Breyen Paulsen
North Judson,IN
Summary
Dynamic and goal-oriented Sales Associate at Ace Hardware with exceptional customer service and cash handling skills. Proven ability to build lasting customer relationships and enhance store appeal through effective merchandising. Reliable team player adept at problem-solving in high-pressure situations, ensuring a positive shopping experience for all customers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
Ace Hardware
09.2023 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Developed comprehensive product knowledge, enabling effective upselling and cross-selling.
Busser
Country Kettle
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Completed side work duties, ensuring that all necessary supplies were stocked for shift success.
Painter
Good Oil
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
- Was a summer job
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
North Judson San Pierre High School
North Judson, IN06.2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Listening skills
- Excellent people skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Goal oriented
- Cash handling
- Flexible schedule
Certification
Scill certification (Starke County Initiative For Lifelong Learning).It is an auto tech class that I took in knox and it helped give me a little knowledge.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Ace Hardware
09.2023 - Current
Busser
Country Kettle
06.2023 - 08.2023
Painter
Good Oil
05.2021 - 08.2021
High School Diploma - General Studies
North Judson San Pierre High School
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