Fatima Costa
San Leandro
Summary
Strong communicator with excellent organizational and time management skills. Efficiently manages multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines. Possesses excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think and act quickly to find creative solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Clothing Associate
Costco
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Streamlined inventory management by assisting with regular stock checks and merchandise organization.
- Contributed to increased sales by maintaining a visually appealing and well-stocked sales floor.
- Assisted customers in locating specific items quickly, optimizing their shopping experience.
- Completed assigned tasks during store opening or closing procedures, ensuring readiness for business hours.
- Trained new employees on store protocols, guiding them through initial tasks until confident in their abilities.
- Handled high-volume periods with grace under pressure, maintaining a positive attitude and efficient work pace.
Clothing Associate
Costco
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Cleaned, closed and secured store at end of shift.
- Created stunning displays to capture customer attention and increase sales.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
Morning Stocker
Costco
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Operated manual and electric pallet jacks, safely relocating heavy merchandise on sales floor for timely stocking.
- Removed debris and packaging from boxes and separated for recycling or disposal.
Front End Associate
Costco
san leandro, CA
05.2013 - 05.2020
- Developed reusable code libraries to expedite future projects while maintaining consistent design elements.
- 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.
Photo Technician
Costco
03.2017 - 05.2020
- Utilized Fuji Software to perform photo editing.
- Maintained chemical levels and solution integrity for automatic processors and hand development systems.
- Filled tanks of processing machines with solutions such as developer, dyes, stop-baths, fixers, bleaches and washes.
- Converted motionless photographs and motion picture film to CDs and DVDs through YesVideo Software.
- Trained employees on proper procedures for handling photo equipment, printing photographs and restocking supplies.
- Performed daily maintenance and cleaning of photographic processing equipment, promoting continued functionality.
- Managed photo lab inventory, placing orders for toner, ink and paper when supplies were low.
Education
Associate of Science - Administration of Justice
Chabot College
Hayward, CAGED -
Castro Valley Adult School
Castro Valley, United States 05.2001 -
Skills
Product and Service Knowledge
Cash Register Operations
Efficient multitasking
Problem solving
Leadership
Online Orders Preparation
Time management
Interpersonal skills
Merchandising skills
Coaching and Training
Timeline
Clothing Associate
Costco
11.2023 - 12.2024
Clothing Associate
Costco
01.2023 - 05.2023
Morning Stocker
Costco
02.2022 - 10.2022
Photo Technician
Costco
03.2017 - 05.2020
Front End Associate
Costco
05.2013 - 05.2020
GED -
Castro Valley Adult School
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Administration of Justice
Chabot College
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual