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Carlos Contreras

Bridgeport,CT

Summary

I just graduated from high school and I'm preparing for college to study business economics. I see myself as a hardworking Sales Associate who is dedicated to boosting sales during slow and busy shifts. I'm good at handling customer complaints and restocking shelves. I'm a flexible and friendly team player known for being honest and trustworthy with customers, colleagues, and managers.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

JCPenney
Trumbull, CT
08.2021 - Current
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Efficiently operated cash register and processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.

Catering Server

Wedding/ Party
Fairfield, CT
03.2023 - 10.2023
  • Prepared and served food items to guests in a timely manner.
  • Assisted other servers in carrying trays of food from kitchen to dining area.
  • Set up tables with appropriate linens and silverware prior to each event.
  • Cleaned up after events, including washing dishes and utensils used during meal service.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the buffet area, including setting up and breaking down the buffet table.
  • Transported prepared foods from kitchen to serving areas using carts or dollies.
  • Greeted guests and provided menus.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business

Fairfield Bellarmine University
Bridgeport, CT
01-2026

High School Diploma -

Central Magnet High School
Bridgeport, CT
06-2024

Skills

  • Sales Development
  • Sales Strategies
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Sales Training
  • Cash Handling
  • Time Management
  • Listening Skills
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Cash Management
  • Product Knowledge
  • Cash Drawer Balancing
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Promotions and Discounts Understanding
  • Basic Math Competence
  • Self Motivation
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Team Collaboration
  • Social Perception

Affiliations

  • In my school, I help a lot of my classmates who don't speak English and since I am bilingual I translate for them, I give a tour of the school and explain how the school system works.
  • Also, I have done bake sales, organized donations, and school tours
  • I was part of the CCC is a club which help the new arrivals that just got into the country, as giving them hygiene bags, clothes, doing bake sales, helping the new international students, and more. We also do community service, as well I gained leadership skills.

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional
English
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Catering Server

Wedding/ Party
03.2023 - 10.2023

Sales Associate

JCPenney
08.2021 - Current

Associate of Arts - Business

Fairfield Bellarmine University

High School Diploma -

Central Magnet High School

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