Abigail "Ara" Andrews
Elkridge,MD
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
American Eagle Outfitters
Columbia, MD
03.2023 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- 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.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
Sales Associate
CosmoProf
Columbia, MD
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Stock store after receiving shipment each week
- Knowledge of hair products/tools/color
- Assisting customers with questions
- Using a cash register
- Opening and closing the store alone
- Working alone for several shifts and maintaining everything by myself
- Cleaning and keeping organization throughout each shift
- Changing labels and shelves each month
Babysitting
Private
Columbia, MD
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
Dance Camp Counselor
Joyful Motion
Savage, MD
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Work with children ages 4-7
- Teach dance classes to children ages 4-7
- Help prepare art and crafts activities
- Choreograph dances for children ages 4-7
- Stay with children after hours whilst waiting for Guardian to arrive
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
- Documented activities, injuries and accidents to inform parents and maintain consistent records.
- Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD05.2025
High School Diploma -
Howard High School
Ellicott City, MD06.2021
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Child Care
- Problem-Solving
- Mind-Mapping
- Time Management
- Creative Thinking
- Research Writing
- Social Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology
- Research Methods
Hobbies
I have a strong passion for the arts. I have been training in dance at an advanced level for 10+ years. I am currently pursuing a Dance Minor and I am a member of my Universities Dance Team.
Timeline
Sales Associate
American Eagle Outfitters
03.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
CosmoProf
08.2022 - 01.2023
Babysitting
Private
06.2022 - 08.2022
Dance Camp Counselor
Joyful Motion
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
High School Diploma -
Howard High School