LaChina Buyard
Palmdale
Summary
Responsible professional enthusiastic about supporting best practices in compliance and healthcare management. Demonstrated strengths in multi-area management, quality assurance, and service. Resourceful professional and collaborative team player.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Target
09.2025 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize stock discrepancies.
- Trained new sales associates on store policies and procedures for effective operations.
- Assisted in visual merchandising to optimize product displays and drive sales engagement.
- Processed transactions efficiently, maintaining accuracy in cash handling and register operations.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales targets and enhance store performance.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Home Health Aide
IHSS
07.2021 - Current
- Provided companionship through conversation and recreational activities
- Developed individualized care plans for clients based on physical and mental needs
- Assessed home environment for safety hazards or risks
- Participated in continuing education to stay updated in the field
- Performed light housekeeping and meal preparation tasks.
Material Handler & Inventory Control Clerk
Michaels Arts and Crafts
08.2015 - 10.2024
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating material handling equipment
- Conducted weekly cycle counts to monitor product availability
- Assisted with monthly physical inventory counts and reconciled discrepancies
- Created reports on inventory status, shortages, and overages.
Home Health Aide
Premier Healthcare Services-Homecare
12.2012 - 05.2014
- Provided companionship and recreational activities for clients
- Collaborated with families to offer support and guidance
- Supervised patients' physical conditions and promoted a safe environment
- Assisted patients with grooming, feeding, and mobility support.
Assembly Line Production Worker
Kimco Staffing
10.2009 - 08.2013
- Tested completed products for functionality before shipping
- Organized production line equipment and materials
- Rotated through various positions on the assembly line.
Sales Associate
Aeropostale
11.2008 - 01.2009
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing, and styling
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies
- Provided exceptional customer service and restocked inventory.
411 Operator
Verizon
08.2004 - 08.2007
- Provided general information about businesses and services
- Escalated urgent matters to appropriate personnel
- Managed customer inquiries with professionalism.
Education
Patient Care Representative -
Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, AZ10.2022
Public Safety Dispatcher -
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA12.2012
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Healthcare Knowledge
- Care Planning
- Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel)
- Database Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Compassionate Client Care
Contact
Palmdale, CA 93552
Education and Training
Huntington Beach, CA,Tucson, AZ
Timeline
Sales Associate
Target
09.2025 - Current
Home Health Aide
IHSS
07.2021 - Current
Material Handler & Inventory Control Clerk
Michaels Arts and Crafts
08.2015 - 10.2024
Home Health Aide
Premier Healthcare Services-Homecare
12.2012 - 05.2014
Assembly Line Production Worker
Kimco Staffing
10.2009 - 08.2013
Sales Associate
Aeropostale
11.2008 - 01.2009
411 Operator
Verizon
08.2004 - 08.2007
Patient Care Representative -
Pima Medical Institute
Public Safety Dispatcher -
Golden West College