Athene Vickles
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in customer service, notably at Aritzia. Proven ability to multitask and thrive under pressure, while effectively communicating and memorizing product details. Committed to enhancing guest experiences and driving sales through attentive service and strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
Los Angeles Apparel
New York, New York
06.2026 - Current
- Assisted customers in selecting apparel and accessories to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained visual merchandising standards to highlight new arrivals and promotions.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems and cash handling procedures.
FOH/ Hostess
Drift In
New York, NY
03.2026 - 08.2026
- Managed guest seating and reservations in fast-paced restaurant, providing welcoming customer service and coordinating wait times to ensure efficient front-of-house operations.
Boutique Associate
Aritzia
New York, NY
05.2025 - 03.2026
- Delivered Aritzia's high-engagement client experience through personalized styling, strong product knowledge, attentive service.
- Supported daily store operations including fitting rooms, restocking, merchandising, and POS transactions while contributing to sales and clienteling goals.
- Very fast-paced and service driven environment.
Child Caregiver
Independent Contractor
Miami, Florida
01.2021 - 08.2025
- Working with various families to provide childcare for children ranging in age from 2 to 8 years old.
- Duties include: Preparing and distributing meals and snacks, interacting with parents and providing updates on the child's behavior, and facilitating recreational and educational activities.
FOH/ Hostess
Square Pie City
Miami, Florida
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Worked at Square Pie City, a pizza-oriented restaurant.
- Duties included: Working as front of house staff, welcoming guests in a warm manner, receiving orders, and delivering orders including Uber Eats, Door Dash, etc.
- A pizza-oriented restaurant
Hostess/Server
Great House of Quayside
Miami, Florida
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked as a hostess and server at a chef-operated Italian restaurant that served fresh high-end cuisine.
- Duties included: welcoming guests in a warm and friendly manner, seating guests and distributing menus, scheduling reservations, facilitating the orders, making recommendations, and serving food, bussing tables, cleaning/stocking silverware.
- A chef-operated Italian restaurant that served fresh high-end cuisine
Art Gallery Intern
Little Haiti Cultural Center
Miami, Florida
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Worked as an intern for the exhibition programs, providing support for ongoing exhibits and special programs/receptions.
- Duties Included: Providing social media posts, logging in data for specific projects, setting up food and beverages for upcoming guests, serving food and beverages to gallery guests, restocking and cleaning tables as needed.
Education
B. F. A. - Dance
Fordham University
Manhattan, New York05-2027
Dance -
New World School of The Arts
Miami, Florida06-2023
Theatre -
Miami Arts Charter
Miami, Florida06-2019
Skills
- Communication and customer service
- Multitasking
- Customer service
- Good at memorization
- Ability to accept criticism and works well under pressure
Hobbies and Interests
- Dance
- Reading
- Writing
Languages
- Spanish
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Beginner level
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Los Angeles Apparel
06.2026 - Current
FOH/ Hostess
Drift In
03.2026 - 08.2026
Boutique Associate
Aritzia
05.2025 - 03.2026
FOH/ Hostess
Square Pie City
08.2021 - 12.2022
Child Caregiver
Independent Contractor
01.2021 - 08.2025
Hostess/Server
Great House of Quayside
01.2021 - 08.2021
Art Gallery Intern
Little Haiti Cultural Center
08.2019 - 07.2020
B. F. A. - Dance
Fordham University
Dance -
New World School of The Arts
Theatre -
Miami Arts Charter