Vivian Bussey
Augusta
Summary
Retail Sales Associate and School Nutrition Worker with extensive experience in customer service and inventory management. Proven track record in enhancing store environment and meal quality, training staff, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization. Bringing strong problem-solving skills and a reliable, proactive approach to advance in retail or nutrition roles. Reliable, top-notch sales associate with outstanding customer service skills and relationship-building strengths. Dedicated to welcoming customers and providing comprehensive service. In-depth understanding of sales strategy and merchandising techniques. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
Fred Daitch
03.2010 - 07.2024
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
- Trained new employees in sales techniques and store procedures, improving team effectiveness.
- Enhanced store appearance and shopping experience with meticulous shelf organization and cleanliness.
- Managed inventory to prevent stock shortages, ordering new items as necessary.
- Participated in periodic inventory counts to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
School Nutrition Worker
Richmond County School System
01.2011 - 05.2015
- Collaborated with the school nutrition team to develop healthy, balanced menus for student consumption.
- Enhanced meal quality by preparing and serving nutritious meals to students daily.
- Monitored portion control measures consistently to minimize waste while meeting regulatory requirements for servings sizes per grade level groupings.
- Improved cleanliness and sanitation standards by maintaining a clean and organized kitchen workspace.
- Ensured timely meal service by efficiently preparing and organizing food items for daily distribution.
- Managed food inventory, reducing waste and ensuring proper rotation of perishable items.
- Maintained food and sanitation standards to prevent food-borne illness and promote health.
- Preserved inventory of nutrition-related supplies and equipment.
- Detected disposition of spoiled food and other unusual conditions.
- Developed and implemented protocols related to nutrition care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Academy of Richmond County Hight School
Augusta, GA05.1983
Skills
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Retail Sales
- Reliability and punctuality
- Professional Appearance
- Phone Etiquette
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Reliable and Responsible
- Honest and Dependable
- Attention to Detail
- Team Cooperation
- Safety and Cleanliness Standards
- Store Organization
- Register Opening and Closing
- Staff Support
Timeline
School Nutrition Worker
Richmond County School System
01.2011 - 05.2015
Retail Sales Associate
Fred Daitch
03.2010 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Academy of Richmond County Hight School
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