Ben Gidney
Retail Sales Associate
Summary
Experienced and knowledgeable professional with over 10 years in Hospitality and Retail. A love of creativity and an enthusiasm for business. A natural at communicating and listening which converts to efficiently delivering high-quality service and promotes customer loyalty.
Looking for a position that will inspire growth, professionally and personally, preferably in a company that values innovation. Key strength is building genuine relationships and overcoming new challenges. Focused on contributing to the success of a team and thrives in an environment that encourages and nurtures development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Bartender
Greene King
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Ensured thorough cleaning and preparation before opening.
- Shared experience and knowledge with employees new to bartending.
- Delivered exceptional service, engaging friendly conversation while being mindful of sales and profits.
- Improved customer loyalty and employee moral by taking time to listen and focus on their needs.
English Language Teacher
Einstein English
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Ensured each student had adequate amount
of concentrated attention while maintaining
overall morale throughout. - Developed students vocabulary to improve
conversational abilities. - Collaborated with teachers and head of the
school to meet quarterly and annual educational
goals. - Improved success rate and maintained student loyalty through tailored lessons and adhering to students needs.
Driver
Uber
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Maintained a neat and detailed vehicle. Upholding cleanliness was paramount.
- Utilized downtime between fares productively by reviewing potential shortcuts or studying current events.
- Always engaged in friendly conversation while maintaining focus on responsibilities
- Aided in company reputation through excellent driving record with zero accidents or violations throughout employment.
Retail Sales Associate
Lucky Brand
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Maintained a clean and organized working environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues, adhering to company policies.
- Diligently studied product knowledge, ensuring myself and my peers were well-equipped to serve customers effectively.
- Collaborated with managers to meet and exceed monthly sales targets consistently throughout my employment.
Food Server
Wicked Weed Brewing
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Delegating opening, closing and shift change duties effectively encouraged higher moral among co-workers.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Catered to customers interests and tastes with extensive knowledge of seasonal beers and food menu.
- Promoted daily specials and exclusive sales which drove revenue and aided in quarterly profits.
Education
Associate of Arts - Music
Musicians Institute
Los Angeles 03.2011 - 07.2012
Accomplishments
Communication. Creative and Persuasive Writing. Critical Thinking. Sales. Marketing
Personal Interests
Music. Fashion. Reading. Writing. Psychology and Philosophy.
Timeline
Bartender
Greene King
09.2021 - 03.2022
English Language Teacher
Einstein English
09.2018 - 08.2021
Driver
Uber
01.2017 - 10.2017
Retail Sales Associate
Lucky Brand
11.2015 - 11.2016
Food Server
Wicked Weed Brewing
08.2013 - 07.2015
Associate of Arts - Music
Musicians Institute
03.2011 - 07.2012
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