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Simon Blodgett

Yakima,WA

Summary

Dynamic customer service professional with a proven track record in retail service, excelling in sales and customer satisfaction. Proficient in POS systems and skilled in store layout planning, I consistently enhanced the shopping experience while fostering strong team relationships. Recognized for reliability and effective communication, I thrive in fast-paced environments.

Proven ability to streamline stock processes and ensure timely availability of products.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Hardware Clerk

BiMart
04.2022 - Current
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.

Assistant Manager/Cashier

Goodwill Industries
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.

Backroom Associate

Marshalls
11.2020 - 02.2022
  • Received incoming merchandise and stored in correct stock locations.
  • Assisted with merchandise stocking and replenishment in backroom and on sales floor.
  • Maintained orderly stockroom for ease of retrieval.
  • Managed disposal of damaged or expired merchandise as per company guidelines, reducing overall waste levels within the facility.

Yard Associate

Country Home and Garden/True Value
03.2019 - 09.2021

* Assisted customers in locating merchandise

* Organized and stocked merchandise

* Maintained the outdoor yard displays (plants, shrubs, etc.)

* Checked customers out as cashier

Customer Service Specialist

ShopKo Stores Operating Co. LLC
07.2016 - 05.2019
  • Handled escalated calls calmly, finding resolutions that satisfied both the company and the customer''s needs.
  • Managed high call volume while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.
  • Assisted new employees with training, sharing best practices for handling difficult situations and achieving positive outcomes.
  • Adapted quickly to changes in company policies or procedures ensuring consistency in delivering accurate information to customers.

Crew Member

Quiznos
06.2007 - 08.2015
  • Worked front counter and other areas.
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.

Education

High School Diploma -

La Salle High School
Union Gap, WA
06-2007

Skills

  • Store layout planning
  • POS system operation
  • Loss prevention strategies
  • Hardware tools proficiency
  • Customer service
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Receiving experience
  • Loading and unloading
  • Stock organization
  • Product sorting

Timeline

Hardware Clerk

BiMart
04.2022 - Current

Assistant Manager/Cashier

Goodwill Industries
03.2021 - 03.2022

Backroom Associate

Marshalls
11.2020 - 02.2022

Yard Associate

Country Home and Garden/True Value
03.2019 - 09.2021

Customer Service Specialist

ShopKo Stores Operating Co. LLC
07.2016 - 05.2019

Crew Member

Quiznos
06.2007 - 08.2015

High School Diploma -

La Salle High School
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