Highly-qualified Sales Assistant with expertise in store opening and closing procedures, money handling and merchandising. Manages tasks with efficiency and accuracy. Proficient in monitoring security and serving diverse customer needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Meijer
Toledo, OH
07.2017 - Current
Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
Trained all new sales employees on effective sales, service and operational strategies to maximize team performance.
Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
Facilitated timely product launches and delivered exceptional customer service to enable account retention and growth.
Met merchandise processing standards and maintained organized and accessible work area.
Acted as initial contact in addressing customer concerns.
Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
Coordinated activities with other departments to ensure quality customer service.
Volunteer
Ronald McDonald House
Toledo, OH
05.2013 - 05.2017
Sorted and distributed food to disadvantaged families, including canned goods and fresh produce.
Removed trash and debris from highways, parks and other public locations.
Welcomed customers and answered questions.
Kept facilities organized, clean and well-maintained to best meet program needs.
Engaged with others successfully using strong verbal and written communication skills.
Completed assigned duties and consistently produced high volume of work to support daily business needs.
Volunteer
Friendly Center
Toledo, OH
03.2013 - 03.2017
Communicated needs and issues to appropriate supervisors for administrative action.
Volunteered to help with special events and programs by checking in participants and giving directions.
Sorted and distributed food to disadvantaged families, including canned goods and fresh produce.
Removed trash and debris from highways, parks and other public locations.
Adhered to high level of standards and values, and maintained professional demeanor.
Kept facilities organized, clean and well-maintained to best meet program needs.
Welcomed customers and answered questions.
Collaborated with community leaders, organizations and public agencies to promote community service programs.
, OH
11.2013
Education
High School Diploma -
Roy C. Start High School
Toledo, OH
06.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Arts And Communications
University Of Toledo
Toledo, OH
Skills
Cash handling accuracy
Dispute mediation
Inventory control procedures
Merchandising knowledge
Retail loss prevention
Team player mentality
Reading comprehension skills
Excellent communication skills
Retail merchandising expertise
Customer- and service-oriented
Cash register operation
Timeline
Sales Associate
Meijer
07.2017 - Current
11.2013
Volunteer
Ronald McDonald House
05.2013 - 05.2017
Volunteer
Friendly Center
03.2013 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Roy C. Start High School
Some College (No Degree) - Arts And Communications