Thomas Faiola
Warwick,Rhode Island
Summary
Experienced retail leader with a strong background in cash handling, inventory control, and daily store operations. Known for trustworthiness, customer service, and accurate record keeping.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
Per diem substitute teacher
Warwick school dept.
Warwick, RI
09.2024 - 09.2026
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
Inventory Specialist Lead
Walgreens
Richmond, RI
09.2019 - 06.2024
- Monitored inventory levels using Walgreens store systems and stockroom records.
- Replenished pharmacy and front-end merchandise from backroom inventory.
- Received vendor shipments and verified items against Walgreens invoices.
- Followed Walgreens loss prevention procedures during inventory handling and audits.
- Obtained pharmacy technicians license ,dispensed prescriptions. Assisted during covid vacation clinics.
various ascending positions to store manager
Benny's
8 cities in 44 years, RI.
09.1975 - 12.2018
- Managed daily store operations for Benny's retail location.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Trained staff on customer service and store policies.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered merchandise for Benny's.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Coordinated merchandising displays and maintained store presentation.
- Reviewed cash handling and register accuracy procedures.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
- Updated POS system with new products and promotional offers.
- Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration /Accounting
C.C.R.I.
Warwick, RI05-1978
Skills
- Customer service and communication
- Problem solving and customer needs assessment
- Cash handling and money management
- Bank deposits and financial transactions
- Financial transactions
- Cash handling expertise
- Money management
- Money handling
- Record keeping and organization
- Dependability
- Trustworthiness and integrity
- Fraud detection and attention to detail
- Financial literacy
- Financial knowledge
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem solving
- Money handling
Timeline
Per diem substitute teacher
Warwick school dept.
09.2024 - 09.2026
Inventory Specialist Lead
Walgreens
09.2019 - 06.2024
various ascending positions to store manager
Benny's
09.1975 - 12.2018
Associate of Arts - Business Administration /Accounting
C.C.R.I.