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Cynthia Wilkinson

Portland,OR

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

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Standard TV & Appliance
12.2010 - Current
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Followed orders through the buying office, schedulong delivery and installation.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.

Sales Associate

Lazy Boy
05.2005 - 10.2010
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.

Sales Associate

Fishel’s
03.2002 - 05.2005
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

Bassist Collage
Portland, OR
05.1993

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Store Management
  • Guest Relations
  • Standard Operating Procedure
  • Customer Service
  • Verbal Communication
  • In-Store Support
  • Excellent People Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Money Handling
  • Customer Order Fulfillment
  • Multitasking Strengths
  • Meeting Deadlines
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Speaking Clearly
  • Conflict Resolution

Timeline

Sales Associate

Standard TV & Appliance
12.2010 - Current

Sales Associate

Lazy Boy
05.2005 - 10.2010

Sales Associate

Fishel’s
03.2002 - 05.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

Bassist Collage
Cynthia Wilkinson