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Barbara (Deziree) Blocker

Rochester,NY

Summary

Skilled Sales Assistant bringing 11 years of retail experience. Focused on maximizing business success by capitalizing on sales and service opportunities. With extensive experience in cash register operations. I'm courteous and friendly, with a desire to expand business opportunities through excellent client presentations, effective communication skills, and a strong commitment to customer service.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Self Direction

Empowering People Independence
09.2025 - Current
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Respite Care Provider

Empowering People Independence
07.2024 - 02.2026

Transport to and form programs

Serve meals and snacks

Monitor Patients

Paraprofessional

Tess Staffing
Rochester, NY
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Provided individual students with personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support in order to help them achieve positive learning outcomes.
  • Helped students with special needs learn and grow by performing tasks such as counting and shapes.
  • Kept an eye on student activities in the classroom and outside to ensure their safety.
  • Collaborated with the teacher to plan and implement lessons that followed the curriculum, goals, objectives, and philosophies of the school.
  • Passed out learning materials like worksheets, textbooks, and extracurricular activities.
  • Kept track of students' attendance and progress toward their objectives.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Provided individualized instruction to students in order to help them understand lesson concepts.
  • Kept track of behaviors, interventions, and outcomes.
  • Maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.

General Merchandise Assistant Manager

Tops Friendly Market
Rochester, NY
04.2022 - 06.2024
  • Created a task schedule for [job title]s based on their individual strengths and knowledge.
  • Kept the store clean, well-stocked, and well-organized by streamlining daily operations and introducing new procedures.
  • Assisted customers in completing purchases, locating items, and enrolling in reward programs in order to increase customer loyalty, satisfaction, and sales.
  • Reduced inventory shrinkage, drive-off, and daily cash discrepancies by closely monitoring daily operations.
  • Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation.
  • Walked through the department multiple times to assess and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment requirements each shift.
  • Helped customers by answering their questions and completing their requests.
  • Greeted customers and assisted them with product questions, selections, and purchases, both in-store and online.
  • Put in place daily operating procedures to keep the store clean, well-stocked.

Junior Manager

Rainbow Shops
Rochester, NY
08.2011 - 12.2022
  • Dealt with all customer service issues in a pleasant manner, allowing for quick resolution and client satisfaction.
  • Met sales goals and increased revenue through product knowledge and customer relationship management.
  • Managed money
  • Stock merchandise on sales floor
  • Cashier
  • Open and closing store
  • Finalizing payroll
  • Supervise sales associates
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to company policies.
  • Trained and mentored staff on product knowledge and customer service best practices.

Sales associate

Target
Rochester, NY
09.2019 - 02.2022
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with merchandise selection, accessory selection, and purchase completion.
  • Provided knowledgeable and friendly assistance to customers at every stage of the shopping and purchasing process.
  • Processed credit and debit card payments to complete purchasing experience.
  • Helped to achieve loss prevention goals by keeping accurate drawers and keeping track of shopper behavior.
  • Kept a well-stocked and organized sales floor with the latest merchandise to drive consistent sales revenue.
  • Met with customers at the front of the store or in specific sections and offered assistance with merchandise selection, accessory selection, and purchase completion.
  • Accepted and processed payments made by cash, check, and credit card.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by assisting guests with product selection and inquiries.
  • Managed inventory levels through effective stock organization and replenishment processes.

Tax Professional Assistant

Sutherland
12.2013 - 02.2014
  • Assisted in preparing tax returns, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Supported client inquiries by providing accurate tax information and guidance.
  • Organized and maintained detailed client records for efficient retrieval and review.
  • Collaborated with senior professionals to streamline tax preparation processes.
  • Reviewed financial documents for accuracy, identifying discrepancies before submission.
  • Provided excellent customer service, addressing client concerns promptly and professionally.

Education

High School Diploma -

Benjamin Franklin Educational Campus
Rochester, Ny
06-2011

Skills

  • Committed
  • High-performing
  • Motivated
  • Multi-task-oriented

Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.

Personal Information

Title: Skilled Sales Assistant

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Self Direction

Empowering People Independence
09.2025 - Current

Respite Care Provider

Empowering People Independence
07.2024 - 02.2026

Paraprofessional

Tess Staffing
09.2022 - 06.2024

General Merchandise Assistant Manager

Tops Friendly Market
04.2022 - 06.2024

Sales associate

Target
09.2019 - 02.2022

Tax Professional Assistant

Sutherland
12.2013 - 02.2014

Junior Manager

Rainbow Shops
08.2011 - 12.2022

High School Diploma -

Benjamin Franklin Educational Campus