Tiavis Thompson
Semmes
Summary
Upbeat, customer-focused Sales Associate with several years of experience in retail environments. Flexible and approachable, with strong organizational, and time management skills. Delivers memorable guest experience through welcoming interactions and extensive product knowledge.
Resourceful Lumber Sales Associate known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in customer service, inventory management, and sales strategy development. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring seamless operations within lumber sales environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Lumber Sales Associate
Home Depot
Semmes
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Placed orders for new supplies when necessary.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
- Inspected incoming shipments for damage or defects prior to stocking shelves.
- Unloaded and removed lumber from delivery trucks to place boards on appropriate racks according to grade and size.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
- Operated forklifts to unload lumber from delivery trucks.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated safe work practices at all times.
Cashier
Walmart
Semmes
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
- Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Established or identified prices of goods and services and tabulated bills with optical price scanners and cash registers.
Cook/Cashier
Little Caesars
Semmes
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
Carhop
Sonic
Semmes
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Ensured that all products were prepared in accordance with established recipes while meeting quality standards set forth by management team.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
- Operated cash register accurately and efficiently to process customer payments.
- Assisted in kitchen duties, including food prep and packaging, during peak hours.
- Maintained knowledge of new offerings and upsold promotional items and specials.
- Took customer orders accurately and efficiently using a handheld device.
Cook
Chili's Restaurant
Semmes
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mary G. Montgomery
Semmes, AL01.2024
Program Name -
Faulkner Career Technical Center
Mobile, AL02.2023
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Customer service
- Food safety practices
- Client relationship management
- Cash handling
- Problem resolution
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Pallet jack operation
- Hand-eye coordination
- Sales techniques
Middle Initial
M
Honors And Awards
- Battle of the Bands, 03/2018
- Fiber Optic Technician Certificate, 05/2024
Activities
- SkillsUSA, TL Faulkner Career Technical Center, Mobile, AL, 08/2022, 02/2023
- Marching Band, Mobile, AL, 10/2016, 09/2019
Timeline
Lumber Sales Associate
Home Depot
11.2024 - 04.2025
Cashier
Walmart
12.2023 - 01.2024
Cook/Cashier
Little Caesars
01.2023 - 11.2023
Carhop
Sonic
02.2022 - 08.2022
Cook
Chili's Restaurant
High School Diploma -
Mary G. Montgomery
Program Name -
Faulkner Career Technical Center