Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
SalesAssociate
Charee Drake

Charee Drake

Apopka,Florida

Summary

Highly motivated Candidate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with track record of driving increased revenue, improving buying experience and elevating company profile with targeted markets. Consistently recognized for sales performance and excellence in customer service. Hardworking and passionate seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level Administrative position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Walmart
04.2014 - 01.2023

Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.

  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
  • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
  • Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
  • Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Developed professional relationships with customers to increase loyalty, retention and rapport.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Utilized upselling techniques to promote additional products and increase sales.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.

Front End Supervisor

Kmart, Sears Holding
05.2007 - 08.2013
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to optimize store sales and profitability.
  • Propelled market share to surge ahead of competitors and earn #[Number] ranking.
  • Kept close eye on department employees and customers to assess theft risks and maintain loss prevention goals.
  • Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
  • Marked-down clearance items and relocated merchandise to proper store areas.
  • Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
  • Maintained clean, adequately stocked, and organized store by streamlining daily operations and introducing new procedures.
  • Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.
  • Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
  • Researched issues to obtain appropriate answers to customer inquiries.
  • Mentored new sales associates to contribute to store's positive culture.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Trained newly hired sales team in upselling techniques.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Monitored cash drawers in [Number] checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
  • Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Orlando Technical College - Mid Florida Tech
Orlando, FL
05.2015

Skills

  • Adapt to Diverse Groups
  • Excellent People Skills
  • Multitasker
  • Customer Service
  • Guest Relations
  • Meeting Deadlines
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Exceptional Time Management Skills

Timeline

Sales Associate

Walmart
04.2014 - 01.2023

Front End Supervisor

Kmart, Sears Holding
05.2007 - 08.2013

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Orlando Technical College - Mid Florida Tech
Charee Drake