Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
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Timeline

Delilah Mercado

Lancaster,PA

Summary

Dynamic sales associate with a proven track record at Michael Kors, excelling in customer service and relationship building. Demonstrated expertise in cash handling and POS operations, consistently achieving sales targets while fostering a collaborative team environment. Known for enhancing customer satisfaction through effective problem-solving and a welcoming demeanor.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Michael Kors
01.2024 - Current
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
  • Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
  • Managed conflict resolution with dissatisfied customers professionally, resulting in improved customer retention rates.
  • Initiated clienteling approach to build strong relationships with key customers, encouraging repeat business.

Sales Associate

Nordstrom
08.2020 - 09.2024
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
  • Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.

Assistant Manager

Sally Beauty
04.2013 - 09.2020
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
  • Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Listening skills
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent people skills
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Relationship building
  • Outgoing personality
  • Cash handling
  • Flexible schedule
  • Cash register operation
  • Stocking and receiving
  • Client service
  • Store opening and closing
  • POS system operation
  • Retail store operations
  • Adapt to diverse groups
  • Cleaning techniques
  • Payment processing
  • Sales training
  • Brand promotion
  • Display setup
  • Fitting room maintenance

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sales Associate - Michael Kors
01.2024 - Current
Sales Associate - Nordstrom
08.2020 - 09.2024
Assistant Manager - Sally Beauty
04.2013 - 09.2020
Delilah Mercado