Ruslan Kurov

Paint Department

Sales Associate at Home Depot (2026-01 – Present)

Paint Department

• Assisted customers with selecting paints, primers, stains, sealers, caulks, and other products based on surface type, project requirements, and desired finish.
• Provided guidance on surface preparation, product application, coverage, drying times, and proper use of painting materials and tools.
• Developed practical knowledge of interior and exterior painting products, coatings, primers, and surface preparation systems.
• Assisted customers with complete painting projects, including preparation, repair, priming, painting, and finishing.
• Operated paint-mixing and color-matching equipment while following manufacturer and store procedures.
• Recommended appropriate brushes, rollers, sprayers, tapes, drop cloths, abrasives, and surface-preparation products for different applications.
• Maintained department organization, product availability, safety standards, and accurate merchandising.
• Communicated and coordinated with colleagues and supervisors to maintain efficient department operations and ensure customer projects were handled accurately and on time.

Stock Lead at Abercrombie & Fitch (2026-01 – Present)

• Maintained stockroom organization, inventory accuracy, and brand standards in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Trained and supported new associates on stockroom operations, product handling, replenishment procedures, and brand standards.
• Ensured new team members followed established policies for merchandising, inventory control, and workplace organization.
• Coordinated daily stock operations including receiving, processing, replenishment, transfers, and inventory organization.
• Supported the team in maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient stockroom environment.
• Collaborated with management and sales associates to ensure timely product replenishment and smooth daily store operations.

Sales Associate at Hollister CO (Abercrombie & Fitch) (2025-01 – 2026-01)

• Greet and assist customers daily, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction by delivering personalized service.
• Provide expert styling advice and product recommendations based on customers' preferences and current fashion trends.
• Process transactions accurately and efficiently using POS systems, managing cash, credit, and digital payments.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards according to brand guidelines, including product displays and stock replenishment.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with inventory control to ensure product availability on the sales floor.
• Collaborate with team members to meet and exceed daily sales targets and KPIs.

Sales Associate at Comfy (2022-01 – 2023-01)

• Provided tailored consultations on a wide range of products, inc. electronics and household appliances.
• Managed the end-to-end customer experience, from initial engagement through to post-sale support, ensuring high satisfaction and repeat business.
• Prepared invoices and financial documentation to support credit and installment-based purchases.
• Conducted detailed inventory checks, maintaining precise records and supporting efficient stock management.
• Maintained merchandising standards to ensure clean, organized, and brand-aligned product displays.

Bachelor's in Journalism (Faculty of Systems and Means of Mass Communication) – Dnipro National University (2021-09 – 2025-06)

Guitar – Municipal Institution of Culture Synelnykove School of Arts (2014-09 – 2020-06)