Taunte Smith
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Devoted Merchandiser knowledgeable about products and eye-catching display strategies. Organized, hardworking and focused on driving sales through optimized merchandising. Proven success in planning and multitasking to accomplish challenging targets
Experienced with conducting surveillance and managing access control to prevent unauthorized entry. Utilizes strong observational skills to identify and address potential security threats effectively. Knowledge of emergency response procedures, ensuring swift and appropriate action during incidents.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed
Child Care Provider
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
Sales Associate
H&M Hennes & Mauritz
04.2019 - 01.2021
- 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.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Merchandising Associate/Vendor/Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
04.2021 - 02.2023
- Improved product visibility by creating eye-catching merchandise displays.
- Adapted quickly to changing business needs by regularly rotating merchandise according to seasonal demands or customer preferences.
- Increased overall store performance with consistent attention to detail in visual merchandising efforts.
- Enhanced customer experience by maintaining clean, well-stocked, and organized store aisles.
- Regularly checked top-selling merchandise lists and worked with managers to promote merchandise of interest to optimize sales.
- Contributed to positive workplace culture by collaborating effectively with colleagues across departments.
Public Safety Officer
Downtown Alliance
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Maintained accurate records of incidents and actions taken during shifts, contributing to effective communication between team members and supervisors.
- Provided first aid assistance during medical emergencies, applying life-saving techniques until paramedics arrived on scene.
- Patrolled assigned areas on foot, horseback or by vehicle.
- Monitored surveillance systems for potential threats or suspicious behavior around critical infrastructure, reporting findings to appropriate authorities for further investigation.
Security Officer
Arrow Security Corp.
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
Warehouse Packer
Amazon
10.2023 - Current
- Inspected products before packaging to avoid shipping defective or damaged goods to customers.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to established safety protocols and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Susan E. Wagner High School
Staten Island, NY06-2017
Skills
- Cash register transactions
- Customer service excellence
- Store opening & closing procedures
- Creative
- Good observation
- Merchandising
- Signage installation
- Wiring/Electricity
- Heavy lifting
- Time management
- Customer service
- Quick learner
- Dependable and reliable
Timeline
Warehouse Packer
Amazon
10.2023 - Current
Security Officer
Arrow Security Corp.
06.2023 - 09.2023
Public Safety Officer
Downtown Alliance
04.2023 - 06.2023
Merchandising Associate/Vendor/Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
04.2021 - 02.2023
Sales Associate
H&M Hennes & Mauritz
04.2019 - 01.2021
Self Employed
Child Care Provider
07.2017 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
Susan E. Wagner High School
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