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SOGAND SHAHBAZI

San Diego,CA

Summary

Experienced Shift Leader with 3+ years in customer service and retail management. Proven record of increasing productivity and providing excellent customer service.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Shift Leader

Nordstrom
Riverside, CA
01.2024 - Current
  • Supervised frontline operations by assigning tasks to employees and ensuring customer satisfaction during the shift
  • Lead a team of 15 employees, providing guidance and training to ensure all tasks were completed in a timely manner
  • Assisted customers with inquiries, provided excellent customer service and resolving complains
  • Trained new employees on work policies, safety regulations, and job duties
  • Monitored and managed cash drops and balancing registers during opening and closing shifts

Hospitality Leader

Urban Plates
San Diego, CA
03.2023 - 01.2024
  • Actively engaged with customers, addressing concerns promptly, ensuring table management, and creating a welcoming atmosphere to foster loyalty
  • Managed and motivated a team of servers, bussers, and hosts, assigning tasks, providing feedback, and coaching staff on proper service techniques
  • Monitored service flow, managed peak dining periods, and ensured smooth transitions between shifts, optimizing staff productivity
  • Maintained high standard of food presentation, cleanliness, and adherence to company policies regarding food handling and safety
  • Oversaw opening and closing procedures, including cash handling, inventory checks, and reporting on daily sales and labor costs

Retail Associate

Ralphs Grocery
San Diego, CA
02.2022 - 02.2023
  • Welcomed customers with a friendly demeanor, offering product information, and assisting them in finding items
  • Operated the point-of-sales(POS) system, processing payments, handling returns, and managing customer transactions efficiently and accurately
  • Maintained a clean, organized, and visually appealing sales floor, including restocking shelves, arranging displays, and ensuring product areas meet merchandising standards
  • Understood a promoted sales, promotion, and loyalty program to enhance the customer experience and drive sales
  • Collaborated with fellow team members to achieve sales targets, meet store goals, and contribute to a positive team environment

Education

Bachelor of Administration - Banking And Finance

University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
12.2024

Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer Service
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Sales
  • Multi-tasking
  • Customer relations
  • Sales forecasting
  • Customer engagement
  • Team building
  • Sales expertise
  • Skill development

Timeline

Retail Shift Leader

Nordstrom
01.2024 - Current

Hospitality Leader

Urban Plates
03.2023 - 01.2024

Retail Associate

Ralphs Grocery
02.2022 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Administration - Banking And Finance

University of California, Riverside
SOGAND SHAHBAZI