Eric Benda
Upper Saddle River, NJ ***** 802-***-**** ********@*****.*** LinkedIn
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A highly motivated and dedicated individual who holds a Bachelor’s Degree from St. Michael’s College with 10+ years of experience in operations, customer service, and additional STEM studies. An effective communicator who builds positive relationships with team members and customers to work towards common business goals within strict deadlines. Ability to work independently and maintain self-motivation on a daily basis to achieve goals, while ensuring an exceptional customer experience. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Business Operations
Process Improvement
Standard Operating Procedures
Quality Control
Inventory Management
Health & Safety Protocols
Team Leadership
Customer Service
Microsoft Office Suite
EDUCATION
Mercy College Dobbs Ferry, NY 2021 - 2021
Ph.D. in Physical Therapy (completed 11 credits)
Community College of Vermont Winooski, VT 2017 - 2021 A.S. in STEM Studies (completed 43 credits)
St. Michael’s College Colchester, VT Graduated: 2010 Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
WORK EXPERIENCE
Costco Wholesale Colchester, VT 04/2009 - 08/2020 Front-End Cashier
Established relationships with customers to maintain store sales objectives and solved general inquiries and conflicts
Operated POS cash register and handled 300 transactions on average daily and counted money in cash drawer to ensure amount was correct
Assisted ancillary departments including the pharmacy, retrieved and processed prescriptions for patients, as well as maintained and consolidated Over the Counter (OTC) shipments
Managed inventory during bi-annual counts to ensure presence of merchandise and elimination of expired goods
Performed hourly store walks to ensure proper safety protocols were maintained, as well as the integrity of our perishable goods
Led teams in planning and implementing store promotional programs to achieve sales performance expectations
Provided effective coaching and feedback to enhance team’s performance and drive true accountability Hannaford Supermarkets Burlington, VT 06/2006 - 02/2008 Grocery Clerk
Responsible for rotating product and managing quality control of perishable goods
Received new shipments of merchandise from distributors in the warehouse and properly stored
Loaded and placed new product in its appropriate destination to be ready for merchandising and purchasing
Provided a positive customer service experience when interacting with guests to retain long term business AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
2018: Costco Wholesale Most Improved Fundraising
Awarded for outstanding fundraising during Costco’s annual Children’s Miracle Network campaign
2006: St. Michael’s College Book Award
Four-year scholarship awarded for scholastic excellence and outstanding community-based service