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Brenda Salazar

Chicago,Illinois

Summary

Alert professional with background maintaining correct quantity of product on shelves. Helpful when assisting with receiving shipments, scanning products, and adding price labels. Reliable worker with experience answering customer questions and clearing boxes or packages after restocking. I'm a professional with experience promoting beauty products and interacting with customers to enhance sales. Talented at maximizing items per transaction through personalized service and strong product knowledge. I'm passionate about elevating beauty while motivating customers to meet sales targets. Creative Style Consultant with background in fashion retail and design. Possess strong understanding of current fashion trends, ability to coordinate outfits for diverse clientele and skill in fostering positive client relationships. Significant success in improving clients' personal style and confidence through customized wardrobe consultations and styling sessions. Skilled in visual merchandising, trend forecasting and client communication.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tax Associate

TurboTax
Chicago, COOK
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Negotiated settlements between taxpayers and government agencies when necessary.
  • Prepared various reports that summarize analysis results related to taxation issues.
  • Resolved customer complaints related to their tax filings in an efficient manner.
  • Prepared federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, non-profit organizations and partnerships.

Cashier

Marshalls & HomeGoods
Chicago Heights, COOK
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
  • Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
  • Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by management.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
  • Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.

Style Consultant

Walmart
Chicago, COOK
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Managed inventory levels at store locations ensuring sufficient stock is available at all times.
  • Recommended fashion trends and seasonal looks to customers.
  • Evaluated new products for quality assurance before recommending them to customers.
  • Identified potential customer service issues before they arise and provided solutions to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Developed style solutions for clients, including color palettes, outfit ideas, and accessory selections.
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism while interacting with customers in person or over the phone.
  • Demonstrated product knowledge by providing detailed information about fabrics, cuts, and silhouettes.

Grocery Stocker

Petes Market
Chicago, COOK
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Operated cash registers accurately when assisting customers at checkout lanes.
  • Inspected product quality and quantity before restocking shelves with new items.
  • Built promotional displays for featured products in accordance with corporate marketing plans.
  • Ensured that all products were properly labeled according to company standards.
  • Adhered to safety protocols while unloading shipments from delivery trucks.
  • Assisted customers with product, promotion, and policy information.
  • Updated product labels to reflect accurate pricing.
  • Followed proper stock rotation procedures to minimize obsolescence and remove out of date items from sales floor.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Sonography

Richard J. Daley College
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Data analysis
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Individual taxation
  • Tax law expertise
  • Tax credits and incentives
  • Tax research
  • Problem-solving
  • Cash register operation
  • Time management
  • Stock rotation
  • Labeling accuracy
  • Merchandising techniques
  • Warehouse safety
  • Item scanning
  • Receiving shipments
  • Performance improvement
  • Loss prevention
  • Product restocking
  • Flexible schedule
  • Stock replenishment
  • Merchandise display
  • Beauty advising
  • Beauty routine advice
  • Cosmetics and facial care services
  • Hygiene standards

Affiliations

Extracurricular Involvement

  • School Newspaper (Editor) – led a team of writers and oversaw content production

Community Service

  • Volunteer at Local Food Bank – organized donation drives and assisted with weekly distributions
  • Peer Mentor Program – supported incoming freshmen in academic and social adjustment

Creative Interests

  • Digital Art – created illustrations and showcased work in a student exhibit.

Accomplishments

Academic Enrichment

  • Member of National Honor Society – demonstrated leadership and maintained academic excellence
  • Math Club – competed in regional competitions and helped tutor peers

Certification

  • Bachelor's Degree In Progress

Timeline

Tax Associate

TurboTax
01.2025 - 04.2025

Cashier

Marshalls & HomeGoods
08.2024 - 12.2024

Style Consultant

Walmart
01.2024 - 07.2024

Grocery Stocker

Petes Market
08.2023 - 01.2024

Some College (No Degree) - Sonography

Richard J. Daley College

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