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Derick Nava

Des Plaines

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Associate

Gordon’s Food Service
07.2024 - Current
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Maintained tidy and organized store to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.

Volunteer

Bessie’s Table
10.2021 - 05.2025
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Serve those in need by providing them dinner and a lunch for the next day.
  • Provide different kinds of groceries for those in need that they can take home
  • Wash the dishes and clean the tables after everyone leaves.

Lifeguard

Elk Grove Village Park District
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
  • Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
  • Monitored pools and surrounding areas for adherence to safety protocols.
  • Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
  • Scanned main areas to monitor for any safety risks.
  • Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Saint Viator High School
Arlington Heights, IL
05-2025

Skills

  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Ability to collaborate and work in a team
  • Can communicate effectively
  • Adaptability
  • Organization
  • Relationship building
  • Active Listening skills
  • Computer skills
  • Time Management
  • Responsibility

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Store Associate

Gordon’s Food Service
07.2024 - Current

Lifeguard

Elk Grove Village Park District
05.2023 - 09.2023

Volunteer

Bessie’s Table
10.2021 - 05.2025

High School Diploma -

Saint Viator High School
Derick Nava