Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Ruth Medvedev

Spartanburg,SC

Summary

Driven professional with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency at Marshalls by managing inventory and establishing productive standards. Demonstrated expertise in customer service and great organizational skills. Excelled in creating engaging environments and fostering communication, showcasing creativity in display areas and in training new employees. Worked with children as a nanny and babysitter for family, friends, and neighbors. Achieved significant improvements in child development and satisfaction through strategies and proactive parent engagement.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

Hudson News
02.2025 - Current
  • Trained new sales associates on product knowledge and customer engagement strategies.
  • Enhanced sales floor presentation by maintaining visual merchandising standards and ensuring product availability.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and operational efficiency.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome new and existing customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.

Men's/Kids Department Coordinator

Marshalls
06.2010 - 02.2025
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
  • Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality

Nanny

Private
11.2018 - 04.2020
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on child's progress, needs, and achievements.
  • Supported child in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
  • Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books.
  • Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play.
  • Implemented effective sleep training techniques that established healthy bedtime routines resulting in improved sleep quality.
  • Transported the child to and from activities using personal vehicle.
  • Monitored child's play activities to verify safety.
  • Supervised child on playground to help develop physical and social skills.

Education

Certificate - Digital Design

SCC ( Spartanburg Community College )
Spartanburg
06.2017

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Training new employees
  • Great organizational skills
  • Approaching display areas with creativity and appeal to the customer
  • Operate the cash register

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Associate of the Quarter award for an outstanding performance and for meeting and exceeding employers expectations.

Certification

  • Digital Design Certificate

Languages

Russian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Sales Associate

Hudson News
02.2025 - Current

Nanny

Private
11.2018 - 04.2020

Men's/Kids Department Coordinator

Marshalls
06.2010 - 02.2025

Certificate - Digital Design

SCC ( Spartanburg Community College )