- Cooking and baking
- Music
- Road Trips and travel
- Volunteering
- Crochet using various patterns and yarns
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Crafting and Creating using unusual mediums
- Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
- Exploring with different creative mediums, like crochet, needle felting, ceramics and remaking dolls
- Happy Woobler since 2023
Amaya Castillo
Folsom,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented and experienced amigurumi maker with 3+ years of hands-on crochet experience, specializing in Woobles pattern construction and kit execution since 2023. Experienced in crocheting other pattern designs and able to spot an AI generated pattern easily. Seeking a Pattern Tester position at The Woobles, with a commitment to upholding Woobles brand aesthetic, correctness and the Woobles tradition of easy and fun pattern making.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Build A Bear Workshop Inc
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Assisted guests with bear-building process, product selection, and personalized accessory recommendations.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale system and handled cash, card, and gift payments.
- Maintained engaging store presentation through merchandising, replenishment, and floor recovery tasks.
- Explained product features, promotions, and customization options to support informed purchasing decisions.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly while preserving a positive shopping experience and store standards.
- Upheld cleanliness, organization, and inventory readiness across sales floor and backroom areas.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively and enticed shoppers to make purchases.
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.
- Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and benefits, influencing purchase decisions.
- Created product ideas for corporate design review and production.
Pet Sitter
Neighbors
05.2021 - Current
- Managed feeding and fresh water, for guinea pigs, cats, dogs, hamsters and fish with consistent care routines.
- Monitored behavior, appetite, and health changes, reporting concerns to owners promptly.
- Maintained clean living areas, and bedding to support pet hygiene.
Education
Current Intentions - Studio Arts/Marketing/Communication
William Jessup University
Rocklin, CA06-2028
General Education - Arts
Folsom Lake College 2024-2025
Folsom, CAHigh School Diploma - General Studies
Dublin High School
Dublin, Ca05-2024
Skills
- Point-of-sale management
- Product recommendations and suggestive selling
- Positive report with customers of all ages
- Merchandise display building to maintain brand aesthetic
- Maintain store stock and appearance
- Product and marketing knowledge
- Policy and procedure adherence
- Professional and friendly
- Proficient in Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Hangouts) for remote teamwork and task management Krita and Photoshop
- Adapts to new technology easily
- Punctual and reliable
- Attention to detail
- Brand representation
Interests
Timeline
Sales Associate
Build A Bear Workshop Inc
10.2023 - 06.2025
Pet Sitter
Neighbors
05.2021 - Current
Current Intentions - Studio Arts/Marketing/Communication
William Jessup University
General Education - Arts
Folsom Lake College 2024-2025
High School Diploma - General Studies
Dublin High School