RASHAD GARDNER
Norfolk, Virginia **504
Cell: 864-***-**** Home: 757-***-****
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EMPLOYMENT
Chesapeake Public Schools Chesapeake, Virginia 757-***-****
April 2013 - Current
Henkel Greenville, South Carolina 864-***-****
October 2011 - January 2013
Best Buy Concord, North Carolina 704-***-****
October 2005 - June 2011
Frito-Lay Chesapeake, Virginia 757-***-****
December 2003 - August 2005
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
An experienced, energetic, people-focused professional who excels in
identifying customer needs, risks, goals, and appropriate services for
adults and adolescence in various settings in a sales environment. A
responsible, reliable, and driven individual who consistently excels past
expectations of peers. Proven communication and organization skills which
have contributed to exceeding potential.
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Electronic Sales Associate
. Excellent problem solver, able to put pieces of puzzle together to
find a solution. Strong collaborator, able to work well with a variety
of people across disciplines. Excellent presentation and facilitation
skills, known for creative approach to presenting information.
Appliance Product Expert Supervisor
. Perform detail audit procedures on assigned projects within
established timeframes in accordance with department standards.
Gaining the respect and trust from the client to obtain longevity in
and for the company. Ensure that stores adhering company standards and
policies. Read and Analysis Detailed Finance Reports and Adjust
Business According to trends.
Sales & Training
. Meet and exceed sales goals and quotas set for all sales positions.
Assist with training new employees to acquire knowledge, skills, and
competencies for success in various sales roles. Reinforces company's
Customer Service policies. Responsible for the direct supervision of
new store departmental associates concerning the setup of the specific
areas. Instruct and delegate new store Department sales associates on
proper signage and ad set based on company standards.
Assistant Home Theater & Wireless Technology Supervisor
. Drive top line sales through positive leadership of associates.
Instruct and delegate store associates on the installation and
placement of merchandise based on company standards. Explaining to
team members how our actions and services impact revenue and margin.
Warehouse Attendant
. Ability to operate forklift equipment, electric and manual pallet
jacks, and various hand and power tools
. Highly skilled in receiving materials and merchandise from vendors,
stocking shelves, and inspecting incoming cargo for any damages or
defects
. Assisted in monthly inventory
. Read field orders and customer order requests to determine stock items
to be pulled
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
. Effective written and verbal communication
. Creating and implementing processes
. Coordinating Services
. Forklift Operator
. TWIC Card
. Communicating with diverse backgrounds
. Building trusting relationships
. Staff and Business Development
. American Red Cross Adult CPR & First Aid
. CDL Permit
. Effencient in basic computer skills
EDUCATION
Oscar F. Smith High School Chesapeake, Virginia Diploma
September 1999 - June 2002
Clemson University Clemson, South Carolina Some College
August 2002- May 2006
RASHAD GARDNER
913 Rugby St
Norfolk, Virginia 23504
Cell: 864-***-**** Home: 757-***-****
*********@*****.***
REFERENCES
Reverend Carl Sherril
International Longshoremen Chaplain Local 1248
909 Portland Street Chesapeake, Virginia 23324
Cell Phone 757-***-****
Daryl Turner
International Longshoremen Executive Board Member Local 1248
3300 East Princess Ann Road Norfolk, Virginia 23502
Cell Phone 757-***-****
Maurice Waller
Personal Banker
308 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, South Carolina 29625
Office Phone 864-***-****