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Mells Garira

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Mells Garira

Summary

Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Work History

Whole Foods

Meat and Seafood Proccessor
08.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Checked products for temperature and expiration dates to maintain consumer safety.
  • Cut, wrapped, weighed and labeled orders for customers.
  • Managed high customer volume efficiently by accurately cutting, wrapping and weighing products.
  • Kept detailed track of inventories and restocked products in cold storage units.
  • Educated customers on meat choices and preparation methods to increase sales.
  • Maintained proper food temperatures for over several different products.
  • Organized store by returning all merchandise to its proper place and restocked displays.
  • Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
  • Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.
  • Educated customers on product and service offerings.
  • Escorted customers to products and pointed out complementary items to boost store sales.
  • Stayed up to date on store promotions, payment policies and security practices.
  • Recommended optimal merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
  • Maintained visually appealing and effective displays for entire store to drive sustained revenue and move target products.
  • Observed customer behaviors to identify security threats and escalate concerns to supervisors.
  • Demonstrated products to customers, discussed features and redirected objections to capture sales.
  • Cleaned, scraped, trimmed and filleted various seafood products.
  • Unloaded meat and poultry from delivery trucks to sort and prepare for trimming
  • Analyzed meat temperatures for safety and quality and monitored heat conditions for stability.

Desert Choice Schools

Teacher's Assistant
04.2017 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
  • Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.
  • Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
  • Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
  • Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
  • Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
  • Graded assignments and tests using answer key, documented results and informed lead teacher of students' performance.
  • Tutored and supported students individually and in groups by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts.
  • Distributed and collected tests and homework to collate and prepare for grading.
  • Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
  • Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Supported classroom teachers by managing files, preparing materials and updating records.
  • Sanitized desks and wiped down high-touch areas to avoid germ spread and illness.

Bob's Discount Furniture

Retail Sales Associate
02.2012 - 09.2016

Job overview

  • Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
  • Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
  • Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
  • Initiated friendly conversation with customers to determine level of assistance required.
  • Followed all company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.
  • Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise in need of replenishment.
  • Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.

Education

British Examination
Kempton Park, South Africa

No Degree from IELTS
12.2022

Chilton College
Cape Town, South Africa

No Degree from Caregiver
05.2011

Chaplin High School
Gweru

High School Diploma
11.2005

Skills

  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Energy and Physical Stamina
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
  • Exceeding Customer Expectations
  • Product Knowledge
  • Safety and Cleanliness Standards
  • Engaging with Diverse Customers
  • Meeting Sales Goals
  • Customer Service
  • Ability to Lift 40 pounds
  • Attention to Detail
  • Honest and Ethical
  • Friendly and Helpful
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Creative Thinking
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Decision Making
  • Store Opening and Closing

Timeline

Meat and Seafood Proccessor

Whole Foods
08.2021 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

Desert Choice Schools
04.2017 - 02.2020

Retail Sales Associate

Bob's Discount Furniture
02.2012 - 09.2016

British Examination

No Degree from IELTS

Chilton College

No Degree from Caregiver

Chaplin High School

High School Diploma

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