Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Lifting, Design Clothing, & Study of Business
Languages
Timeline
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Brian Paredes

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

Former Enthusiastic Student Athlete dedicated to pursuing goals, promoting team player mentality and performing well under pressure. Extensive experience in leadership positions and working with teams. Committed to helping others through effective time management, good sportsmanship and motivation. Talented Tutor offering outstanding communication and problem-solving skills. Fosters positive learning environment by encouraging students to develop individual skills. Specializing in 1:1 instruction, team collaboration and relations with students, parents and support staff. 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.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Babysitter

Oller Family
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Played games, worked on projects, and cooked/baked together.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Taught children basic life skills, lessons, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
  • Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
  • Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
  • Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.

MST

Lowes Home Improvment
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Collaborated with other departments to address customer needs and service requests.
  • Analyzed stored needs and required updates.
  • Organized, cleaned, and remodeled store.
  • Supported customer satisfaction through regular follow-up and communication.
  • Built displays and created better improved store for customer needs and satisfaction.
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Built relationships with ocustomers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Identified and implemented process improvements to maximize efficiency.

Store Associate

Eskimo Joe's Clothes
12.2021 - 01.2022
  • Maintained tidy and organized store to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
  • Worked with loss prevention in monitoring shopper behavior.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.

Flooring Sales Associate

Lowes Home Improvment
04.2020 - 07.2020
  • Assisted customers with selecting appropriate floor types and styles.
  • Maintained in-depth understanding of all available brands and types of flooring available to customers.
  • Demonstrated features of different floor options and overcame objections with knowledgeable responses.
  • Discussed pricing, additional charges and payment plans during sales process.
  • Followed up with customers to assess satisfaction, answer questions and resolve concerns.
  • Drove team revenue totals by bringing in top sales numbers.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
05.2025

Skills

  • Managing Multiple Tasks
  • Customer Consulting
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Product Selection
  • Project Requirements
  • 3D Visualization
  • Color Management
  • Typing Proficiency
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Active Learning
  • Business Strategies
  • Integrated Design
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Lifting, Design Clothing, & Study of Business

Avid lifter, working out is an important aspect of my life. I keep myself healthy through cooking my own meals and doing different fitness routines. I design clothing and shoes in my free time. My expertise is in color design and theory. I study business to help me be successful in my jobs and future jobs. 

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

MST

Lowes Home Improvment
03.2022 - 05.2022

Store Associate

Eskimo Joe's Clothes
12.2021 - 01.2022

Babysitter

Oller Family
06.2021 - 08.2023

Flooring Sales Associate

Lowes Home Improvment
04.2020 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Lubbock Christian University

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising

Oklahoma State University
Brian Paredes