Russell Gillen
Thonotosassa,FL
Summary
Dynamic professional with a diverse background, including a pivotal role as a Seafood Specialist at Publix, where I nurtured customer loyalty through exceptional service and product presentation. Skilled in cost control and health code compliance, I excel in environments requiring attention to detail and quality assessment. Proven ability to leverage sales strategies and stock rotation knowledge for operational excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Seafood Specialist
Publix
07.2016 - Current
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Checked quality of products and removed expired items.
- Created hospitable shopping experience by merchandising and stocking products and specialty items.
- Interacted with customers to foster loyalty and satisfaction.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment, tools, and work surfaces.
Seafood Clerk
Publix
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Checked quality of products and removed expired items.
- Handled specialty seafood items for packaging and display.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment, tools, and work surfaces.
Pipe Fitter
Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc.
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
Cashier
Publix
07.2016 - 06.2021
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Accounting Intern
Suncoast Credit Union
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Compiled monthly journal entries into general ledger system.
- Reconciled balance sheet figures and sought assistance to reduce errors.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Pharmacy Technician
Publix
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FLSkills
- Waste reduction
- Cost control
- Cold chain management
- Health code compliance
- Quality assessment
- Product presentation
- Sales strategies
- Stock rotation
- Preparing orders
- Replenishing stock
- Fixing displays
Timeline
Seafood Clerk
Publix
06.2021 - 08.2024
Pipe Fitter
Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc.
01.2020 - 12.2020
Pharmacy Technician
Publix
12.2018 - 12.2020
Seafood Specialist
Publix
07.2016 - Current
Cashier
Publix
07.2016 - 06.2021
Accounting Intern
Suncoast Credit Union
06.2015 - 08.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Hillsborough Community College