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Victorino Cabrera

Chicago,IL

Summary

Driven professional with extensive experience as a retailer for specialized stores in HVAC supplies an services, Entertainment and Electronics. Senior level knowledge as manager and owner of diverse local stores. Independent contractor with an out-of-the-country certification as HVAC technician as well as Sound Operator.

Adept in team building and management. Skilled in payment handling, consistently promoting customer loyalty and enhancing sales. Proven track record of mentoring team members. Adaptable and cooperative attitude in dynamic retail environments. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong skills eager to secure an entry-level position. Ready to help teams achieve company goals as has recently relocated from Havana, CUBA. Spanish speaker (native).

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Owner and Certified HVAC Contractor

Havana Air
01.2010 - 02.2024

HVAC store management and specialized HVAC services as an independent contractor

  • HVAC components and electric systems
  • Problem solving with efficacy to more than 20 clients per month in regular basis
  • Trained staff for store management
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service
  • Operated cash register
  • Completed inventory counts and ordered merchandise.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Awareness of changes in technology
  • Continuous learning on-the-job

Retail Store Owner

CD Sound
07.2000 - 08.2009
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs in a specialized CD and Vinyl Records Store.
  • Kept up-to-date a physical inventory of up-to-1000 CDs and up-to-10,000 vinyl records on site
  • Maintained knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Mentored new team members on running sales and customer service standards
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
  • Run promotions on holidays and seasonal deals

Sound Operator

BB's Disco
04.1995 - 12.2008
  • Prevent RF interference by coordinating all wireless microphones frequencies.
  • Provide site specific RF planning and coordination in conjunction with other vendors and FCC rules.
  • Stabilized IFB communication systems for talent/clientele and production teams.
  • Received and processed audio transmissions from remote locations including IFB assignments and troubleshooting.
  • Worked as master control room operator for live music events with up-to-1000 attendees
  • Communicated with control room of large discotheque space during live music events to ensure maximum efficiency.
  • Build and configure audio console files for 5.1 surround sound and stereo output.
  • Worked in SSL Duality console at school studio for class projects and outside work.
  • Defecting and servicing Electronic Audio Equipment on regular basis
  • Trained mentees on daily basis to service private events for myriad of clients

Education

High School Diploma -

Marianao High School
Havana. CUBA
07.1980

Skills

  • Hard skills within Electronics and HVAC systems
  • Strong communicator
  • Time management
  • Senior Managerial skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Honest and Ethical
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Relationship Building
  • Team Leadership

Timeline

Store Owner and Certified HVAC Contractor

Havana Air
01.2010 - 02.2024

Retail Store Owner

CD Sound
07.2000 - 08.2009

Sound Operator

BB's Disco
04.1995 - 12.2008

High School Diploma -

Marianao High School
Victorino Cabrera