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Tarra Valigorsky

Amsterdam,NY

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Cake Decorator

Price Chopper
05.2016 - 01.2019
  • Disposed of damaged and expired goods to uphold safety standards and provide fresh products.
  • Managed material inventory and ordered new materials when needed.
  • Handled phone calls regarding inquiries, cancelled orders and ordering conflicts.
  • Verified accuracy of orders while meeting strict deadlines on producing completed products.
  • Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools and countertops.
  • Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays and graduations.
  • Maintained sanitary food prep station by following established safety procedures and sanitizing instructions.
  • Prepared special creams and frostings for cakes and other dessert specialties.
  • Precisely arranged display cases throughout workday to highlight finished products.
  • Used variety of baking and decorating tools such as mixers, carving tools and confectionery products.
  • Fulfilled custom cake and decoration orders.
  • Worked with clients to design custom cake decorations.
  • Scheduled bakery employees and assigned work to decorators.
  • Worked with customers to define cake vision based on color, theme, size and price.
  • Decorated cakes according to customer requests and themes.

Assistant Store Manager

Family Dollar
02.2022 - 09.2022
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
  • Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.

Assistant Manager,Bakery FT

Hannaford Supermarket
10.1995 - 01.2010
  • Increased sales revenues by promoting complementary products and educating customers about store promotions.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Reduced corporate costs by developing and implementing improved merchandising, receiving and maintenance procedures.
  • Assessed job applications and made hiring recommendations to bring in top candidates for key vacancies.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
  • Created organization systems for inventory control, merchandising, financial reports and schedules, dramatically increasing operational efficiency.
  • Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Completed inventory counts and ordered merchandise.
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
  • Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Reviewed weekly sales ads and monitored price changes.
  • Mentored sales team in applying effective sales techniques and delivering top-notch customer service.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.

Education

Mathematics

Cohoes High School
Cohoes, NY
06.1994

Skills

  • Store Policies and Procedures
  • Merchandise Recommendations
  • Ability to Lift 40 Pounds
  • Building Customer Relationships and Loyalty

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

Family Dollar
02.2022 - 09.2022

Cake Decorator

Price Chopper
05.2016 - 01.2019

Assistant Manager,Bakery FT

Hannaford Supermarket
10.1995 - 01.2010

Mathematics

Cohoes High School

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