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Elijah Berghoef

Summary

Overall, I worked two summers during high school at Katerberg Verhage as a landscaping crew member and I am now a sales associate at Merrell. Along with those jobs, I started up a small power washing business on my own and have been doing that for the past two summers. I am currently a college athlete/student at GCU.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Merrell
01.2024 - Current
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Increased sales revenue by building a strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Great with one-on-one conversations, people love to know how a shoe will benefit them throughout their daily activities. Overall learning how to sell the products sufficiently.
  • Organized in-store promotions and events to increase foot traffic and drive additional sales opportunities.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure adequate stock levels, minimizing out-of-stock situations that could impact customer satisfaction.

Landscape Crew Member

Keterberg Verhage
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Learned how to use small and large machinery for many different jobs, uses, and areas.
  • Learned the basic, hands-on, skills of landscaping and how to complete different projects with various tools.
  • Planted bulbs, trees, bushes, and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Installed and maintained landscapes at homes, offices, parks, etc...
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Great time management involved, getting jobs done on time and on to the next so we did not miss start dates and deadlines.


Education

Grace Christian University
Wyoming, MI

High School Diploma -

Wayland High School
Wayland, MI
05.2023

Skills

  • Product Sales
  • Upselling
  • Guest Relations
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Operating Machinery
  • Client Service

Timeline

Sales Associate

Merrell
01.2024 - Current

Landscape Crew Member

Keterberg Verhage
06.2021 - 08.2022

Grace Christian University

High School Diploma -

Wayland High School
Elijah Berghoef