Corrie Harrington
St George ,ON
Summary
Dynamic Retail Sales Specialist with a proven track record at Advantage Solutions, excelling in customer service and product promotions. Demonstrated strong organization skills and critical thinking to exceed sales and display targets. Adept at fostering long-term client relationships and driving sustained business growth through effective communication and strategic planning.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Specialist
Advantage Solutions
11.2022 - Current
- Fostered collaborative partnerships with store owners and managers.
- Utilized strong communication skills to build rapport with customers and coworkers, fostering long-term connections for sustained business growth.
- Worked both independently and as a team with many of my colleagues throughout our company
- Collaborated with management team, sharing customer feedback to enhance products and services via email and through the company’s Insights program.
- Effectively managed and organized personal work schedule.
- Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing ways to boost sales.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for informed decision-making during client interactions.
- Consistently met or exceeded quotas by implementing strategic plans and effective time management.
- Participated in trade shows to educate customers on the benefits and competitive advantages of our many products.
- Exceeded sales targets through effective planning and goal setting.
Deli Manager
St George FreshMart
08.2009 - Current
- Set schedules for up to 8 staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
- Controlled inventory costs by carefully managing portion control and reducing waste.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Inventoried food products and associated materials on daily basis.
- Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances and supplies.
- Integrated service and team management strategies to boost business profits.
- Orchestrated positive customer experiences by overseeing every area of both the hot and cold deli operations.
- Directed team of 6 deli workers.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in a fast-paced environment.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Created new recipes, outlined steps and training staff on correct preparation.
Horse Trainer
Self Employed
09.1996 - 07.2009
- Prepared horses for specific stakes and over night races
- Scheduled farrier and vet appointments regularly.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and well being.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Travelled extensively and was responsible for the care and maintenance of several horses.
- Worked both independently and as a team regularly.
- Organized individual feed programs, and maintained feed and supplements inventory.
- Regularly met with and consulted with horse owners about progress and training schedules of individual horses.
Education
College Avenue Secondary School
Woodstock, ON06.1988
Skills
- Customer Service
- Strong organization skills
- Detail oriented
- Highly dependable
- Fast learner
- Complaint Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Production Reporting
- Inventory Control
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Work Schedule Creation
Timeline
Retail Sales Specialist
Advantage Solutions
11.2022 - Current
Deli Manager
St George FreshMart
08.2009 - Current
Horse Trainer
Self Employed
09.1996 - 07.2009
College Avenue Secondary School
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