Arlene Wasson
Port Orchard,WA
Summary
Results-oriented Retail Sales Associate with demonstrated expertise in customer service, sales transactions, and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
Dicks Sporing Goods
Silverdale, Washington
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries.
- Maintained organized and visually appealing merchandise displays.
- Processed transactions efficiently at the point of sale.
- Stocked shelves and replenished inventory as needed.
Manager
Lehigh Outfitters
Bremerton, WA
07.2017 - 11.2025
- Set schedules to ensure adequate coverage in required areas, enhancing customer service.
- Cross-trained employees to improve team agility and overall performance.
- Applied leadership and problem-solving skills to enhance team efficiency and workflow organization.
- Identified customer needs, negotiating and closing profitable projects with high success rates.
Sales Associate
Dick's Sporting Goods
Silverdale, WA
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain the store's visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques, and company procedures.
- Worked alongside retail representatives to boost sales by enhancing product presentations and advertising collateral.
Recruiter
United States Naval Reserves
Lemoore, CA
09.2002 - 09.2004
- Generated a specific candidate pool for career opportunities through the strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events, and job fairs.
- Maintained a filing system of current, prospective, and future positions.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
Aircraft Mechanic
United States Navy, USN
San Diego, CA
01.1998 - 05.2002
- Recorded maintenance performance in aircraft logbooks, and completed other paperwork requirements.
- Cultivated a safe and organized work area by maintaining active control over tools and equipment, and retaining FOD awareness at all times.
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to find the root causes of faults.
- Completed scheduled and unscheduled safety and performance assessments.
- Removed aircraft parts, such as engines, pumps, and landing gear.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Hawaii Pacific University
08.2016
Certification | Medical Coding And Billing -
Penn Foster Career School
01.2018
High School Diploma -
Flowing Wells High School
05.1996
Skills
- Customer service and engagement
- Sales transactions
- Inventory management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Point of sale systems
- Reliability and punctuality
- Cash handling
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Dicks Sporing Goods
11.2025 - Current
Manager
Lehigh Outfitters
07.2017 - 11.2025
Sales Associate
Dick's Sporting Goods
08.2016 - 04.2017
Recruiter
United States Naval Reserves
09.2002 - 09.2004
Aircraft Mechanic
United States Navy, USN
01.1998 - 05.2002
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Hawaii Pacific University
Certification | Medical Coding And Billing -
Penn Foster Career School
High School Diploma -
Flowing Wells High School