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Zahir Ellis

New York

Summary

Offering strong interpersonal skills and a keen ability to learn and adapt quickly within a dynamic work environment. Brings focus on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, with hands-on experience in managing schedules and resources. Ready to use and develop organizational and leadership skills in a variety of roles.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Loss Prevention Associate

Rothy’s Inc.
08.2025 - Current

Maintained a visible presence at the store entrance to deter theft and promote a safe shopping environment.

Greeted and acknowledged customers upon entry and exit, reinforcing customer service standards while supporting loss prevention efforts.

Monitored customer flow and store activity from the front of the store, remaining alert to suspicious behavior and safety concerns.

Assistant Manager

Boubacar 99 Cent Store
09.2024 - 08.2025

Supervise daily store operations, ensuring efficient opening, closing, and shift

transitions

Train employees to maintain productivity and customer service standards.

Direct inventory control, including ordering, receiving, stocking, and rotating

merchandise

Intern

Permanent Mission of Mauritania to the United Nations
05.2024 - 08.2024

Was responsible for data research, writing reports, and briefing papers as part of the 4th council

Assistant to Financial attache on the decolonization committee

Custodian

CFO General Cleaning Services
05.2020 - 04.2024

Performed designated cleaning of floors, restrooms, offices, hallways, and common areas.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Columbia University
05-2027

Associate’s Degree - Political Science

Borough of Manhattan Community College
08-2025

Skills

  • Proficient in Excel and Google CoLab for data analysis and data entry
  • Bilingual in English and French
  • Speech writing and public speaking
  • Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
  • Team leadership and productive collaboration
  • Planning, strategizing, and decision-making
  • Interpersonal communication expertise

Timeline

Loss Prevention Associate

Rothy’s Inc.
08.2025 - Current

Assistant Manager

Boubacar 99 Cent Store
09.2024 - 08.2025

Intern

Permanent Mission of Mauritania to the United Nations
05.2024 - 08.2024

Custodian

CFO General Cleaning Services
05.2020 - 04.2024

Associate’s Degree - Political Science

Borough of Manhattan Community College

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Columbia University
Zahir Ellis