AVA CAHOON
West Bend,Wisconsin
Summary
Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Kohls Department Store
Grafton, Wisconsin
06.2024 - Current
- Fulfilled and shipped online orders.
- Managed inventory and unloaded new freight.
- Train new associates.
- Helped customers make returns.
- Cover breaks in different departments throughout the store.
Sales Associate
Express
La Crosse, WI
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Updated pricing and signage to advertise sales or seasonal products
- Set productive work goals and established priorities in order to meet them
- Organized and faced products on shelves and in displays to comply with merchandising standards
- Conducted weekly inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels
Server/ Bartender
The Twisted Pair
West Bend, Wisconsin
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Delivered food and beverages promptly to customers
- Took accurate notes detailing customer orders
- Memorized menu additions, changes and limited offerings
- Adhered to state liquor regulations to serve alcohol safely
- Participated in team meetings discussing upcoming events, promotions, or changes within restaurant environment
General Laborer
Regal Ware
West Bend, Wisconsin
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintained equipment and reported issues to supervisors
- Supported crew by learning and completing different tasks
- Submitted completed work orders following procedures
Preschool Teacher
Red Balloon Early Learning Center
La Crosse, WI
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Created supportive and learning-focused classroom environments to help children achieve developmental milestones
- Encouraged open communication with parents about their child's growth and development
- Documented student progress through anecdotal notes, portfolios, and assessments
- Supported the unique needs of each child under care by consulting with parents and assessing individual behaviors
Server
New Perspective Senior Living
West Bend, Wisconsin
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Communicated professionally with customers, colleagues and supervisors
- Demonstrated hospitality and customer service while greeting tables
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Marketing
University of Wisconsin Lacrosse
Lacrosse05.2025
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) -
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
WhitewaterSkills
- Product Sales
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Sales Development
- Upselling
- Promotional support
- Time management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Goal-Oriented
- Product knowledge
Volunteer Experience
Animal Foster, Humane Society, La Crosse, WI, 10/01/21, 03/31/24, Maintained detailed logs of medical records of animals.
Cared and transported animals that I fostered.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Kohls Department Store
06.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Express
09.2023 - 02.2024
Server/ Bartender
The Twisted Pair
06.2023 - 09.2023
General Laborer
Regal Ware
06.2022 - 08.2022
Preschool Teacher
Red Balloon Early Learning Center
10.2021 - 05.2022
Server
New Perspective Senior Living
04.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Marketing
University of Wisconsin Lacrosse
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) -
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
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