Brady Taylor
San Jose
Summary
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Pacific Sunwear
San Jose
10.2021 - Current
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
- Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Hospitals
Santa Clara
10.2021 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians in performing examinations and treatments for various animals.
- Prepared and maintained surgical instruments for animal procedures and surgeries.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
Assistant Store Manager
Pacific Sunwear
Daly City
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted in continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
- Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism.
- Coached and developed store associates through formal and informal interactions.
- Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory and daily activity management.
- Provided mentorship for employees to generate sales, promote effective upselling and cross-sell to improve retail productivity.
- Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members.
- Checked monthly sales and performance reports to support operational planning and strategic decision-making.
- Handled complaints from customers by empathetically listening, recording details and offering solutions.
- Maintained inventory by checking merchandise to determine levels.
- Supervised cashiers in processing credit, debit and cash payments to streamline sales.
- Answered customer questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
- Oversaw daily operations of store, including inventory and supply restocking, cash-handling and assisting customers.
- Reviewed inventory and sales records to prepare reports for management and budget departments.
- Created engaging merchandise presentations to motivate impulse purchases.
- Boosted sales through attractive merchandise presentation, competitive pricing and adequate inventory.
Team Member
Blaze Pizza
San Jose
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Built and maintained effective working relationships with peers and upper management.
- Followed proper stock rotation procedures to minimize obsolescence and remove out of date items from sales floor.
- Received food orders from individuals and explained offerings.
- Monitored inventory and promptly reported food items requiring reorder.
- Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
- Cleaned utensils, dishes and glasses for customer use.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leigh High School
San Jose, CA06.2021
Associate of Arts - Business
West Valley College
Saratoga, CASkills
- Continuous development
- Expert in customer service
- Money handling
- Problem resolution
- Organization
- Retail loss prevention
- Merchandising knowledge
- Inventory control procedures
- Relationship selling
- Cash handling accuracy
- Surgical instrument preparation
- Animal care procedures
- Communication skills
- Radiology techniques
- Animal safety
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Pacific Sunwear
07.2022 - 08.2022
Sales Associate
Pacific Sunwear
10.2021 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Hospitals
10.2021 - Current
Team Member
Blaze Pizza
05.2020 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Leigh High School
Associate of Arts - Business
West Valley College