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Abdullahi Gbolahan

Mississauga,ON

Summary

Dynamic and goal-oriented professional with a proven track record at Salvation Army Thrift Store, excelling in customer engagement and cash handling. Recognized for enhancing sales through strategic merchandising and fostering loyalty among clientele. A reliable team player with strong problem-solving abilities, dedicated to delivering exceptional service experiences.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Merchandise Associate

Salvation Army Thrift Store
11.2024 - 05.2025
  • Balanced multiple responsibilities simultaneously during peak times while remaining focused on delivering exceptional service experiences.
  • Helped customers select merchandise by offering multiple product options fitting specific needs.
  • Developed strong relationships with regular clientele which led to increased loyalty towards our general merchandise offerings.
  • Continually assessed departmental performance against established goals, implementing strategies to drive continuous improvement in sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Backed up cashier staff during heavy customer flows to prevent unnecessary service delays.
  • Contributed to loss prevention efforts by monitoring high-value items and reporting suspicious behavior to supervisors.

Sales Representative

Canadian Property Stars
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Participated in storewide promotions and events, enhancing overall brand visibility within the local community.
  • Facilitated special order placements when necessary, ensuring prompt delivery of requested items not readily available on sales floor shelves.
  • Kept sales floor clean, neat, and well-stocked for customers, helping to drive consistent sales with professional arrangements.
  • Processed transactions quickly and accurately, ensuring a seamless checkout experience for customers.
  • Team leader, working outside sales

Warehouse Worker

ECS
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Pushed and stocked product in multiple departments and consistently met time targets.
  • Maintained superior customer service levels by prioritizing customers' needs over merchandising assignments.
  • Assisted in merchandising displays, creating visually appealing presentations that attracted customer attention and promoted sales.
  • Managed time effectively, prioritizing tasks to maintain productivity throughout shifts while adhering to company policies and procedures.

Education

Accounting

Triumphant Mind Academy
Nigeria
07.2023

Skills

  • Workplace safety
  • Customer engagement
  • Goal-oriented mindset
  • Cash handling proficiency
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Critical thinking

Languages

English
Elementary

Certification

  • CPDW - Certified Professional in Distribution and Warehousing

Timeline

General Merchandise Associate

Salvation Army Thrift Store
11.2024 - 05.2025

Sales Representative

Canadian Property Stars
07.2024 - 10.2024

Warehouse Worker

ECS
03.2023 - 07.2023

Accounting

Triumphant Mind Academy
Abdullahi Gbolahan