Alexia Mercado
Allentown,PA
Summary
Seeking to gain valuable experience and insights in the healthcare and legal fields during a gap year from college. Alexia has efficient communication skills and critical thinking skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Beauty Advisor
Ulta
Allentown, PA
05.2024 - Current
- Maintain an organized and visually appealing product display, creating better customer interest and engagement.
- Increased sales revenue by effectively upselling and cross-selling beauty products based on client needs.
Cashier and Customer Service Representative
Best Buy
Whitehall, PA
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Help assist customers
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Teachers assistant
America Reads Program
Bethlehem, PA
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Helped as a teachers assistant during freshman semester of college
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Shallow Lifeguard
Allentown Parks Recs
Allentown, PA
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Watched civilians and maintained safe environment
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Ensured safety by attentively monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
Various Positions
Target
Allentown, PA
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Worked in different areas such as order pickup, cashier, self checkout and cleaning carts
Games Operator/Supervisor
Dorney Park Wild Water Kingdom
Allentown, PA
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Cash handling experience
- Maintained a safe gaming area by following safety protocols and addressing any potential concerns.
- Helped maintain a fun and safe environment for co workers and customers
Fe foundation internship
Desales university
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Learned valuable business strategies
- Gained valuable insight shadowing with a lawyer, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Gained network connections with fellow students and mentors in program
Fundraiser
YMCA
Allentown, PA
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Host fundraisers
Education
GED -
Roberto Clemente Charter School
Skills
- Experienced in cash handling
- Beginner level in Spanish
- Ability to work under pressure
- Adaptability
- Communication skills
- Leadership qualities
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Computer skills
Accomplishments
- Helped fundraise school activities (2019)
- Successfully completed Anatomy 1 and 2 (2023-2024)
- Strong communication skills
- Gained ability to work under pressure as a Lifeguard (2021-2022)
References
References available upon request, 484-553-5107, alexiamercado45@gmail.com
Timeline
Beauty Advisor
Ulta
05.2024 - Current
Cashier and Customer Service Representative
Best Buy
10.2021 - 08.2023
Teachers assistant
America Reads Program
09.2021 - 01.2022
Shallow Lifeguard
Allentown Parks Recs
05.2021 - 08.2021
Various Positions
Target
10.2020 - 01.2021
Fe foundation internship
Desales university
06.2019 - 07.2019
Games Operator/Supervisor
Dorney Park Wild Water Kingdom
05.2018 - 10.2019
Fundraiser
YMCA
07.2017 - 02.2018
GED -
Roberto Clemente Charter School