Devon Thomas
Baytown,TX
Summary
Seasoned retail sales associate with strong background in customer service and sales. Skilled at meeting customer needs, optimizing product displays, and driving sales growth. Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with customers, resulting in repeat business and increased loyalty. Past roles have resulted in significant improvements in store performance through proactive initiatives.
Competent Apprentice Carpenter with positive demeanor and great communication skills. Experienced in power and hand tools.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter's Helper
Beach Bros
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in measuring and cutting materials for various construction projects.
- Operated power tools and equipment safely and efficiently on job sites.
- Collaborated with carpenters to assemble wooden structures and frameworks.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to enhance safety compliance.
Retail Sales Associate
Ross Dress for Less
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Implemented visual merchandising standards, creating attractive displays to increase sales.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Demonstrated knowledge of store products and services.
- Created price tags and merchandise signs for new items.
- Initiated friendly conversation with customers to determine level of assistance required.
- Used product knowledge to suggest items to match client needs.
Outdoor Solar Sales Rep
Solar Tech
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Identified potential customers, assessed customer needs and interests, and provided information on product features.
- Developed sales strategies to increase market share and maximize profits.
- Created marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, and website content highlighting the advantages of using solar energy solutions.
- Prepared proposals, negotiated terms and closed product and service sales.
Cook/Restaurant Busser
Hard heads
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Chambers High
Winnie, TX03.2023
Skills
- Assisted in resetting department layouts to enhance customer experience
- Engaged with customers to provide support and address inquiries
- Operated retail store functions, ensuring smooth daily operations
- Provided customer service to maintain satisfaction and loyalty
- Handled cash transactions accurately and efficiently
- Supported retail merchandising efforts to optimize product displays
Timeline
Carpenter's Helper
Beach Bros
02.2025 - 08.2025
Retail Sales Associate
Ross Dress for Less
08.2024 - 02.2025
Outdoor Solar Sales Rep
Solar Tech
02.2024 - 05.2024
Cook/Restaurant Busser
Hard heads
07.2023 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
East Chambers High