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Ritchie Russo

Edinburgh,Midlothian

Summary

Proactive and Confident Sound Engineer and retail worker with 4 years of experience working customer service in Retail. I have recently moved to Edinburgh to study Music at Edinburgh Napier University.

I strive to create a vast network of people around me as well as maintain a relaxed and professional work environment. I have worked various live events such as Outwith Festival, The Castros, MilkMaid Merchant and location recordings at KCC Vinyl.

I am looking to work part-time to help fund my career as well as strengthen my evolving skills in customer service as well.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Customer sales associate

KCC Vinyl
Glenrothes, Fife
04.2024 - 09.2024

Customer Sales Associate at KCC Vinyl Record Store in Glenrothes, selling and buying second-hand records to customers, cleaning and rejuvenating stock as well as helping to create a strong Record Collector community in Glenrothes.

  • Organised live music events in-store, including working as the live Sound Engineer for the events.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by delivering excellent after-sales service.
  • Created positive shopping environment by maintaining clean and organised store.
  • Initiated promotional activities to drive store traffic.
  • Strengthened brand loyalty through exceptional customer service.
  • Provided product knowledge to customers, influenced purchasing decisions.
  • Established strong customer relationships through effective communication and problem-solving.
  • Managed merchandise display to maximise visual appeal.
  • Garnering regular customers through strong customer service skills and knowledge of the industry.

Sales assistant

Asda
Glenrothes, Fife
11.2020 - 04.2024

Front-end Sales Assistant and checkout operator, working mainly in the self-checkout area serving customers and routinely fixing issues that arise in the machines.

  • Improved customer service by efficiently handling queries and complaints.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to meet sales targets.
  • Utilised excellent communication skills to provide detailed product information.
  • Handled cash transactions swiftly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Built strong relationships with regular customers for repeat business.
  • Learnt about new products quickly, providing comprehensive guidance to customers.
  • Trained new staff members, fostering a supportive working environment.
  • Addressed customer needs promptly, resulting in positive feedback and loyalty.
  • Managed till operations smoothly, reducing waiting time for customers.
  • Informed customers regarding promos and warranty services to increase sales.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Sound Production

Fife College
Glenrothes
08.2020 - 09.2024

Scottish Qualifications Certificate -

Auchmuty High School
08.2014 - 07.2020

Skills

  • Sales techniques
  • Age-Restricted sales awareness
  • Retail software proficiency
  • Customer relationship building
  • Digital literacy
  • Social media savvy
  • Credit card transactions
  • Online order processing
  • Adapting to customer moods
  • Brand representation
  • Customer Service
  • Business development
  • Sales expertise

Interests and Hobbies

I am a musician, primarily Guitar and Bass. I am a left-handed Guitarist which adds a little bit of personality and I am currently studying music at Edinburgh Napier as a Composition and Production student, where I am working to produce and write songs as well as work within the industry. 


I have worked in Live Events from my teenage years. Performing in Amateur Musical Associations to perform in Musicals such as: Back to the 80s, High School Musical, Summer Holiday and Hairspray. I have developed stage acting skills as well as seeing the behind the scenes in these shows which spurred me to go into Sound Engineering. I have worked alongside bands and have created a network with various people to help me further my career as a Sound Engineer. 


I love collecting records, my favourite musicians and bands include: Mac DeMarco, Foo Fighters, Men I Trust, Hot Mulligan, Phoebe Bridgers and much more! I try to keep a varying music taste and I love to listen to others recommendations and share music.

Timeline

Customer sales associate

KCC Vinyl
04.2024 - 09.2024

Sales assistant

Asda
11.2020 - 04.2024

Higher National Diploma - Sound Production

Fife College
08.2020 - 09.2024

Scottish Qualifications Certificate -

Auchmuty High School
08.2014 - 07.2020
Ritchie Russo