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David Tarver

Boone,NC

Summary

Dynamic Retail Sales Associate with a proven track record at Bear City Fudge Co., excelling in customer service and product recommendations. Enhanced customer loyalty through effective engagement and upselling strategies, while maintaining store organization and cleanliness. Recognized for training new associates and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Associate

Bear City Fudge Co.
08.2023 - 08.2025
  • Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries, enhancing overall shopping experience.
  • Assisted customers with product selection and questions.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, leading to repeat store visits and enhanced customer loyalty.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Collaborated with team members to maximize efficiency.
  • Wrapped, boxed, and weighed bakery department products.
  • Participated in training new associates.
  • Organized, restocked, and rearranged displays.
  • Handled cash and charge transactions.
  • Enhanced store appearance and shopping experience with meticulous shelf organization and cleanliness.
  • Balanced registers.
  • Opened and closed.
  • Cleaned to maintain a clean, functional, and welcoming environment for customers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
05-2029

High School Diploma -

The Epiphany School of Global Studies
New Bern, NC
06-2025

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Product recommendations
  • Cash handling
  • Sales transactions
  • Store organization
  • Customer engagement
  • Inventory management
  • Visual merchandising
  • Training new associates
  • Customer loyalty development
  • Cleanliness maintenance
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Store opening and closing
  • Flexible schedule
  • Stocking and receiving
  • Store maintenance
  • Phone etiquette
  • POS system operations
  • Upselling strategies
  • Product merchandising
  • Merchandise display
  • Display building
  • Calm demeanor
  • Backroom organization
  • Display arrangement
  • Problem resolution
  • Register balancing
  • Revenue enhancement
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Product knowledge
  • Operational efficiency
  • Quality control
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Retail Sales Associate

Bear City Fudge Co.
08.2023 - 08.2025

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Appalachian State University

High School Diploma -

The Epiphany School of Global Studies
David Tarver