Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
SalesAssociate
David Stearns

David Stearns

Cathedral City,CA

Summary

Highly motivated Retail Sales Associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with track record of driving increased revenue, improving buying experience and elevating company profile with targeted markets. Consistently recognized for sales performance and excellence in customer service.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandiser Clerk

Frito Lay
Palm Springs, CA
2022.Oct - Current
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.

Sales Associate

Big Dogs
Ontariio, California
09.1998 - 06.2001
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.

Third Key Manager

Party America
Ontario, California
10.2000 - 04.2001
  • Listened to and addressed customer concerns using creative problem-solving in accordance with company guidelines.
  • Counted registers and cleaned and secured shop at end of shift.
  • Developed professional relationships to improve retention of key customers.
  • Directed employees to create displays, upsell featured items and tidy store during assigned shifts.

Sales/Special Events Manager

Earthlink Network
Pasadena, California
08.1998 - 02.2001
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
  • Selected and ordered refreshments, decor and event materials.
  • Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
  • Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
07.2005

High School Diploma -

South High School
Redondo Beach, CA
06.1980

Skills

  • Dispute Mediation
  • Customer Needs Assessment
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Order Processing
  • Stocking and Receiving
  • Store Opening and Closing
  • Product Recommendations

Timeline

Merchandiser Clerk

Frito Lay
2022.Oct - Current

Third Key Manager

Party America
10.2000 - 04.2001

Sales Associate

Big Dogs
09.1998 - 06.2001

Sales/Special Events Manager

Earthlink Network
08.1998 - 02.2001

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Chaffey College

High School Diploma -

South High School
David Stearns