Ali Powell
Orlando,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Character Performer
Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
06.2023 - Current
- Engaged with guests in character interactions, providing positive entertainment experiences.
- Performed various characters while engaging with guests and adhering to safety regulations.
- Maintained an upbeat attitude while interacting with guests of all ages.
- Conveyed each character's story through speech, body language and movement.
Part Time Sales Associate
Kendra Scott
Lake Buena Vista, FL
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
Character Performer
Walt Disney World Resort
Lake Buena Vista, FL
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked closely with trainers and fellow performers to identify and perfect optimal performance techniques.
- Portrayed and interpreted roles with speech, gestures and body movements to entertain and inform audiences.
- Conveyed each character's story through speech, body language and movement.
- Maintained personal appearance by meeting costume and makeup requirements.
Main Street Daily Operations
Walt Disney World Resort
Lake Buena Vista, FL
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Addressed guest concerns with suitable solutions.
- Anticipated and tracked operational and tactical risks to provide strategic solutions.
- Maintained control and order over large crowds during parades, firework shows, and special events.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to cast members and guests.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
Part Time Sales Associate
Buckle Inc.
Muncie, IN
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Built trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
- Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
Seasonal Sales Associate
Buckle Inc.
Muncie, IN
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
- 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.
- Kept apprised of emerging trends and provided informative customer service to assist in product selection.
- Assisted customers by finding needed items and checking inventory for items at other locations.
- Helped average of 12 customers per day by responding to inquiries and locating products.
- Maintained well-stocked and organized sales floor with latest merchandise to drive sustained sales revenue.
- Met with customers to offer assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Ball State University
Muncie, IN12-2024
Skills
- Cash handling accuracy
- Retail loss prevention
- Merchandising knowledge
- Leadership
- Brand promotions
- Multitasking
- Communication
- Retail merchandising expertise
- Working with others
- Listening skills
- Customer Service
- Visual Merchandising
- Sales development
- Product Sales
- Superb time management
- Reliable and punctual
- Creative
- Incorporates feedback quickly
- Problem resolution
- Customer service
- Critical thinking
- Good work ethic
- Poised
Timeline
Character Performer
Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts
06.2023 - Current
Part Time Sales Associate
Kendra Scott
05.2023 - 10.2024
Character Performer
Walt Disney World Resort
08.2022 - 01.2023
Main Street Daily Operations
Walt Disney World Resort
01.2022 - 08.2022
Part Time Sales Associate
Buckle Inc.
06.2021 - 01.2022
Seasonal Sales Associate
Buckle Inc.
10.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Ball State University