CLIFFORD HELMS
***********@*****.*** 559-***-**** Porterville, CA 93257
Responsible retail professional with excellent sales, service and interpersonal skills. Strengths include effective organization, inventory management and product knowledge. Proven ability to improve store cleanliness, visual merchandising standards, and customer satisfaction. Known for contributing to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Shift Scheduling
Employee Training
Retail Inventory Management
Loss Prevention
Customer Service Management
Store Merchandising
Inventory Control
Bank and Safe Deposits
Sales Coaching
Store Opening and Closing
Diesel Mechanic Empire Ag Transport - Delano, CA 11/2021 - 05/2022 Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment. Inspected vehicles for safety issues and roadworthiness. Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs. Repaired fuel injection systems, turbochargers, brakes, and exhaust systems. General Labor Construction Worker Redman Homes - Lindsay, CA 08/2019 - 10/2021 Cleaned up construction debris and hazardous materials from work sites. Operated power tools such as saws, drills, and grinders safely. Maintained tools and equipment used in construction activities. Performed general maintenance tasks such as painting, sanding, staining. Installed insulation into walls using hand tools or staple guns. Grape Picker Jacuinde Farms - Terra Bella, CA 07/2016 - 05/2019 Performed regular vineyard maintenance activities, such as pruning and trimming branches to encourage healthy growth of grapes.
Ensured that the grapes were picked at their peak ripeness. Cleaned and sanitized tools used for grape picking after each shift ended. Assisted in sorting through collected fruits according to size, shape, color, variety., prior to packing them up. Assistant Store Manager 7-11 Franchise - South Daytona, FL 01/2012 - 05/2014 Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.
Supervised a team of employees and provided ongoing training to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction. Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner and addressed any issues that may arise during store hours. Developed an effective system for tracking inventory levels, ensuring stock is available when needed. Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, reconciling discrepancies as necessary. Summary
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Porterville High School Porterville, CA 06/1997 High School Diploma
Education and Training