Betzaida Harris
Bronx,NY
Summary
Organized, motivated and eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. To seek and maintain full-time entry-level position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
Kate Spade
10.2024 - Current
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
- Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities during high-traffic periods such as holidays or promotions.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new team members, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
Retail Worker
Van Leeuwen & Company
08.2023 - Current
- Display amazing customer service and positively represent the Van Leeuwen brand
- Maintain sound food handling and cleaning practices
- Exhibit menu and product knowledge, and accurately serve offerings to company standards
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Camp Counselor
The Summer Camp
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to create memorable events that promoted teamwork and strengthened bonds among campers.
- Acted as an positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Oversaw and taught campers basic principles to enhance wellbeing and safety measures in nature.
- Taught Archery and Food Fun Fitness
Food Service Worker
Sodexo Food Service
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Kept food storage and preparation equipment in good working order to maximize safety and cost-efficiency of operations.
- Updated food displays, cases and other customer-facing areas to increase sales of special items.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Prepared coffee and pastries
Peer Educator
Paul Smiths College
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Coached students through challenging material with positive reinforcement and encouragement.
- Supported students by identifying and addressing specific concerns.
- Participated in campus outreach and involvement programs such as planned parenthood and mental health awareness, domestic violence awareness, substance abuse, LGBTQ and suicide prevention.
- Provided counseling and support to students struggling with depression, separation anxiety and other personal problems.
- Utilized social media sites to communicate upcoming initiatives with community.
- Planned service activities to promote community interaction.
- Implemented opportunities for joint collaborative projects to generate interest among peers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Paul Smiths College
Paul Smiths, NYAssociate of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Paul Smiths College
Paul Smiths, NY11.2021
Skills
- Service prioritization
- Safe food handling
- Mail management
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Project management
- Operations management
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Community resources specialist
- Suicide precautions expertise
- Mental health support
- POS Systems
- Customer service
- Product knowledge
- Visual merchandising
Certification
- Level 1 Archery Instructor - 07/2023 to 07/2026
- CPR & First Aid certified - 06/2023 to 06/2025
Timeline
Sales Associate
Kate Spade
10.2024 - Current
Retail Worker
Van Leeuwen & Company
08.2023 - Current
Camp Counselor
The Summer Camp
06.2023 - 08.2023
Food Service Worker
Sodexo Food Service
01.2022 - 05.2022
Peer Educator
Paul Smiths College
08.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Paul Smiths College
Associate of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Paul Smiths College
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