Alex Straw
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in sales forecasting and relationship building, notably at Fire Works, LLC. Excelled in enhancing customer experiences and upselling, managing POS transactions, and streamlining inventory processes. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills and a knack for fostering positive client relationships, contributing significantly to team success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Floor Sales Associate
Fire Works, LLC
Chicago, USA
12.2022 - Current
- Handling POS transactions while helping patients with product recommendations.
- Greet more than 300 to 600 customers daily while promoting sales opportunities.
- Inventory count and processing numbers in the database for end-of-day final sales.
- Gathering data from clients and inserting it into the database.
Behavioral Technician
KGH Autism Services
Deerfield, USA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Experimenting new ideas and theories to take better behavioral data
- Data controlled environment to assess the behaviors of children with autism
- Learned how to take raw data from clients and insert it into a program
- Practiced learning and adapting to multiple clients emotional needs and physical needs
Internship: Food Bank Community Organizer
Second Harvest Food Bank
Muncie, USA
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.
- Packaged food for people in need throughout the community.
- Received tasks that needed to be done for the day, including cleaning around the shop to maintain clean conditions.
State Park Sales Assistant
Pokagon State Park
Angola, USA
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Monitored visitor activities to ensure compliance with park rules and regulations.
- Performed general cleaning duties such as trash removal, sweeping sidewalks.
- Handled cash and counted inventory at the end of the night, reporting how much cash was earned for the day in sales.
- Controlled multiple stations around the park helping with rentals of equipment or with sales at the convenience store at the park
Internship Teacher Assistant, AP U.S. History
Burris High School
Muncie, USA
02.2019 - 03.2019
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
I.T. Internship
Team Quality Services
Auburn, USA
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Input raw data from Excel sheets into the new software the company was transitioning to.
- Helped transition from paper files to electronic files for the whole department.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout internship period.
Cashier/Usher
NCG Cinemas
Auburn, USA
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Communicated promotional items to customers and effectively upsold concessions
- Managed POS while serving and helping customers per shift
- Assisted in stocking and organizing inventory
Education
Bachelor of Social Science and Humanities - Psychology, Minor: Social Work
Ball State University
Muncie, IN07.2022
Skills
- Service oriented
- Stocking and receiving
- Money transfer systems
- Problem-solving skills
- Relationship building
Community Service
- Team Quality Services, Auburn, IN
- Ball State University Psychology Research, Muncie, IN
- Ryan Park Elementary Summer Custodian, Angola, IN
- Second Harvest Food Bank, Muncie, IN
Timeline
Floor Sales Associate
Fire Works, LLC
12.2022 - Current
Behavioral Technician
KGH Autism Services
09.2022 - 12.2022
Internship: Food Bank Community Organizer
Second Harvest Food Bank
09.2020 - 12.2020
State Park Sales Assistant
Pokagon State Park
05.2019 - 08.2019
Internship Teacher Assistant, AP U.S. History
Burris High School
02.2019 - 03.2019
I.T. Internship
Team Quality Services
01.2017 - 12.2018
Cashier/Usher
NCG Cinemas
01.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Social Science and Humanities - Psychology, Minor: Social Work
Ball State University
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