Chris Mathis
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Dicks Sporting Goods
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing, and styling
- Provided accurate information about products, prices, and services
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels
- Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color, or style
- Professionally handled customer complaints
- Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs
- Suggested ideas for improving store operations and increasing profits
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts, and counting money back change
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, and displays
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, product, and service information
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections
- Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success
Camp Counselor
Ra-Messuit
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings
- Created an environment conducive to learning by implementing positive reinforcement strategies
- Assisted in developing weekly lesson plans for various age groups
- Promoted team-building exercises such as trust falls, scavenger hunts, and ropes courses
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through an enthusiastic leadership style
- Provided emotional support to campers dealing with homesickness or other issues related to being away from home
- Collaborated with fellow counselors in planning fun evening events such as movie nights or talent shows
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress at camp
- Monitored camper behaviors during meals ensuring proper hygiene habits were followed
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games, and field trips while maintaining safe environment
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environments
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents, and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills
- Provided a positive and authoritative approach to guiding behavior by using age-appropriate limits and choices
Education
High School Diploma -
Leo Catholic High School
Chicago, IL05.2023
No Degree - Business
Saint Johns University
Collegeville, MN05.2027
Skills
- Positive and professional
- Excellent communication skills
- Money Handling
- Exceptional customer service
- Sales Strategies
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem-solving skills
- Relationship Building
- Positive Reinforcement
- Decision-Making
- Team Leadership
- Positive Engagement
- Group leadership
- Performance Improvement
Activities
- I played football from 7th grade till 11th grade.
- I ran track from 10th-12th grade.
- I was a peer tutor at my high school my senior of high school helping students from 9th-12th grade with assignments and test corrections.
Awards
I won a city championship for football in my freshman year.
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Ra-Messuit
06.2022 - 08.2022
Sales Associate
Dicks Sporting Goods
08.2021 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Leo Catholic High School
No Degree - Business
Saint Johns University