Ruby Gamble
Summerville
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at Hancock Fabrics, adept in retail loss prevention and fostering teamwork and collaboration. Excelled in enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, demonstrating exceptional upselling techniques and a positive, professional demeanor. Achieved significant improvements in performance metrics and customer loyalty through strategic leadership and inventory control.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Hancock Fabrics
08.1997 - 03.2002
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Assisted in cutting fabric and operating the cash register.
Production Associate
Amazon
05.2012 - 06.2017
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Prepared materials for assembly work to keep workflows running smoothly.
- Checked and wrapped items, placed in boxes and labeled cartons for shipping.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
Warehouse Worker
FedEX
02.2023 - 04.2023
Warehouse Worker
UPS
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
Sales Associate
Hamrick's
08.2024 - Current
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
Skills
- Upselling
- Promotional support
- Retail loss prevention
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliable and punctual
- Cash handling
- Positive and professional
- Goal oriented
- Friendly and outgoing
- Inventory control
Timeline
Sales Associate
Hamrick's
08.2024 - Current
Warehouse Worker
UPS
10.2023 - 12.2023
Warehouse Worker
FedEX
02.2023 - 04.2023
Production Associate
Amazon
05.2012 - 06.2017
Assistant Manager
Hancock Fabrics
08.1997 - 03.2002
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