Brian Tarango
Odessa,Texas
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Creator
Bells Thread And Needle, Etsy shop
Odessa, TX
09.2017 - Current
- I Crafting handmade items i.e.(Tote bags, Zipper pouches, Blankets, Scarves, Wallets.)
- Bookkeeping with the help of the Quickbooks self-employed application
- Answering questions about how the products are made and the process for custom orders.
- Posted useful, creative, and timely content on social media.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Making bags from patterns I buy and also create my own patterns or bags based on customers' ideas.
Sales Associate
Joann Fabrics and Crafts
Odessa, TX
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products, and services information.
- Operated cash register, collected payments, and provided accurate change.
- Mentored new employees on customer service, money handling, and organizing strategies to maximize performance, productivity, and team success.
- Cut the fabric at the cutting counter also helped customers with questions about their projects Answered phones and create special orders for the customers
- Unloaded the truck in an organized time frame and then stock the shelves the next day.
Sales Associate
Lori’s Gifts
Odessa, TX
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Checking out customers in a timely manner
- Made suggestions to customers when searching for gifts
- Created gift baskets and goodie bags
- Delivered gifts to the patient's room
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
- Met merchandise processing standards and maintained organized and accessible work area.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Opened and Closed both the main gift shop and the Baby gift shop Counted out the Registers and answered the phone while helping the customers to the best of my knowledge.
Sales Associate/Key Holder
Joann Fabrics and Crafts
Odessa, TX
10.2016 - 04.2018
- Performed store opening and closing tasks to comply with preset store operations guidelines.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing functions to enable accurate transaction processing and accounting operations.
- Connected with customers daily to understand needs, provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations.
- Maintained store and maintained appearance.
- Operated cash register.
- Built trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
Cashier
Market Street
Odessa, TX
10.2015 - 08.2016
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts, and provided change.
- Operated cash register, collected payments, and provided accurate change.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Wiped down counters and conveyor belts to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Verified customer age requirements for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
- Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Tech Odessa High School
Odessa TX06.2015
Skills
- Technology skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Typing
- O Experience with PC/MAC Computers
- Communication Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Basic Math
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- People Skills
- Working Collaboratively
- Work Ethic
- Customer Service
- Sewing/Bag making
References
References
Jana Davis-Facilitator at New Tech Odessa High School.
Email - jana.davis@newtechodessa.org
Accomplishments
- Turned my passion into a small business
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Gained repeat customers through satisfactory and quality products both made by me and through custom orders.
- Since opening my shop I have had over 400 sales and received 5-star ratings on all reviews left on my Etsy shop.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Joann Fabrics and Crafts
10.2020 - 08.2021
Sales Associate
Lori’s Gifts
03.2019 - 12.2019
Owner/Creator
Bells Thread And Needle, Etsy shop
09.2017 - Current
Sales Associate/Key Holder
Joann Fabrics and Crafts
10.2016 - 04.2018
Cashier
Market Street
10.2015 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
New Tech Odessa High School
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