Ethan Ruehling
Oak Ridge
Summary
Dynamic lead sales associate with a strong background in team collaboration and multitasking. Skilled in maintaining store organization while ensuring customer needs are met, ready to drive operational excellence and enhance customer experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Sales Associate
Dollar General
Old Appleton
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted customers with product selections and inquiries.
- Maintained store cleanliness and organization throughout the sales floor.
- Operated point-of-sale system for processing transactions.
- Collaborated with team members to restock merchandise efficiently.
- Assisted with the training of new sales associates.
- Provided customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Received shipments, signed off on packages and documented incoming items in computer system.
Intern
Strickland Engineering
Jackson
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted in preparing land survey documents and reports.
- Operated surveying equipment to collect data accurately.
- Maintained equipment and ensured proper functionality daily.
- Surveyed locations to ascertain natural and man-made surfaces, assessing underground and underwater elements using electronic distance-measuring equipment.
- Supported senior surveyors in analyzing data for projects.
- Researched historical deed information at county courthouse offices when needed for specific projects.
- Set up tripods, prisms and other equipment needed for precise measuring of angles or distances in the field.
- Carried heavy equipment long distances through a variety of environments and weather conditions.
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY®Restaurants
Perryville
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and dining areas.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting and assisting guests promptly.
- Operated cash register and handled transactions accurately with customers.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure quality and freshness of products.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient service during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift.
- Prepared food items such as sandwiches, salads, soups, and drinks according to customer orders or company recipes.
- Restocked counter supplies and condiment stations, cleaned windows, and emptied trash cans during slow periods.
- Sanitized food storage and preparation areas to comply with food health and safety requirements.
Education
Associate of Arts - Wildlife Biology
Mineral Area College
Park Hills, MO05-2024
High School Diploma -
Oak Ridge High School
05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife And Conservation
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MOSkills
- Customer service
- Point-of-sale operation
- Visual merchandising
- Inventory management
- Employee training
- Team collaboration
- Survey equipment operation
- Data collection
- Geographic information systems
- Field data analysis
- Effective communication
- Food safety
- Cash handling
- Food preparation
- Sales support
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Reliability and punctuality
- Patience and empathy
Timeline
Lead Sales Associate
Dollar General
02.2024 - Current
Intern
Strickland Engineering
05.2022 - 08.2022
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY®Restaurants
03.2020 - 05.2022
Associate of Arts - Wildlife Biology
Mineral Area College
High School Diploma -
Oak Ridge High School
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife And Conservation
Southeast Missouri State University