Gavin Dufrenne
Thunder Bay
Summary
Responsible retail professional with excellent sales, service and interpersonal skills. Committed to making every customer feel welcome and assisting with any need. Advanced knowledge of footwear safety needs and popular trends.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
Marks
Thunder Bay
04.2023 - Current
- Mentored colleagues to enhance efficiency in the footwear department.
- Handled cash and credit card transactions with accuracy and integrity.
- Presented different categories of shoes and shoe care products and explained features, benefits, and technical specs to generate sales.
- Ensured every customer received guidance on appropriate work footwear options.
Carpentry Assistant
Superior Custom Contracting
Kingfisher Lake
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Provided support to lead carpenter during installation processes including drilling holes, securing screws, and operating power tools.
- Completed basic and semi-skilled work under direction of fully qualified carpenter.
- Demonstrated excellent problem solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges on the job site.
- Completed hands-on training with skilled carpenters, resulting in woodwork proficiency with equipment.
Scale House Operator
PIONEER
Thunder Bay
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Verified and weighed incoming shipments of raw materials.
- Documented confidential test result data and value of materials to maintain shipping, receiving and production records.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment such as scales, computers, printers, as well as motor vehicles when needed.
- Evaluated datasets to maintain operational efficiency on-site.
Education
High School Diploma -
Superior Collegiate & Vocational Institute
Thunder Bay, ON06-2021
Skills
- Sales strategies
- Cash handling
- Product presentation
- Customer guidance
- Inventory management
- Visual merchandising
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Retail merchandising expertise
- Database management
- Excel expertise
- Problem-solving
- Equipment maintenance
- System calibration
- Data documentation
- Equipment inspection
Affiliations
- Scale model builder and painter
- Loves working with hands
- History Buff
- Building anything
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Certification
- WHMIS
- Member of the Workplace Health and Safety Commitee
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Marks
04.2023 - Current
Carpentry Assistant
Superior Custom Contracting
04.2023 - 07.2023
Scale House Operator
PIONEER
04.2020 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Superior Collegiate & Vocational Institute
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