Joe Gahizi
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Hard-working with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies. Energetic Supervisor successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Le Groupe Jean Coutu (PJC) inc.
09.2021 - 01.2023
- I was in charge of counting cash and deposits, counting the lottery pads for cashiers, making sure the store was in good hands and ensuring everyone had a task
- I was in charge of placing and receiving orders twice a week
- I was responsible to ensure all aisles were all faced, items had labels or price tags with correct prices
- I was also responsible to ensure the store was always clean and neat
- I was opening and closing the store with alarm systems and much more
- I received a 100% customer service award from this location as well in 2022.
Inventory Head Manager
Africa World Market
03.2018 - 01.2021
- I did daily/weekly inventory counts, along with being in charge of the stock coming in and getting placed on shelves
- I was also responsible for the ordering processes, along with the customer service area & Security Service.
Salesman
Baril International
01.2016 - 02.2018
- I was responsible to handle and manage the customer service area, along with being responsible for the packaging services
- I was in an advertising & selling program.
Shipper/Receiver
Maxi
02.2015 - 01.2016
- I was responsible for stocking the shelves along with facing them
- I was answering customers' questions and helping to find certain items for them
- I was also responsible for counting the inventory weekly and placing orders for the following week.
Education
Secondary School -
Civil Engineering -
Skills
- Hard working
- Inventory control
- Supervising Experience
- Merchandising
- Multilingual
- Pricing
- Management
- Packaging
- Computer operation
- Cash handling
- Organized
- Retail sales
- Staff Management
- Inventory Control
- Schedule Development
- Staff Discipline
- Employee Motivation
- Quality Control
- Customer Service
- Team Building
- Emotional Intelligence
- Change Management
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Delegation Skills
- Budget Management
- Training and Mentoring
- Audit Reporting
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Kinyarwanda
Full Professional
Swahili
Limited Working
Awards
- 100% Customer Service, August 2022
- Athlete of the year (3 years in a row), Highschool football team, 2016-2017-2018
- Employee of the month (3 years in a row), Africa World Market
References
Reference available upon request.
Timeline
Supervisor - Le Groupe Jean Coutu (PJC) inc.
09.2021 - 01.2023
Inventory Head Manager - Africa World Market
03.2018 - 01.2021
Salesman - Baril International
01.2016 - 02.2018
Shipper/Receiver - Maxi
02.2015 - 01.2016
Calixa Lavallée - Secondary School,
University of Ottawa - Civil Engineering,