Valerie Howard

• Assisted customers in selecting personalized gifts, enhancing overall shopping experience.
• Maintained organized gift displays, ensuring products were visually appealing and accessible.
• Collaborated with team members to manage inventory levels and replenish stock as needed.
• Provided product knowledge and recommendations to customers, increasing satisfaction and sales.

Filled in at cashier position at peak customer attendance helping to make speedy cash out possible.

• Led team in implementing safety protocols, enhancing operational efficiency across projects.
• Mentored and trained new employees, promoting knowledge sharing and skill development.
• Followed directions from clients to area of work zone and set up work zone as required by VDOT and Safety criteria.
• Worked with client often setting up multiple work zones in one shift to ensure safety of my team, client and motorists.
• Streamlined workflow processes, reducing project turnaround time and improving service delivery.
• Coordinated resource allocation to optimize team performance and project outcomes.
• Had company truck that I was expected to maintain, keep clean and follow traffic laws safely.
• Worked in all types of weather such as 16 degree winters and 90+ degree simmers.

Took classes in general studies and in animal science to achieve license as Veterinary Technician. Was Vetech for 26 yrs.