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April Joy Yap

Las Vegas

Summary

Reliable and experienced leader seeking an opportunity to utilize my skills and experience in Sales/Management to contribute to a new role, while also embracing new challenges and learning opportunities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Leader

Best Buy
08.2023 - Current
  • Coached and developed sales teams, using KPI-driven training strategies to improve solution-based selling.
  • Handled end-to-end client issue resolution, troubleshooting concerns, coordinating with internal teams, and providing tailored solutions to drive customer satisfaction.
  • Oversaw store opening and closing procedures, ensuring all operational tasks were completed accurately and efficiently.
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Collaborated with other shift leaders to maintain consistent standards across all shifts, promoting a cohesive workplace culture.

Computing Sales Advisor

Best Buy
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Delivered personalized shopping experiences, guiding customers in building solutions based on their lifestyle and needs.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of competing brands and product lines, offering informed product recommendations.
  • Ensured the functionality of demo displays and proper merchandising across the Computing and Mobile departments, guaranteeing products were readily accessible for self-service customers.


Achievements

  • Recognized among the top 3% of sales advisors on the West Coast for exceptional performance in solution-based selling and customer satisfaction.
  • Recognized by the company CEO for delivering the most complete solution-based sales in Hawaii

Manager

Chuck E. Cheese
06.2018 - 06.2021
  • Led and supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring smooth daily operations and exceptional customer service.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Led weekly meetings with the team leads in order to keep track of training and development for new hires.
  • Managed inventory, ordering, and cost control, reducing food waste and optimizing profit margins.


Achievements

  • Solely developed and implemented a new employee training guide, improving store efficiency and customer service quality.

Intern

Oahu Economic Development Board (OEDB)
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
  • Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Administration/Criminal Justice

University of Hawaii - West Oahu
Kapolei, HI
05-2023

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Honolulu Community College
Honolulu, HI
05-2019

Skills

  • Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc)
  • Problem-solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Coaching and Training
  • Time-Management
  • Positive attitude
  • Adaptability

Timeline

Shift Leader

Best Buy
08.2023 - Current

Computing Sales Advisor

Best Buy
06.2021 - 08.2023

Intern

Oahu Economic Development Board (OEDB)
08.2020 - 12.2020

Manager

Chuck E. Cheese
06.2018 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Public Administration/Criminal Justice

University of Hawaii - West Oahu

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Honolulu Community College
April Joy Yap