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Chris Van de Kamer

Dallas,TX

Summary

Work experience includes office administration and retail sales. Both fields require strong communication skills and an ability to multi-task. Enjoy being part of a team and maintaining an organized environment. Results-oriented Sales Floor Associate with deep understanding of sales principles and customer service practices. Self-motivated individual with strong desire to succeed and meet goals. Outgoing and friendly, quickly establishing rapport with customers that encourages repeat business.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Floor Lead Associate

Sur La Table
10.2018 - Current

• Supervising sales floor as well as making sure floor is stocked accordingly.

• Assist GM and ASM as need by performing administrative duties, training staff and help increase sales to achieve daily goals

Sales Associate

The Container Store
09.2014 - 02.2019
  • Assist customers with solutions to current organizational challenges
  • Providing excellent customer service along with visual duties
  • Trained space designer.

Baker

01.2006 - 01.2014
  • For Highlands Cafe
  • Providing all restaurants' dessert needs as well as providing for catering jobs.

Assistant

01.1992 - 01.1997
  • Worked in the film & photography business providing props and wardrobe for photo shoots and commercials
  • Worked freelance
  • Eventually moving into producing photo shoots for photographers., to Owner, as well as all payroll and all accounting duties.

Executive Assistant

Richards Gravelle
01.1990 - 01.1992
  • Assistant to Owner at a Direct Mail Advertising Agency

Office Manager

Alton Parker & Associates
01.1986 - 01.1990

•. Office Manager for Architectural firm

•. Performed accounting duties, e.g. payroll, accounts payable & receivable

• Assistant to Owner

Education

Legal Assistant

Capilano College
Vancouver, BC

Skills

  • Fast typing skills
  • Experience in organizing and maintaining filling systems
  • Strong organization skills
  • Cooperative team member
  • Quick learner
  • Detail oriented
  • Able to manage multiple projects at once
  • Excellent customer service
  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
  • Merchandising and Display
  • Building Customer Relationships and Loyalty

Timeline

Sales Floor Lead Associate

Sur La Table
10.2018 - Current

Sales Associate

The Container Store
09.2014 - 02.2019

Baker

01.2006 - 01.2014

Assistant

01.1992 - 01.1997

Executive Assistant

Richards Gravelle
01.1990 - 01.1992

Office Manager

Alton Parker & Associates
01.1986 - 01.1990

Legal Assistant

Capilano College
Chris Van de Kamer