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Celean Willis

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Hardworking Sales Associate committed to driving high sales in both slow and busy shifts. Organized and patient individual polished in handling customer complaints and replenishing stock. Flexible and outgoing team player commended for demonstrating honesty and integrity with customers, team members and supervisors. Proven skills in promoting products and boosting revenue by connecting with customers and effectively communicating sales recommendations. Well-organized, reliable and experienced in setting up displays, restocking shelves and supporting in-store customers with knowledgeable assistance. Enhance store loyalty with unparalleled support.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

Famous Footwear
New Brighton, MN
10.2023 - Current
  • Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
  • Adapted sales strategies based on customer interactions and feedback to improve results.
  • Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.

Front Receptionist

Town Place Suites
Saint Louis Park, MN
09.2022 - 10.2024
  • Transmitted information or documents to customers through email, mailings or facsimile machine.
  • Organized conference rooms for meetings and events.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and managed calls by routing to proper extensions or taking messages.
  • Maintained a clean and organized reception area to uphold company image.
  • Showed off dining areas, pool, spa, and fitness center to prospective and current guests.
  • Provided administrative support including photocopying, faxing, and filing.
  • Protected clients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
  • Ordered office supplies as needed.
  • check in/out's

Line Cook

Freshii
Minneapolis, MN
04.2020 - 08.2022
  • Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
  • Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
  • Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.

Personal Care Assistant

Qoraxry Home health care
Minneapolis, MN
10.2007 - 02.2020
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.

Education

Associate of Science - (CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant

Light House Training Center
617 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 54111
06-2016

Associate of Arts - Culinary

International Art Institute of Minnesota
15 S 9th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402
06-2010

High School Diploma -

Apple Valley High
14450 Hayes Rd, Apple Valley, Mn
06-2006

Skills

  • Retail loss prevention
  • Upselling
  • Promotional support
  • Inventory tracking
  • POS system operation
  • Service oriented
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Excellent people skills
  • Written and oral communication skills
  • Listening skills
  • Shipment processing
  • Sales training

Certification

  • surf safe certificate
  • CNA certificate
  • PCA certificate

Timeline

Sales Associate

Famous Footwear
10.2023 - Current

Front Receptionist

Town Place Suites
09.2022 - 10.2024

Line Cook

Freshii
04.2020 - 08.2022

Personal Care Assistant

Qoraxry Home health care
10.2007 - 02.2020

Associate of Science - (CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant

Light House Training Center

Associate of Arts - Culinary

International Art Institute of Minnesota

High School Diploma -

Apple Valley High
Celean Willis