Ariana McCrary
McDonough,GA
Summary
Dependable retail sales professional with experience in dynamic, high-performance environments. Skilled in processing transactions, handling cash, using registers and arranging merchandise. Maintains high-level customer satisfaction by smoothly resolving customer requests, needs and problems. Reliable, top-notch sales associate with outstanding customer service skills and relationship-building strengths. Dedicated to welcoming customers and providing comprehensive service. In-depth understanding of sales strategy and merchandising techniques.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
Chic & Shabby
2022.03 - Current
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Developed professional relationships with customers to increase loyalty, retention and rapport.
- Managed cash register after end of shift to balance and record accurate transactions.
- Trained and supervised new employees to use selling strategies and apply best practices.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
Hostess
The Neighborhood Lot
2021.11 - 2022.02
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Accommodated special seating requests for guests to enhance satisfaction.
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
- Developed and maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items and daily specials to accurately respond to customer queries.
- Provided adequate supply of place settings for tables and miscellaneous supplies for work stations to last throughout assigned shift.
- Answered phone calls to take orders, give information and document reservations.
- Organized, stocked and cleaned establishment's front lobby during shifts to maintain welcoming appearance.
- Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.
- Rearranged tables and chairs for large parties and retrieved high chairs for children.
- Backed up servers by checking on tables and retrieving items for guests.
- Seated patrons based on guest preferences and seating availability.
- Provided patrons with estimated waiting times during peak service hours.
- Opened and closed seating sections according to volume of guests.
- Cross-trained to handle different restaurant roles, including bar, kitchen and to-go stations.
- Delivered pick-up and curbside orders to guests.
- Assisted customers with delivering orders, carrying additional trays and helping dish out items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Union Grove High School
Mcdonough, GA05.2024
Skills
- Gift Wrapping
- Corrective Actions
- Productivity Maximization
- Providing Feedback
- Issue Refunds
- Monitor Security
- Flexible Hours
- Cash Handling
- Communications Strategies
- Ability to Lift 40 Pounds
- Persuasive Selling
- Retail Sales
- Certified in First Aid and CPR
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Chic & Shabby
2022.03 - Current
Hostess
The Neighborhood Lot
2021.11 - 2022.02
High School Diploma -
Union Grove High School
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