Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Websites
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Sereta Newton

Newport News,VA

Summary

Dynamic retail professional with extensive experience at Walmart, excelling in inventory management and customer assistance. Proven track record in enhancing team efficiency and promoting sales through effective product displays. Skilled in equipment operation and adept at resolving customer inquiries, ensuring a positive shopping experience while maintaining high standards of quality control.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Stocker 1

Walmart Supercenter 3219
Williamsburg, Virginia
08.2025 - 08.2025
  • Assisted customers with locating products and answering basic inquiries.
  • Operated equipment safely for moving and arranging stock efficiently.
  • Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all staff.
  • Arranged merchandise in an attractive manner to promote sales.
  • Inspected stock for damage or defects and reported issues to management.
  • Coordinated with management to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.

Deli/ Bakery Academy Trainer

Walmart Neighborhood 5754
Williamsburg, Virginia
10.2024 - 05.2025
  • Implemented best practices for store operations to enhance team efficiency.
  • Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
  • Provided constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to keep trainees motivated.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
  • Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
  • Participated in and attended meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs.

Electronics Sales Associate

Walmart Supercenter Store 4350
Kilmarnock, Virginia
11.2023 - 10.2024
  • Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
  • Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
  • Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
  • Processed sales transactions efficiently, including cash handling, credit card processing, and issuing receipts.
  • Assisted customers in selecting and purchasing electronic products based on their needs and specifications.

Apparel Sales Associate

Walmart Supercenter 1525
Mechanicsville, Virginia
08.2022 - 11.2023
  • Restocked shelves with new inventory to ensure product availability.
  • Assisted customers with product selection and sizing in apparel department.
  • Organized clothing racks according to size, color, style or other criteria for easy identification by customers.
  • Tracked down hard-to-find apparel items for customers who requested them.
  • Updated pricing to reflect permanent changes and temporary sales drops.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.

Deli/Bakery Team Leader

Walmart Supercenter 1525
Mechanicsville, Virginia
11.2017 - 08.2022
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and special orders in the bakery and deli department.
  • selected team members for shift to optimize workflow and coverage.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
  • Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies as needed.
  • Kept work area clean according to health department regulations.
  • Checked freshness of bakery / deli goods and food in bakery/ deli, removing and disposing of stale or outdated items.
  • Minimized cross-contamination and infection risks by consistently following safe food handling procedures.
  • Assisted bakery/ deli manager with coordinating product ordering, receiving, and stocking.
  • Implemented quality control standards, conducting regular product and equipment inspections to ensure compliance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Northumberland High School
Heathsville, VA
06-1984

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Equipment operation
  • Customer assistance
  • Product promotion
  • Sales transactions
  • Time management
  • POS systems
  • Clear communication
  • Safety compliance
  • Conflict resolution
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail

Accomplishments

  • Gold Medalist in Apparel, Stocking 1 and 2, Electronics, Deli and Bakery

Certification

  • Food Safety Manager Certification NRFSP

Websites

Timeline

Stocker 1

Walmart Supercenter 3219
08.2025 - 08.2025

Deli/ Bakery Academy Trainer

Walmart Neighborhood 5754
10.2024 - 05.2025

Electronics Sales Associate

Walmart Supercenter Store 4350
11.2023 - 10.2024

Apparel Sales Associate

Walmart Supercenter 1525
08.2022 - 11.2023

Deli/Bakery Team Leader

Walmart Supercenter 1525
11.2017 - 08.2022

High School Diploma -

Northumberland High School

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