Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Hobbies
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Stephen Breen Jr.

Sanford,Florida

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Floor & Decor, excelling in team management and customer service. Recognized for enhancing sales through effective promotional strategies and performance coaching. Adept at problem-solving and maintaining workplace safety, consistently driving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Committed to fostering a collaborative team environment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Department Manager

Floor & Decor
10.2022 - 10.2024
  • Store safety through safety walks and operating procedures.
  • Merchandise new and old products to promote sales through product placement, organization and pricing.
  • Implementing new displays and signage to drive sales through cross-selling products and push low selling products.
  • Developed and initiated new training techniques while also teaching company policies to new hires.
  • Helped strategize with fellow management for product trend changes to be ahead of coming demands.
  • Order prep and delivery.
  • Design.
  • Product knowledge.
  • Forklift.
  • Pricing signage.
  • Maintaining Sales Performance dashboard.
  • Cashier.
  • Order management.

Carpenter's Assistant

Steve Breen LLC
10.2020 - 10.2022
  • Operating power and hand tools.
  • Measurements.
  • Following instructions.
  • Keeping safe and clean work environment.
  • Offering ideas when necessary.
  • Reduce waste on product materials.

Customer Service Associate Pro Sales

Lowe's
10.2018 - 10.2020
  • Resolved customer inquiries through effective communication and problem-solving techniques.
  • Managed order processing, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment of customer requests.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance service delivery and improve customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Trained new associates on company policies and customer service protocols to ensure consistency.
  • Analyzed feedback to identify service improvement opportunities, implementing solutions that enhanced efficiency.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained a high level of product knowledge, providing accurate information to customers.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly targets and optimize workflow efficiency.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through attentive listening and empathetic understanding of their needs.
  • Processed orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely delivery of products or services to customers.
  • Reduced issue resolution time by streamlining communication between departments.
  • Managed multiple customer queries simultaneously, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
  • Organized customer appreciation events, strengthening customer relations and loyalty.
  • Identified upselling and cross-selling opportunities, contributing to increased sales.
  • Fostered positive team environment, contributing to higher staff retention rates.
  • Trained new associates in customer service protocols, elevating overall team's performance.
  • Enhanced brand image by consistently delivering service beyond expectations.
  • Improved customer experience by maintaining high level of product knowledge and sharing it effectively.
  • Streamlined customer service processes to reduce wait times and improve service quality.
  • Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.
  • Collected and returned unpurchased or returned items to correct shelf locations and arranged displays to promote sales.

Carpenter's Assistant

Steve Breen LLC
05.2016 - 10.2016
  • Operating power and hand tools.
  • Measurements.
  • Following instructions.
  • Keeping safe and clean work environment.
  • Offering ideas when necessary.
  • Reduce waste on product materials.

Road Supervisor Lt.

G4S Secure Solutions USA
09.2011 - 05.2016
  • Worked in a variety of locations from a public library, office buildings and multiple facility management. Ensuring that the facilities remained safe and secure.
  • Trained and mentored junior officers while conducting daily site checks.
  • Worked both armed and unarmed facilities requiring both G and D licenses to be maintained.

Hard Rock Hotel Security Guard

Elite Security
01.2011 - 09.2011
  • Maintained a safe and secure environment for staff and clients. Through various safety procedures.
  • Worked with local law enforcement agencies when required.
  • Provided personal security when instructed.

Gym Receptionist

Marine Corps Community Services
05.2010 - 01.2011
  • Check in guest and issue desired equipment.
  • Kept a clean and safe environment.
  • Notified personal trainers of client schedules and needs.
  • Recorded equipment, facility and janitorial issues to facilitate maintenance.
  • Participated in the implementation of on base events such as air-shows and celebrity meet and greets.

Military Police Officer

United States Marine Corps
02.2005 - 02.2010
  • Enforced rules and regulations on base through traffic enforcement, security operations and investigations. Ensuring a safe environment for personnel on base or area of operation overseas.
  • Providing First Responder medical care.
  • Training and mentoring junior Marines.
  • Building community relations through volunteering and outreach efforts.
  • Maintaining records and proper documentation of evidence and case files.
  • Firearms and non-leathal equipment proficiency.
  • Physical proficiency through exercise and body manipulation techniques.
  • Following and carrying out all lawful orders given by a commanding officer.

Education

None - Radiation Therapist

Cambridge Heathcare And Technology
Altamonte Springs, FL

High School Diploma -

Sarasota High School
Sarasota, FL
2002

Skills

  • Safety team
  • Forklift certified
  • Have operated several types of large equipment, including large trucks
  • Management
  • Power and hand tools
  • Zebra phone
  • Word Excel and Document
  • Animal control
  • Cash handling and phone sales

Accomplishments

Helped lead and design a community garden on behalf of Lowe's. Working with local gardeners, volunteers and eagle scouts.


Helped organize and volunteer to restore a community roller hockey ring so that the community could reinstate a roller hockey league for the kids.


Designed and built a memorial for the fallen Marines and Sailors at Marine base Miramar.

Certification

Honorable Discharge 2013

Meritorious Mast 2006

Certificate of Appreciation 2010

Certificate of Commendation 2009

Certificate of Appreciation 2007

Certificate of Recognition 2016

Letter of Appreciation 2006

Good Conduct Medal 2008

Criminal Justice Information System Security & Awareness 2016

NRA Law Enforcement Certificate 2011

Fortress Tactical Training 2011

Corporals Course leadership training 2008

SAIC Responder Awareness 2007

Electronic Security System Operator 2006

Prevention and Relationship Enhancement 2009

World Class Customer Service 2010

Taser 2016

Intoxicator Intox EC/IR Operator CA 2009

Highway Safety DWI, HGN 2006

Combat Lifesaver 2008

FEMA Incident Command 2013

Heart Saver First Aid CPR 2013

ASP Tactical Baton 2013

USMC Green Belt 2009

Taser & Use Of Force 2016

Defensive Tactics, Use of Force 2016

Tactical Firearms 2016

High Risk Personnel 2008

Orleoresin Capsicum Contamination 2008

Taser X26 2013

G4S Armed 2011

G4S Unarmed 2011

USMC Military Police 2005

Non-Infantry Machine-Gun 2008

Inter-Service Non-Lethal Individual Weapons Instructor 2008

Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Vice President 2013

Law Enforcement Basic Recruit 2013

Hobbies

  • Gardening
  • Ponds
  • Taking care of animals.
  • RC cars
  • Cooking
  • Classic cars
  • Home design
  • Wood working
  • Art
  • Video games
  • Biking

Gym

Timeline

Assistant Department Manager

Floor & Decor
10.2022 - 10.2024

Carpenter's Assistant

Steve Breen LLC
10.2020 - 10.2022

Customer Service Associate Pro Sales

Lowe's
10.2018 - 10.2020

Carpenter's Assistant

Steve Breen LLC
05.2016 - 10.2016

Road Supervisor Lt.

G4S Secure Solutions USA
09.2011 - 05.2016

Hard Rock Hotel Security Guard

Elite Security
01.2011 - 09.2011

Gym Receptionist

Marine Corps Community Services
05.2010 - 01.2011

Military Police Officer

United States Marine Corps
02.2005 - 02.2010

None - Radiation Therapist

Cambridge Heathcare And Technology

High School Diploma -

Sarasota High School