Emma Garber
Summary
Dynamic sales associate with proven expertise at Yankee Candle, excelling in customer service and cash handling. Recognized for building strong customer relationships and enhancing store appeal, leading to increased repeat business. Reliable and goal-oriented, adept at multi-tasking and problem-solving in fast-paced environments.
Developed strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills within caregiving environment, looking to transition into new field. Demonstrates patience and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Able to adapt and bring valuable communication and organizational skills to new role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Yankee Candle
09.2024 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Key holder in charge of opening and closing store, and also handling banking deposits.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Dog Walker and Pet Sitter
Self-employee's
06.2023 - Current
- Cleaned up after dogs and properly disposed of waste to keep community clean and free of potential hazards.
- Provided dogs with exercise and fresh air to promote dog health.
- Led dogs away from hazards, obstacles, and other animals to protect safety.
- Fed, walked, and cared for dogs during owners' absences and out-of-town trips.
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
Arizona State University
Tempe05-2028
High School Diploma -
Donegal High School
Mount Joy, PA06-2024
Skills
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Listening skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Problem-solving
- Excellent people skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Goal oriented
- Exceptional customer service
- Outgoing personality
- Money handling
- Cash register operation
- Stocking and receiving
- Cash handling accuracy
- Store opening and closing
- Sales expertise
- Child supervision
- Honest and trustworthy
- Pet sitting
- Cleanliness maintenance
- House sitting
- Valid Driver's license
- Pet care needs
Languages
ASL
Elementary
Timeline
Sales Associate
Yankee Candle
09.2024 - Current
Dog Walker and Pet Sitter
Self-employee's
06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
Arizona State University
High School Diploma -
Donegal High School
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