Steven Tavarez

As a Utility Pole Reinforcement Crew Member, I worked with a team to reinforce and repair utility poles, using heavy machinery and tools such as hydraulic jacks, drills, and aerial lifts. I interacted directly with property owners, going door-to-door to request permission for work on poles located behind homes or businesses, ensuring clear communication and minimal disruption. The role required physical labor, including lifting and digging, while adhering to strict safety standards. My responsibilities also included maintaining equipment and ensuring the work was completed efficiently and safely.

• Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
• Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
• Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
• Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
• Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

• Collaborated closely with other department managers to ensure seamless integration of daily operations across all areas of the store environment.
• Improved revenue by optimizing product placement, merchandising, and promotional strategies.
• Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

• Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and age-appropriate activities.
• Improved behavioral outcomes for at-risk youth by providing consistent support, mentorship, and guidance.
• Led workshops on various topics such as leadership development, substance abuse prevention, and healthy decision-making skills for the benefit of youth participants.

• Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
• Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Prioritized sustainability considerations during product development processes, aligning with company values and consumer expectations for eco-friendly innovations.
• Collaborated with sales teams to develop targeted pitches and presentations for potential clients, showcasing the value of newly invented products.