Russell Gage
Target
Amherst,NY
Dependable professional with a strong background in customer-facing roles, warehouse work, and food service. Known for reliability, workplace safety, and clear communication, with hands-on experience in order picking, merchandise organization, and sales support. Focused on improving service quality and operational flow.
4
Years of experience
Work History
Store Team Member
11 Months
Target - Amherst, NY | 10.2025 - Current
- Supported guest service across sales floor, checkout, and fulfillment areas with accurate, friendly interactions.
- Processed transactions at register while following payment, price, and compliance procedures.
- Resolved guest questions and escalated issues to appropriate leaders.
- Maintained clean, safe work areas by completing routine recovery, stocking, and sanitation tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to prioritize tasks during high-volume shifts and changing store needs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and promptly addressing concerns.
- Cleaned counter areas, floor and restrooms to meet safety and sanitation regulations.
- Used cash register to tally purchases, collect payment and execute fast and friendly check-out experiences.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of products and trends, advising customers effectively.
- Supported promotional events to increase store traffic and sales.
Sales Representative
3 Months
EcoShield Pest Control - Indianapolis, IN | 04.2026 - 07.2026
- Generated residential and commercial leads through targeted outreach and referral follow-up.
- Presented service options and pricing using consultative selling techniques.
- Coordinated scheduling of inspections across various locations, estimates, and follow-up appointments accurately in CRM systems.
- Coordinated with technicians to ensure service details matched customer expectations.
- Resolved objections professionally and maintained strong close rates through persistent follow-up.
- Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
Surveyor Assistant
3 Months
Passero Associates - Rochester, NY | 05.2025 - 08.2025
- Operated total station and GPS equipment to capture accurate site measurements.
- Staked points, grades, and offsets to support roadway and site development work.
- Assisted survey crews with boundary, topographic, and construction layout fieldwork.
- Recorded field notes and observations for survey data processing and plan preparation.
- Verified survey calculations and resolved discrepancies before delivering final data.
- Maintained surveying instruments, supplies, and field vehicles for reliable daily use.
- Supported project schedules by coordinating field activities and adapting to changing site conditions.
- Researched legal records, survey records and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed.
- Enhanced survey accuracy by diligently verifying measurements and calculations.
Chipotle Crew Member
3 Months
Chipotle Grill - Victor, NY | 05.2025 - 08.2025
- Prepared menu items following Chipotle food safety and portioning standards
- Maintained clean workstations, dining areas, and equipment throughout shifts
- Operated cash register and processed payments with accuracy and speed
- Coordinated with crew members to keep line moving and reduce service delays
- Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
- Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
- Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Warehouse Worker
2 Years 4 Months
Waterloo Container - Waterloo, NY | 04.2022 - 08.2024
- Loaded and unloaded containers, pallets, and incoming materials with attention to safety.
- Inspected inventory for damage, shortages, and labeling accuracy before distribution.
- Organized stock locations to support efficient retrieval and replenishment.
- Verified shipping documents and matched items against order requirements.
- Maintained clean work areas and followed safety protocols throughout daily operations.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 75 pounds.
- Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics B.S.
SUNY At Buffalo - Buffalo, NY
08.2024 - Current
High School Diploma
Hornell High School - Hornell, NY
05-2024
Skills
Customer service
Customer relationship building
Customer relations
Interpersonal communication
Client relationship building
Objection handling
Sales closing
Sales presentations
Timeline
Sales Representative
EcoShield Pest Control
04.2026 - 07.2026Read more
Store Team Member
Target
10.2025 - CurrentRead more
Surveyor Assistant
Passero Associates
05.2025 - 08.2025Read more
Chipotle Crew Member
Chipotle Grill
05.2025 - 08.2025Read more
SUNY At Buffalo - Bachelor of Science, Economics B.S.
08.2024 - CurrentRead more
Warehouse Worker
Waterloo Container
04.2022 - 08.2024Read more
Hornell High School - High School Diploma,
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