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Cynthia Ganley

Summary

Dynamic sales associate with expertise in customer service, visual merchandising, and promotional strategy development. Proven ability to enhance shopping experiences through tailored recommendations and engaging displays.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Posh Baby
Portland, Oregon
06.2023 - Current

Customer-centric baby boutique featuring high end gear and European clothing brands.

  • Assisting customers with product selection, offering tailored recommendations that align with client needs and current safety standards.
  • Completing transactions accurately using point-of-sale (Shopify) and cash handling practices.
  • Designing and maintaining engaging displays that enhance shopping experiences.
  • Developing promotional strategies, including car seat and stroller classes, to increase store traffic and customer engagement.
  • Using technology to assist customers in locating and selecting items: registry, concierge.
  • Processing returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.

Manager/Sales Associate

The Bull and the Bee
Portland, OR
10.2013 - 01.2021

Popular Sellwood boutique featuring colorful, quality infant and children's clothing, gifts, and gear.

  • Engaged shoppers by providing tailored assistance and detailed information on merchandise features, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Collaborated with management to redesign store layout, enhancing customer flow and shopping experience.
  • Coordinated special events, including promotions and clearance sales, to increase customer traffic and sales.
  • Promoted existing products through various marketing channels including social media.
  • Analyzed market trends to determine competitive pricing strategies for products and services.

Sales Associate

Haggis Mcbaggis
Portland, OR
04.2008 - 12.2012

Beloved children's shoe store featuring high quality international footwear brands, precision fittings, and an atmosphere of pure joy.

  • Guided customers in selecting footwear tailored to their specific needs, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Informed customers about shoe features and benefits, facilitating confident purchase decisions.
  • Designed eye-catching window displays using colors, textures, and shapes to attract customer attention.
  • Collaborated with team members to generate creative concepts for future displays.
  • Stocked shelves with new arrivals; arranged shoes according to size, style, brand.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts

Southern Oregon State College
Ashland, OR
01-1991

Skills

  • Customer service and support
  • Visual merchandising
  • Attention to detail
  • Professional communication
  • Artistic creativity
  • Energetic self-starter
  • Outgoing personality

Timeline

Sales Associate

Posh Baby
06.2023 - Current

Manager/Sales Associate

The Bull and the Bee
10.2013 - 01.2021

Sales Associate

Haggis Mcbaggis
04.2008 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts

Southern Oregon State College
Cynthia Ganley