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Elizabeth Avalos

Elizabeth Avalos

Grayslake,IL

Summary

I have a background in retail as well as all things artsy. I'm organized and efficient. I'm a quick learner and am passionate about everything I do. I'm looking for full-time work or part-time with benefits. I would be a great asset to any work team and look forward to hearing from you.

Overview

6
6

Years of work experience

Work History

Alterations Specialist

David's Bridal
09.2022 - Current
  • Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
  • Determined appropriate repair solution based on garment damage to employ proper tools or equipment.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Altered and hemmed occasion dresses and bridal gowns garments to create custom-fitted styles.
  • Performed custom bridal gown fittings and completed alterations with eye toward quality and sense of urgency.
  • Estimated costs of alterations for customers to make decisions before sewing work began.
  • Repaired garments and corrected construction mistakes.
  • Read pins from previous fittings and other professionals to complete changes.

Keyholder Manager

Bath & Body Works
11.2020 - Current
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures.
  • Counted out cash drawers and balanced totals.
  • Improved customer service by projecting friendly and knowledgeable attitude.
  • Trained and mentored new employees.
  • Opened and closed store 2-4 days per week by counting registers, making deposits and storing and filing all daily paperwork.
  • Processed cash, credit, debit and check payments.
  • Opened inventory boxes and restocked shelves.
  • Received and counted money.
  • Accepted and processed customer returns.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Rotated stock according to dates and protocols.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.

Ceramics Assistant

Western Illinois University
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Cleaned and maintained ceramics department throughout the week. Including raking leaves in outdoor area, sweeping, mopping, reorganizing, and more.
  • Thoroughly cleaned out industrial mixers and pottery wheels.
  • Created thousands of tester tiles, using an extruder, for use by students over the next few years

Art Department Office Assistant

Western Illinois University
08.2019 - 12.2020
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
  • Managed student issues regarding lockers, meetings, and communication with staff
  • Followed and enforced covid protocols including a log of students coming in and out of the building outside of class hours.
  • Held master keys to the building when on duty to let students into locked rooms to follow covid protocols.
  • Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
  • Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
  • Developed correspondence letters, memos and emails.
  • Drafted common document templates for use by university staff
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously using organizational and analytical skills.
  • Entered student data using google sheets, following procedures to keep information private.
  • Supported staff on special assignments.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Psychology

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

High School Diploma -

Wauconda High School
Wauconda, IL
05.2017

Skills

  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Equipment Operations
  • Performance Goals
  • Fitting Coordination
  • Measuring and Sizing
  • Inventory Maintenance
  • Creative Solutions
  • Garment Ironing
  • Google Docs
  • Project Leadership
  • Cycle Counts
  • Pricing Strategies
  • Special Projects
  • Fit Adjustment
  • Safety Practices
  • Clean Equipment
  • Assembly Instructions
  • Consultation
  • Hemming
  • Garment Alterations
  • Steaming and Pressing
  • Sales Techniques
  • Hand-Threading
  • Retail Effectiveness
  • Rewards Programs
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Time Management
  • Retail Merchandising
  • Customer Service Management
  • Customer Transactions
  • Stock Replenishment
  • Cash Register Operations
  • POS Systems
  • CRM Software
  • Goals and Performance
  • Effective Retail Sales Manager
  • Opening and Closing Procedures
  • Promotional Materials
  • Inventory Control
  • Bank Deposit Preparation
  • Retail Inventory Management

Timeline

Alterations Specialist

David's Bridal
09.2022 - Current

Ceramics Assistant

Western Illinois University
08.2021 - 05.2022

Keyholder Manager

Bath & Body Works
11.2020 - Current

Art Department Office Assistant

Western Illinois University
08.2019 - 12.2020

Bachelor Of Science - Psychology

Western Illinois University

High School Diploma -

Wauconda High School

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