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Amber Blackwell

Spokane

Summary

Dynamic sales associate with proven expertise in customer service and cash handling at Salvation Army Thrift Store. Skilled in fostering customer relationships and enhancing store appeal, leading to increased repeat business. Adept at teamwork and problem-solving, ensuring operational efficiency and a positive shopping experience.

Sales professional with proven track record in retail environments, focusing on customer interaction and sales growth. Known for reliability and adaptability in meeting dynamic customer needs and market conditions. Possesses strong communication and collaboration skills, contributing to team success and consistent achievement of sales goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Salvation Army Thrift Store
04.2025 - Current
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.


Sales Associate

Kettle Korn
07.2014 - 09.2017
  • Operated kettle corn production equipment, ensuring consistent product quality and adherence to food safety standards
  • Managed cash and card transactions efficiently using a point-of-sale system, maintaining accurate daily sales records
  • Provided exceptional customer service in a high-traffic environment, answering product questions and ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Set up and broke down sales booths at events and markets, including transporting and organizing inventory and equipment
  • Packaged and labeled kettle corn for retail sale, maintaining cleanliness and organization of the work area
  • Monitored inventory levels and communicated restocking needs to management

Courtesy Clerk

Safeway
03.2011 - 09.2013
  • Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise.
  • Maintained cleanliness of store premises, resulting in an inviting shopping environment for customers.
  • Helped customers take merchandise out of store and loaded items into vehicles.
  • Helped maintain a positive store image by keeping entranceways clean, clear, and welcoming for customers.

Education

Verdugo High School
Tujunga, CA

Certified Massage Therapist -

Touch Therapy Institute
Encino, CA

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Cash handling
  • Sales expertise

Timeline

Sales Associate

Salvation Army Thrift Store
04.2025 - Current

Sales Associate

Kettle Korn
07.2014 - 09.2017

Courtesy Clerk

Safeway
03.2011 - 09.2013

Verdugo High School

Certified Massage Therapist -

Touch Therapy Institute

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