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Work History
Education
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Conner Salyers

Howell,MI

Summary

Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at Kohl's Corp and Michael's, excelling in upselling and delivering exceptional customer service. Achieved a remarkable increase in rewards sign-up rates, showcasing strong sales strategies and complex problem-solving skills. Adept at engaging diverse groups and fostering lasting customer relationships.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Kohls Corp
06.2025 - Current
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

Custom Framing Specialist

Michaels Arts and Crafts
02.2025 - Current
  • Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions.
  • Met with customers and clients to determine project needs and prepared proposals incorporating production schedules, scopes of work, and budgets.
  • Devised marketing strategies and plans to boost brand awareness, engagement and user acquisition.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.

Sales Associate

Michael's Arts & Crafts Store
05.2024 - 01.2025
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Helped bring store's warranty rate from 616th in the company to 13th, and rewards sign up rate from 428th to 43rd by the end of the year.

Retail Sales Associate

HomeGoods
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.

Day Camp Counselor

Howell Nature Center
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with campers, staff, and families.
  • Planned and lead diverse activities to entertain children and promote core values..
  • Monitored behavior of each child and reported incidents or suspicion of abuse to superiors.
  • Kept all camper and work areas neat, clean and organized.

Volunteer

Self Employed Services
08.2022 - 05.2025
  • Provided free music lessons to families who did not have funds to pay for professional lessons
  • Provided tutoring in math and science related subjects to various ages
  • Help clean local areas and facilities

Education

Howell High School
Howell

Skills

  • Product promotions
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Sales goals attainment
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Sales strategies
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Goal oriented
  • Adapt to diverse groups
  • Upselling

Accomplishments

  • Awarded “Employee of the Month” in August 2024.
  • Exceeded monthly quota at least 10 times.
  • Increased productivity 14.8% for warranties by implementing several process improvements.


Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Sales Associate

Kohls Corp
06.2025 - Current

Custom Framing Specialist

Michaels Arts and Crafts
02.2025 - Current

Sales Associate

Michael's Arts & Crafts Store
05.2024 - 01.2025

Retail Sales Associate

HomeGoods
10.2023 - 05.2024

Volunteer

Self Employed Services
08.2022 - 05.2025

Day Camp Counselor

Howell Nature Center
06.2022 - 08.2023

Howell High School