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Atheena Valade

Wilmington

Summary

Customer-focused professional with a successful almost 10 year career in the appliance and HVAC/Refrigeration industry. Dynamic and successful at applying skills in busy environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Customer Service Manager

Food Lion
Wilmington
11.2023 - Current

• Manage all Front End operations including Service Center, Self-Checkout and Food Lion To-Go , if applicable
• Hire, train, and develop associates to meet department needs
• Supervise the performance of all duties and responsibilities of department associates
• Provide leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of our Brand, Strategy and Culture
• Role model outstanding, friendly customer service and use skills and knowledge to offer solutions that meet or
exceed customers' expectations
• Control store expenses through proper ordering, care for supplies and equipment
• Perform duties that ensure department appearance, quality, variety, workplace safety, food safety and department sanitation are consistently maintained
• Maintain all Front End registers and equipment, including Food Lion To-Go equipment, and place service calls in an efficient manner which doesn't stall the execution of delivering expected outcomes
• Monitor shrink, ensure inventory, including money and monetary assets, are accounted for; provide coaching for associates to recognize and prevent losses
• Ensure proper control of all store funds and company assets
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations
• Adheres to all company guidelines, policies and standard practices
• Successfully complete Computer Based Training (CBT) and Training guide
• Provide recognition of accomplishments and offers constructive counseling when necessary as it relates to achieving customer satisfaction and service while building store sales
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Counter Salesperson

Cashwell Appliance Parts
Wilmington
05.2016 - 01.2024
  • Assisted customers in selecting appropriate appliance parts and accessories.
  • Managed inventory levels and organized stock for efficient access.
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper counter sales techniques.
  • Research schematics to find correct parts for customers
  • Order parts and ship them to customers
  • Follow up on back ordered parts from other branches or manufacturers
  • Handled cash transactions accurately and processed returns effectively.
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
  • Assisted customers in selecting items to meet their needs.
  • Processed credit card payments securely according to established policies and procedures.
  • Operated cash register to process payments from customers.
  • Maintained accurate records of all sales transactions.
  • Performed regular inventory checks to ensure stock levels were maintained.
  • Load equipment into customer vehicles
  • Receiving company trucks and restocking store with inventory

Education

High School Diploma -

Heide Trask Sr High
Rocky Point, NC
06-2003

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Parts ordering
  • Cash handling
  • Sales transactions
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Merchandise receiving and handling
  • Returns handling
  • Store opening and closing
  • Schematic research

Timeline

Assistant Customer Service Manager

Food Lion
11.2023 - Current

Counter Salesperson

Cashwell Appliance Parts
05.2016 - 01.2024

High School Diploma -

Heide Trask Sr High
Atheena Valade