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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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References
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Yesfir Solkan

Lincoln,NE

Summary

Fluent in Russian and Ukrainian, I excel in creating positive environments for clients and teams alike, achieving significant improvements in client satisfaction and operational efficiency. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

home care advocacy
Lincoln, NE
01.2025 - Current
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Managed household errands and other essential duties.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.

Catering Assistant

Nebraska Heart Hospital
Lincoln, NE
10.2024 - Current
  • Put together food trays
  • Collaborated with catering team to efficiently serve food and beverages to patients and guests

Delivery Driver

MC Express
Lincoln, NE
12.2022 - 10.2024
  • Delivered medication to local and out of state pharmacys in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
  • Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
  • Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
  • Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
  • Navigated routes with relevant map programs and GPS systems.
  • Utilized street maps to plan and determine most efficient routes.
  • Obeyed traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
  • Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
  • Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
  • Reviewed and verified invoices and purchase requests to confirm accuracy.

Cleaned interior and exterior of delivery vehicle at end of shift as needed.

Sales Associate

Advanced Auto Parts
Lincoln, NE
04.2020 - 11.2022
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
  • Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
  • Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
  • Processed credit card transactions quickly and securely.
  • Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
  • Handled returns and exchanges according to company policies.
  • Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
  • Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
  • Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
  • Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
  • Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
  • Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.

Caretaker

Bajwa
Lincoln, NE
04.2016 - 08.2020
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.

Store Owner

European Market
Lincoln, NE
08.2009 - 04.2016
  • Developed store policies and procedures to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Ensured compliance with state and local laws regarding business operations.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Created and implemented employee onboarding and training programs to promote employee retention and team collaboration.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Cultivated relationships with customers to promote repeat business.
  • Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
  • Developed and implemented a customer loyalty program to increase repeat business.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Maintained records of sales, profits and losses within the store.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Provided training for employees on product knowledge and customer service techniques.
  • Executed performance reviews to encourage improved productivity for team members.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Performed daily operations such as opening and closing the store, cashiering, stocking merchandise.
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
  • Created a unique shopping experience for customers by providing personalized service.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Resolved customer complaints in an efficient manner while ensuring satisfaction at all times.
  • Organized and scheduled staff to maximize efficiency in the store.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure best prices for products.

Education

GED -

School #10
Estonia
05-1985

School of Music
Narva,estonia

Skills

[Language] fluency: Russian, Ukrainian

  • Dependable and responsible
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Compassionate care
  • Verbal/written communication
  • Exceptional customer service

Affiliations

  • volunteer work : volunteering at a local shelter
  • creative pursuits: photography club member

Certification

  • life and health insurance license
  • real estate license

Languages

English
Professional
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
ukranian
Professional
Arabic
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Caregiver

home care advocacy
01.2025 - Current

Catering Assistant

Nebraska Heart Hospital
10.2024 - Current

Delivery Driver

MC Express
12.2022 - 10.2024

Sales Associate

Advanced Auto Parts
04.2020 - 11.2022

Caretaker

Bajwa
04.2016 - 08.2020

Store Owner

European Market
08.2009 - 04.2016
  • life and health insurance license
  • real estate license

GED -

School #10

School of Music
Yesfir Solkan