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Alexander Benjamin Canseco

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Annandale, Virginia 22003

Tel. No. 703-***-****

E-Mail: abn7px@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

I am seeking a position that will utilize my skills and experience in customer service, which includes interacting and communicating with the public and providing an exceptional experience with a focus on integrity, dependability and trustworthiness. My recent experience has mainly been in the area of retail sales, and I am interested in continuing in this capacity as well as seeking new opportunities to develop my career with new and exciting opportunities.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Men’s Wearhouse, Wardrobe Consultant, Tyson’s Corner, VA ( 6/2011 to Present) - Work as part of integrated team providing support to customers for fine men’s suits and accessories. Duties include consulting with customers to determine their needs, providing advice on styles to enhance their appearance, fitting and measuring to ensure an exact fit, and recommending additional accessories to complete their wardrobe choices. Additional duties include store organization, inventory, and feedback to management so they have the continuing knowledge necessary to maintain and improve customer relations. Attendance at ongoing training sessions to develop my skills and learn about new products offered by my company.

Jos. A. Bank, Sales Associate, Tyson’s Corner, VA ( 1/2011 to 6/2011) Responsible for leading customers through the process of selecting, coordinating and purchasing traditional business and casual clothing and accessory options. Developed excellent customer service skills by directly interacting with customers to determine their needs. Performed other duties such as stocking and merchandising. Consistently reached personal sales goals.

Dominos Pizza, Promoter/Cashier, Burke, VA ( 9/2006 to 10/2010) Part time while attending NOVA and working on my Business Mgt. Associates degree

• Promoter – Advertising by distribution of flyers to expand awareness of my company through presenting products and specials, resulting in an increase of profits for the Burke, VA location.

• Cashier - Receiving and placing orders for food products and responsibilities for handling and recording cash transactions

Bloom Grocery Store, Customer Service Associate, Annandale, VA (December 2009 to Present) - Part time while attending NOVA and working on my Business Mgt. Associates degree

• Customer Service Associate - Providing fast and efficient service to customers as needed, including answering questions and bagging groceries

• Stocker – Stocking and tracking products for store

• Cashier – Scanning products, accepting payment for goods, and responsibilities for financial tracking

T&E International, Northern VA, (May 2010 to Present) – For the purpose of learning about the business environment and getting hands on training and experience

• Customer Service/Sales - Soliciting sales for company products, including sports drinks and vitamins, by presentations and taking orders or directing customers to Internet site for placing orders

• Manager Associate– Soliciting sales associates and building business relationships through mentoring and supporting their business efforts

Archie Jacobson, Assistant Manager Associate, Northern VA Branch, (June 2010 to Present) Start-up for expanding men’s clothing business

• Customer Service/Sales - Providing advice and guidance to customers for the latest fashion trends for men’s suits and accessories

• Assistant Manager– Providing assistance in the start up of business operations and marketing products and services

EDUCATION

• W.T. Woodson High School – Fairfax, VA. Graduated 2009 (3.0 GPA)

• Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) - Pursuing Associates degree at NOVA Annandale Campus in Business Mgt.

My long term goal is to transfer my credits to George Mason University and pursue my Bachelor’s Degree In Business Mgt.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

• U.S. Navy Sea Cadets (August 2005 to 2009)

Central Maryland Corsairs Squadron

Region 052

Andrews AFB, Maryland

The Naval Sea Cadet Corps, in cooperation with the Department of the Navy, was formed in 1958 to aid young Americans in developing their leadership abilities, broadening their horizons through hands on training and guiding them to be mature adults. As a Sea Cadet, I completed the following courses:

US Navy Sea Cadets Recruit Training (July 2006)

A basic indoctrination course covering military drill and discipline, physical fitness, seamanship, shipboard safety, first aid, US Naval history and leadership.

US Navy Sea Cadets Advance Training (December 2006) and (April 2007)

Spent ten days at a US Navy Recruiting Station and learned office management procedures and the US Navy screening and recruiting process.

AWARDS AND HONORS

• Filipino American Business Award (2008)

• Intern for Honorable Congressman Tom Davis

(June 2007 to August 2008); Highly competitive selection by Congressman Davis while I was still a Junior at W.T. Woodson High School; Responsibilities included answering phones, mailing letters, assisting with scheduling, entering and generating data, and escorting Mr. Davis to events

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