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Darian Taylor

Clifton Heights

Summary

Experienced, organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Books-A-Million
10.2023 - 02.2025
  • Supervised day-to-day operations. Opened and closed the store, managed/received truck shipments, restocked and reorganized shelves, and put out incoming store product.
  • Maintained and monitored a clean, safe, and organized store environment. Vacuumed floor, wiped desks, tables, bookshelves, and registers. Cleaned staffroom, bathrooms and took out trash.
  • Oversaw register operations, prepared and cashed out registers, monitored the cash flow in store registers.
  • Provided excellent customer service. Greeted and made customers feel welcomed into the store. Helped customers locate specific titles and assisted with online preorders and purchases, Handled returns as well as other customer complaints.
  • Pitched the Books-a-Million membership program, the Monthly Magazine program and additional/seasonal programs such as Coffee For The Troops and Book Donations for the children's hospital and the Ridley school district.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff. Encouraged and trained other associates, fostering a positive work environment.

Pog Team Associate

Target
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Set up store displays
  • Reorganized and cleaned shelves
  • Back-stocked products within the store
  • Rearranged in store products
  • Helped other store associates clean areas of store when needed.

Floor Associate

Forman Mills Glenolden
08.2018 - 10.2022
  • Cleaned and maintained the men's department
  • Trained new sales associates coming into the department
  • Assisted customers by locating desired items within the store, providing further assistance if necessary
  • Prepared clothing items in the back of the store and brought said items onto the sales floor for purchase
  • Organized designer brands and other products on the sales floor
  • Assisted other floor associates by helping keep the store department's organized and clean
  • Covered for other departments when necessary
  • Verified the prices of store items missing tags regularly
  • Marked down the prices of select items on the sales floor and moved them into the clearance department
  • Monitored and cleaned the fitting room
  • Returned unwanted or misplaced store products back into the sales floor for purchase.

Babysitter

Rita King
10.2016 - 06.2017
  • Watched over 2 children ages 5-13, Walking them to and from school
  • Provided care for a child with autism
  • Prepared snacks and meals for the children
  • Helped maintain household responsibilities
  • Assisting the kids clean up toys, as well as vacuuming, dishes and trash take out
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and other projects
  • Encouraged fun play and other creative activities/crafts
  • Drawing/painting
  • Storytelling.

Cart Pusher

Walmart
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Tasked with bringing carts back into the store
  • Provided support for disabled and elderly customers
  • Tasked with stocking merchandise daily
  • Greeted customers entering and exiting establishment
  • Answered customers' questions and provided information on procedures or policies.

Cashier

Sonic Drive
06.2014 - 10.2014
  • Greeted customers entering establishments
  • Handled customer payment including cash, credit cards and register
  • Delivered food orders to customers
  • Organized and stocked store products
  • Provided service to customers in a quick and efficient manner
  • Cleaned both the outside drive in, as well as the indoor dining area
  • Handled drink combos, slushies and ices creams as well as small levels of meal prep.

Education

High School Diploma -

South High School
06.2016

Skills

  • Store Management and Maintenance
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Safety Understanding
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Workplace Safety
  • Customer Service
  • Strong work ethic
  • Patience and empathy
  • Critical thinking
  • Following directions
  • Active listening

Interests

  • Avid Reader and Autodidact
  • I enjoy drawing, writing and media analysis which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Books-A-Million
10.2023 - 02.2025

Pog Team Associate

Target
03.2023 - 05.2023

Floor Associate

Forman Mills Glenolden
08.2018 - 10.2022

Babysitter

Rita King
10.2016 - 06.2017

Cart Pusher

Walmart
05.2016 - 08.2016

Cashier

Sonic Drive
06.2014 - 10.2014

High School Diploma -

South High School
Darian Taylor