Ava Comstock
Shirley
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record in customer service and business development, honed across roles at Old Navy and Teen Hampton. Excels in teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. Demonstrated ability in money handling and fostering positive guest relations, contributing significantly to operational efficiency and team success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
Old Navy
12.2023 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Babysitter
Teen Hampton
05.2021 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities.
- Supported educational development by assisting with homework and school projects.
Youth Soccer Coach
Hauppauge Soccer Club
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Promoted good sportsmanship and fostered a positive team environment by modeling respectful behavior both on and off the field.
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
- Developed strong communication channels with parents, providing regular updates on player progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Developed and led age- and ability-appropriate soccer training drills.
- Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
- Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
Soccer Trainer
Teen Hampton
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Adapted coaching style according to each player''s unique learning needs, maximizing individual growth potential within the team context.
- Promoted sportsmanship and teamwork among athletes, cultivating a respectful and competitive atmosphere during games and practices.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, enhancing coaching techniques across the program.
- Boosted player confidence with consistent feedback and positive reinforcement, contributing to overall team success.
- Assisted in the development of team budgets and resource allocation, optimizing financial efficiency within the soccer program.
- Fostered strong relationships with athletes'' parents and guardians, ensuring open communication channels regarding player performance and wellbeing.
- Organized fundraising events to support team expenses such as equipment purchases or travel costs, fostering community engagement with the program.
Cashier
Khols Department Store
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bioscience
SUNY, Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NYBachelor of Science - Biology
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY05-2027
William Floyd High School
Mastic Beach, NY06-2023
William Paca Middle School
Mastic Beach, NY06-2020
Skills
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Excellent people skills
- Computer skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Multi-tasking strength
- Money handling
- Verbal/written communication
- Guest relations
- Business development
Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Youth Soccer Coach
Hauppauge Soccer Club
03.2024 - 10.2024
Sales Associate
Old Navy
12.2023 - Current
Babysitter
Teen Hampton
05.2021 - Current
Soccer Trainer
Teen Hampton
05.2021 - 08.2023
Cashier
Khols Department Store
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Bioscience
SUNY, Farmingdale
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Stony Brook University
William Floyd High School
William Paca Middle School
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