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DIVIJ PATEL
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
As an individual i am dedicated and customer-focused professional with a proven track record in the retail industry. With experience as a Store Associate at Save On Foods, as well as roles at Homesense encompassing Store Associate, Cashier, and Customer Service responsibilities, I have honed my skills in providing exceptional service, maintaining efficient operations, and ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers. Furthermore, my international experience at DMart in India as a Cashier has expanded my cultural awareness and strengthened my cash handling abilities. I bring a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering outstanding service to every role I undertake. Ready to contribute my diverse skill set to a dynamic team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Store Associate
HomeSense
Saskatoon, SK
09.2023 - Current
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Worked with loss prevention in monitoring shopper behavior.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
Store Clerk
Save-On-Foods
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Drove customer loyalty and consistent sales through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
Cashier
D-Mart
India
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK 01.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Tree House High School
Vadodara 04.2019 - 05.2021
Skills
Store merchandise stocking
Customer assistance
Cash Handling
Inventory management
Product and service sales
POS systems
Microsoft applications proficiency
Flexible and Adaptable
Excellent Communication
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Data Entry
Book keeping
Software
Interests
Finance
Trading
Additional Information
I'm quite interested in the finance and trading industry. I have completed a minor certificate course in technical analysis for this purpose.
Timeline
Store Associate
HomeSense
09.2023 - Current
Store Clerk
Save-On-Foods
04.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
University of Saskatchewan
01.2023 - Current
Cashier
D-Mart
12.2021 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Tree House High School
04.2019 - 05.2021