Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
SalesAssociate

Chana Thomas

Navarre,FL

Summary

Motivated individual with experience in customer service and sales as well as workplace leadership. Skilled in building customer relationships and understanding customer needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for providing superior customer service.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Vans Off The Wall
07.2020 - Current
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

Sales Lead

Vans Off The Wall
07.2021 - 01.2022
  • Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
  • Handled cash register operations and customer transactions to process payments.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Processed and stocked merchandise in accordance with store standards.
  • Up-sold and cross-sold products effectively, driving sales and increasing revenue.

Sales Associate

Bippy's By the Beach
07.2019 - 01.2020
  • Collaborated well with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve team targets
  • Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets.

Classical Ballet Teacher

Emerald City Gymnastics
10.2017 - 06.2018
  • Taught students how to explore movement and become comfortable expressing themselves through dance as well as improve their skills.
  • Implemented all program requirements provided by studio director.
  • Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions to increase balance, strength and artistry.

Sales Associate

Bou Cou Dancewear
08.2017 - 10.2017
  • Assisted in shoe fittings along with other store responsibilities.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Choctawhatchee High School
Fort Walton Beach, FL
06.2021

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Merchandising Proficiency
  • Merchandise Display
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Serve customer needs

Timeline

Sales Lead

Vans Off The Wall
07.2021 - 01.2022

Sales Associate

Vans Off The Wall
07.2020 - Current

Sales Associate

Bippy's By the Beach
07.2019 - 01.2020

Classical Ballet Teacher

Emerald City Gymnastics
10.2017 - 06.2018

Sales Associate

Bou Cou Dancewear
08.2017 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Brandeis University

High School Diploma -

Choctawhatchee High School
Chana Thomas