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Ben Rathje

Summary

Goal-oriented individual versed in greeting high-volume of customers and recommending merchandise based on individual requirements. Skilled at creating displays to promote higher sales, completing cash register transactions and maintaining accurate records of all transactions. Worked in various environments with focus on customer service team skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Office Depot
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.

Temporary Employee

CU Bookstore
12.2023 - 01.2024
  • Helped check customers out and ensured they could find what they were looking for.
  • Organized, collected, and packed items for shipping.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Busser

Bubba's 33
07.2021 - 09.2022
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
  • Developed excellent relationships with managers and fellow team members to support team success and positive work environment.
  • Pitched in extra hours and helped other staff during unexpected times of high volume to improve seating availability and food delivery to tables.
  • Organized and cleaned assigned sections by sanitizing and cleaning table, counter, and kitchen surfaces.

Lawn Mower

Self
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Education

BMA - Music Performance

CU Boulder
Boulder, CO
05.2027

High School Diploma -

Air Academy High School
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2023

Skills

  • Promotional support
  • Upselling
  • Inventory Control
  • Order Processing
  • Strong work ethic
  • Determined
  • Customer Service
  • Cleaning
  • Cash Handling
  • Sales and Marketing

Accomplishments

  • NJHS club from 2017-2019
  • NHS inductee 2021 and 2022
  • Lettered in bands and academics in 2021 and 2022
  • Colorado Springs Youth symphony (the highest ensemble available) member in 2022
  • All-State Symphonic Band and Orchestra and All-City Honor Band member in 2022
  • Magna Cum Laude Recipient in the graduating class of 2023
  • Principal's Scholar at Air Academy from 2022-2023
  • Employee of the month for July at Office Depot on Briargate
  • Principal clarinetist in CU Boulder's Symphonic Band and clarinetist in CU Boulder's Symphonic Orchestra

Timeline

Temporary Employee

CU Bookstore
12.2023 - 01.2024

Sales Associate

Office Depot
06.2023 - 08.2024

Busser

Bubba's 33
07.2021 - 09.2022

Lawn Mower

Self
06.2019 - 08.2019

BMA - Music Performance

CU Boulder

High School Diploma -

Air Academy High School

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