Shante Bennett
Lauderdale Lakes
Summary
Dynamic sales associate with a proven track record at Old Time Pottery Inc., excelling in customer service and visual merchandising. Adept at cash handling and inventory management, I consistently enhanced product displays to drive sales. Recognized for training new team members and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced retail environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Old Time Pottery Inc.
Lauderdale Lakes
05.2024 - Current
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
Truck Loader
The Glove Store
West Park
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Inspected merchandise for damage prior to loading or unloading.
- Secured cargo in trucks with straps, load bars, blocks and other materials.
- Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately and on time.
- Provided assistance in receiving dock area including helping unload trailers when necessary.
- Operated a variety of equipment such as dollies, hand-trucks, pallet jacks. to transport product throughout the warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks using forklift, pallet jack and hand truck.
- Checked freight bills against invoices for accuracy before signing off on them.
- Kept track of inventory levels while loading and unloading vehicles and ensured accuracy at all times.
Security Officer
Sunstates Security
Fort Lauderdale
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on current security trends and best practices.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Operated communication systems between officers stationed throughout the facility.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
Stocker
Nautica Retail
Sunrise
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Recorded quantity, type and value of materials or items received.
- Inspected stock for damage or defects and reported issues to management.
- Received and processed incoming shipments of merchandise.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous material or dangerous goods.
- Organized storage areas for efficient use of space.
- Maintained a neat, clean and orderly warehouse environment at all times.
- Updated product labels to reflect accurate pricing.
- Replenished items to maintain stock availability.
Stocker
Levi Strauss
Sunrise
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Recorded quantity, type and value of materials or items received.
- Inspected stock for damage or defects and reported issues to management.
- Received and processed incoming shipments of merchandise.
- Arranged merchandise in an attractive manner to promote sales.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels through regular stock checks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Plantation High School
Plantation, FL06-2018
Skills
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Visual merchandising
- Inventory management
- Equipment operation
- Supply restocking
- Product labeling
- Surveillance monitoring
- Access control
Timeline
Sales Associate
Old Time Pottery Inc.
05.2024 - Current
Truck Loader
The Glove Store
02.2021 - 06.2023
Security Officer
Sunstates Security
02.2020 - 05.2021
Stocker
Nautica Retail
03.2019 - 02.2020
Stocker
Levi Strauss
07.2018 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Plantation High School