Cary Tarshis
255 Hillcrest Drive Seaford,NY
Summary
A people person who likes to deal with the general public in retail sales. Intelligent, reliable, responsible, experienced and knowledgeable in the retail flooring business. Would be an great asset to any company.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Flooring Sales Associate
Carpet Depot, Inc.
Levittown, NY
10.2005 - 03.2022
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
Retail Flooring Sales Associate
Class Carpet Inc.
Levittown, NY
03.2000 - 10.2005
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Retail Flooring Sales Associate
Home Depot Expo Design Center
Westbury, NY
05.1995 - 03.2000
- Greeted over 50 customers per day and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
- Helped customers locate merchandise and complete purchases,
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
Retail Flooring Associate
Giant Carpet Stores
Carle Place, NY
07.1989 - 05.1995
- Took measurements and studied floor sketches to calculate area to be floored and amount of materials needed.
- Recorded measurements and devised plans to match installation specifications.
- Maintained excellent communication, cleanliness and safety standards on work sites and projects, boosting customer satisfaction ratings.
- Followed floor sketches and verified extra allowances for final fitting.
N.Y.C. Correction Officer
N.Y.C.D.O.C.
Queens, NY
03.1983 - 07.1989
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
Education
Associate of Science - Police Science/Criminal Justice
S.U.N.Y. Farmingdale
Farmingdale, N.Y.05.1979
Skills
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
- Flexible Hours
- Sales and Promotions
- Security Practices
- Inventory Management
- Attention to Detail
- Energy and Physical Stamina
- Merchandising and Display
- Engaging with Diverse Customers
- Store Policies and Procedures
- Loss Prevention
- Safety and Cleanliness Standards
- Reliable and Responsible
Timeline
Retail Flooring Sales Associate
Carpet Depot, Inc.
10.2005 - 03.2022
Retail Flooring Sales Associate
Class Carpet Inc.
03.2000 - 10.2005
Retail Flooring Sales Associate
Home Depot Expo Design Center
05.1995 - 03.2000
Retail Flooring Associate
Giant Carpet Stores
07.1989 - 05.1995
N.Y.C. Correction Officer
N.Y.C.D.O.C.
03.1983 - 07.1989
Associate of Science - Police Science/Criminal Justice
S.U.N.Y. Farmingdale
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