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Emily Buffum

Canastota

Summary

Committed and hardworking sales associate with experience processing transactions and assisting customers. Dedicated to resolving issues, answering customer questions, and ringing up customers. Creative problem-solver versed in customer service.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Dollar General
06.2022 - Current
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.

Sales Associate

Dollar General
08.2022 - 05.2025
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.

Ride Operator

Sylvan Beach Amusement Park
06.2021 - 09.2024
  • Operated rides and attractions according to written guidelines to reduce injuries.
  • Followed posted height and age restrictions and denied access to attraction for guests under minimum requirements.
  • Built and established positive relationships with patrons, team members and supervisors.
  • Assisted customers in entering and exiting rides, providing balance support and general directions.
  • Operated variety of amusement park rides and monitored passenger safety and comfort.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business And Managerial Economics

SUNY, Oneonta
Oneonta, NY
12-2024

Skills

  • POS system operation
  • Product guidance
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Customer service
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Cash handling
  • Superb time management
  • Money handling
  • Excellent communication skills

Timeline

Sales Associate

Dollar General
08.2022 - 05.2025

Sales Associate

Dollar General
06.2022 - Current

Ride Operator

Sylvan Beach Amusement Park
06.2021 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Business And Managerial Economics

SUNY, Oneonta