Christopher Sulari
Palatine,IL
Summary
Hardworking and 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 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
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Menards
Mt. Prospect, IL
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Worked in the Paint Department referring customers to products for home or commercial renovation.
- Built relationships with customers through providing excellent customer service to encourage repeated business.
- Handled down stocking and organization of merchandise on shelves throughout the entire department which included Paint, Grocery, and Pet and Wildlife at Menards.
- Set up end-caps throughout the department to display merchandise and pricing.
Paint Associate
Home Depot
Palatine, IL
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Guided customers through store to help locate desired products and suggest similar or complementary products useful for customer projects.
- Prepared customer orders by operating paint mixers to blend products available in store, matching colors of samples provided by customers.
- Advised customers on effective selection of paints, primers and finishes to different types of unfinished and previously painted surfaces for optimal color results and maximum durability.
- Provided customers with insight on optimal tools, equipment and materials, recommending most appropriate options for objectives and explaining instruction on proper use.
- Took orders via telephone, recording customer information and order specifications, processing credit card payments and preparing orders for in-store pick-up.
- Maintained sales register free of trash and debris and kept paint selection fully stocked and properly displayed on store shelves.
Sales Associate
TJX Companies
Palatine, IL
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
Education
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, ILHigh School Diploma -
William Fremd High School
Palatine, IL03.2022
Skills
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Merchandise Receiving and Handling
- Safety and Cleanliness Standards
- Energy and Physical Stamina
- Ability to Lift 40 pounds
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service
- POS System Operation
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Problem-Solving
Additional Information
I am highly motivated and capable of managing a heavy workload. I possess a strong desire to keep myself occupied and enjoy interacting with others. Upon completion of my GEDS, I intend to transfer to DePaul or Illinois State University to pursue my college education further.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Menards
09.2023 - 07.2024
Paint Associate
Home Depot
08.2022 - 01.2023
Sales Associate
TJX Companies
03.2022 - 08.2022
William Rainey Harper College
High School Diploma -
William Fremd High School