Earl Holmes
Brooklyn
Summary
Dynamic and reliable Sales Associate at Burlington Coat Factory, adept at enhancing store operations and customer engagement. Demonstrated calm professionalism in high-pressure situations while implementing effective retail loss prevention strategies. Proven ability to build rapport and foster loyalty, ensuring a positive shopping experience for all customers.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Burlington Coat Factory Department Store
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Student Council Member
Achievement First Ujima High School
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Met with teachers and parents to discuss student council needs, plans and events.
- Communicated student ideas and requests to council officers during meetings.
- Organized events and activities that promote school spirit and community engagement
Community Service Worker
Achievement First Ujima High School
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Patrolled assigned zones to look for criminal violations and safety issues.
- Assisted with the phone and portable electronic device transport
- Assisted with the transport of boxes and supplies for the school
- Organized and maintained supplies for the school
- Assisted with the distribution and filing of electronic devices
Work Based Learning Participant
Summer Youth Employment Program
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Learned tech software and fixed programs on the computer
- Created a series of graphic design posters
Education
High School Diploma -
Achievement First Ujima High School
Brooklyn, NY06-2026
Skills
- Retail loss prevention
- Store opening and closing
- Retail store operations
- Calm demeanor
- Professional demeanor
- Reliable and punctual
Timeline
Sales Associate
Burlington Coat Factory Department Store
07.2025 - 09.2025
Student Council Member
Achievement First Ujima High School
09.2024 - 06.2025
Community Service Worker
Achievement First Ujima High School
09.2024 - 01.2025
Work Based Learning Participant
Summer Youth Employment Program
07.2022 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Achievement First Ujima High School