Aaron Jakobsen
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Reliable Sales Associate with strengths in inventory management, training and customer service. Solid understanding of retail dynamics and customer service standards. Knowledgeable and hard-working team player.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Herschel Supply Co.
Vancouver, BC
09.2021 - Current
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
- Greeted customers, offered assistance in finding requested items and carried merchandise to checkout.
- Received and processed product shipments, and organizing back of house to keep it clean and accessible.
Warehouse Worker/Junior Technician
Fire Pro Fire Protection
Burnaby, BC
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Assisted senior technicians with monthly and annual fire safety inspections at various buildings and apartments.
Lot Attendant
Dueck
Vancouver
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Parked and retrieved cars according to customer needs.
- Escorted drivers to vehicles and helped load or carry large items.
- Kept facilities clean, neat and organized to give areas professional and fresh appeal.
- Removed safety hazards, soiled items and trash from customer areas.
- Used cleaning, protective and restorative agents to maintain and enhance appearance of vehicles.
- Mixed cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions and other compounds to clean interior and exterior of vehicle.
- Operated buffers, steamers, hoses, vacuums and other equipment to meet service expectations.
Dishwasher/Food Prep Cook
Boston Pizza
Vancouver, BC
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots and other cooking items used often by kitchen staff.
- Moved items from main storage areas to easily accessible small fridge, freezers and containers to support kitchen staff efficiency.
- Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean and properly sanitized.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents and sanitizers to protect customer health.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Kept work area clean, dry and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
Merchandise Processor
Value Village
Vancouver
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Inspected items to check quality, and sorted them based on specific standards.
- Often filled floor positions when needed to assist backed up daily duties.
Janitor
Self Employed
Burnaby, BC
09.2010 - 01.2012
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
- Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Promoted building security by locking doors and checking electrical appliances for safety hazards.
- Collected, sorted and transported recyclable materials.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
Education
IT Professional Certificate
VCC
Vancouver, BC08-2022
Fire And Safety Studies
BCIT
Vancouver12-2022
High School Diploma -
Killarney Secondary School
Vancouver, BC06-2014
Skills
- Inventory Control
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Retail loss prevention
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Goal-Oriented
- Sales Training
- Shipment Processing
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Sales Associate
Herschel Supply Co.
09.2021 - Current
Warehouse Worker/Junior Technician
Fire Pro Fire Protection
05.2019 - 02.2020
Lot Attendant
Dueck
09.2016 - 01.2017
Dishwasher/Food Prep Cook
Boston Pizza
08.2015 - 04.2016
Merchandise Processor
Value Village
06.2014 - 09.2014
Janitor
Self Employed
09.2010 - 01.2012
IT Professional Certificate
VCC
Fire And Safety Studies
BCIT
High School Diploma -
Killarney Secondary School
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