Ashlee Olson
Bulverde
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sales Associate
Barnes & Noble EDU
Terre Haute
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted customers with product selection and recommendations.
- Managed inventory by restocking shelves and organizing displays.
- Processed customer transactions accurately at the cash register.
- Engaged customers through effective communication and personalized service.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient store operations.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
- Enter student data into the store records system
Union Carpenter
Local 1260
Iowa City
07.2014 - 12.2024
- Constructed frameworks using blueprints and project specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
- Operated power tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Assisted apprentices in learning carpentry techniques and best practices.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations when operating power tools or working at heights.
- Built scaffolding systems for elevated work areas on construction sites.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues from other trades on multi-trade projects.
- Read technical drawings and blueprints accurately to determine dimensions and layout of installations.
- OSHA 40 certified
Sales Associate
Caseys's General Stores
Monmouth
05.2012 - 07.2014
- Assisted customers with product selection and recommendations.
- Managed inventory by restocking shelves and organizing displays.
- Processed customer transactions accurately at the cash register.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming store environment for shoppers.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
- Supported promotional events by setting up displays and materials.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
Education
Carpenters Apprenticeship
Carpenters Union
Cedar Rapids, IA 07.2014 - 07.2017
Academy of Creative Education
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Calm demeanor
- Listening skills
- Positive and professional
- Outgoing personality
- Client service
Timeline
Sales Associate
Barnes & Noble EDU
04.2024 - 04.2025
Union Carpenter
Local 1260
07.2014 - 12.2024
Carpenters Apprenticeship
Carpenters Union
07.2014 - 07.2017
Sales Associate
Caseys's General Stores
05.2012 - 07.2014
Academy of Creative Education