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SalesAssociate

Brenda Cruz Chavez

Van Buren,AR

Summary

Biology student seeking a summer internship to gain hands-on experience in environmental education, wildlife conservation, and community outreach. Interested in helping connect diverse communities with nature while developing field, research, and educational skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Olde Fashioned Foods
Fort Smith, AR
04.2025 - Current
  • Educate customers about organic foods, natural products, and locally sourced goods.
  • Promote sustainable purchasing practices and environmentally responsible brands.
  • Maintain organized product displays and rotate inventory to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
  • Create a welcoming environment for customers through friendly service and clear communication.
  • Assist with daily store operations including stocking, merchandising, and maintaining clean shared spaces.

Style Team Member

Target
Fort Smith, AR
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Assisted customers with locating clothing, sizes, and products while providing a positive shopping experience.
  • Maintained organized and visually appealing merchandise displays on the sales floor.
  • Processed fitting room items and restocked apparel efficiently to keep products accessible.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain store cleanliness and organization in a high-traffic retail environment.

Customer Service Associate

Walgreens
Alma, AR
06.2022 - 03.2024
  • Provided customer service by assisting community members with questions and product needs.
  • Operated point-of-sale systems and handled transactions accurately with strong attention to detail.
  • Maintained clean, organized store areas and restocked merchandise to support efficient operations.
  • Worked collaboratively with coworkers to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for customers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR
12-2027

Skills

  • Communication & Public Engagement
  • Customer service and public interaction
  • Clear verbal communication
  • Community engagement
  • Organization & Professional Skills
  • Inventory management
  • Time management and multitasking
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Environmental Interests
  • Wildlife and insect observation
  • Nature education and conservation awareness
  • Understanding of ecological diversity
  • Passion for connecting communities with the natural world

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sales Associate

Olde Fashioned Foods
04.2025 - Current

Style Team Member

Target
07.2024 - 10.2024

Customer Service Associate

Walgreens
06.2022 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Arkansas
Brenda Cruz Chavez