Satisfied customers every day with fast, friendly, and knowledgeable support for Ruby Jewel Ice Cream needs.

Swim Instructor

Portland Parks & Recreation
  • Supervise children of all ages
  • Evaluate each child on their swim ability
  • Plan and prepare each swim lesson for 6 different lessons during a shift
  • Maintain communication with parents on each child's progress
  • Compile and administer certificates of swim level completion for each child
  • Advise and teach children swim skills
  • Maintain positive and effective communication with the children and their parents
  • Participate in mandatory skill building education.

Buyer

Buffalo Exchange
08.2023 - Current

Cultivated a deep understanding of clothing from all tiers.

Mastered the unique process of buying clothes from customer base.

Expert knowledge of all elements of sales floor including, personal shopping, fitting rooms, processing, buying, and customer assistance.

Participated in completing store inventory every 3 months.

Monthly all staff buy meetings, used to deepen buyer knowledge.

  • Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
  • Provided training and guidance to junior team members on best practices in purchasing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement department.
  • Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.
  • Continuously monitored industry trends to identify new supply sources that could potentially improve overall procurement efficiency.

Juice Bar Barista

Greenleaf Juicing Company
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Discussed menu ingredients with customers to suggest appealing products
  • Monitored quality control and sanitized work areas, utensils, seating areas, and equipment
  • Sliced fruit and vegetables for use in juice recipes
  • Maintained sufficient inventory and stock to prepare menu items
  • Replenished utensils and napkins in seating area for customer use
  • Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, and equipment to maintain proper functioning
  • Operated point of sale system to tabulate sales and collect payments
  • Kept supplies and retail products well-stocked and organized in fresh, engaging displays
  • Thoroughly learned all drink and food preparations to offer customers detailed descriptions
  • Maintained cash resources by accurately processing payments and computing sales prices
  • Maintained clean and orderly dining spaces to provide positive appeal to customers
  • Minimized cross-contamination and infection risks by regularly cleaning and sanitizing utensils and equipment
  • Connected with customers and gave each person positive experience to promote long-term loyalty.

Nanny

Brieonna Peterson
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Monitored and supervised children at play at the park and at home
  • Monitored and interacted with children and cleaned up after activities and meals
  • Provided a constant presence when children were active or sleeping to ensure safety
  • Prepared food and fed children lunch and snacks
  • Easily assimilated into households with diverse traditions, routines, and religious/dietary practices
  • Kept toys and play areas neat, clean, and organized
  • Conducted fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities
  • Recognized for maintaining a safe environment with children and providing activities that supplemented learning
  • Ensured client privacy in handling confidential family matters.

Education

President Ulysses S. Grant High School
Portland, OR

Associate of Arts -

Lane Community College
Eugene, OR
06.2024

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Clear Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cash Handling
  • Leadership Qualities
  • Product Knowledge
  • Sales expertise

Timeline

Buyer

Buffalo Exchange
08.2023 - Current

Juice Bar Barista

Greenleaf Juicing Company
07.2021 - 08.2021

Nanny

Brieonna Peterson
06.2020 - 08.2020

Team Member

Target

Scooper

Ruby Jewel Ice Cream

Swim Instructor

Portland Parks & Recreation

President Ulysses S. Grant High School

Associate of Arts -

Lane Community College
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