Affrica Parrish (Rica)
Clearwater,FL
Summary
Customer-focused retail professional with experience in sales support and transaction processing. Managed accurate checkout procedures while enhancing the shopping experience through effective customer engagement. Contributed to inventory management and merchandise organization, ensuring an appealing sales environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Marshals Department Store
Clearwater, FL
09.2026 - Current
- Assisted shoppers on Marshalls sales floor with item location and questions.
- Processed cash, card, and returns at Marshalls checkout registers.
- Restocked shelves and racks with fresh merchandise throughout Marshalls department store.
Edge Kid coach
Edge Fitness Club
New Britain, Connecticut
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Child Engagement: Play, move, and instruct children aged 12 weeks through 12 years using structured Edge Kids programs and games.
- Parent & Member Service: Greet parents warmly, check children in and out professionally, and deliver an upbeat experience.
- Facility Maintenance: Keep the Edge Kids room neat, clean, organized, and sanitary at all times.
- Team Support: Assist fellow club staff and uphold the overall mission and policies of The Edge Fitness Clubs. [1, 2, 3]
Barista
Headover Berries
Hartford, Connecticut
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Greeted customers and answered menu questions with friendly, prompt service.
- Prepared espresso drinks, smoothies, and acai bowls for Headover Berries guests.
- Followed recipes to assemble blended drinks and specialty menu items accurately.
- Stocked milk, syrups, berries, and pastries
- Provided essential items for daily café operations to support staff and serve customers..
- Stocked milk, syrups, berries, and pastry items for daily café operations.
- Supported team members during rush periods and maintained smooth counter flow.
- Promoted health and wellness informing customers of the nutrition value & health benefits of each item in stock
CVS sales Associate
CVS Pharmacy
Queens, New York
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Assisted CVS Pharmacy customers with product selection and store questions.
- Processed cash, card, and mobile payments at register.
- Stocked shelves and organized front store merchandise.
- Maintained clean aisles and safe shopping areas.
- Supported pharmacy team with customer pickup and service requests.
- Followed CVS Pharmacy policies for sales, returns, and customer privacy.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
Sales Associate
Forever 21
Manchester, Connecticut
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Processed sales, returns, and exchanges using point-of-sale register systems.
- Recovered sales floor merchandise and maintained organized department displays.
- Stocked shelves and replenished merchandise from stockroom inventory.
- Checked fitting rooms and returned items to proper floor locations.
- Resolved customer questions with friendly service and clear product knowledge
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
Education
Richmond Hill High School
Jamaica, NYSkills
- Checkout processing
- Cash handling
- Sales floor merchandising
- Inventory replenishment
- POS management
- Customer service
- Sales experience
- Retail operations
Timeline
Sales Associate
Marshals Department Store
09.2026 - Current
Edge Kid coach
Edge Fitness Club
07.2025 - 01.2026
Barista
Headover Berries
06.2023 - 09.2024
CVS sales Associate
CVS Pharmacy
10.2020 - 02.2022
Sales Associate
Forever 21
08.2016 - 05.2018
Richmond Hill High School