Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Gary Metzger

Goldsboro,NC

Summary

Dynamic and goal-oriented Sales Associate at Ollie’s Bargain Outlet with exceptional customer service and relationship-building skills. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty through effective problem-solving and cash handling accuracy. Recognized for maintaining a welcoming store environment and collaborating with team members to drive sales and improve performance.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet
  • 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.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
  • Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.

911 Emergency Dispatcher

Wayne County OES
06.2025 - 09.2025
  • 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.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
  • Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.

Education

Charles B Aycock
Pikeville, NC
06.2024

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
  • Relationship building
  • Outgoing personality
  • Cash handling
  • Money handling
  • Flexible schedule
  • Verbal/written communication
  • Cash register operation
  • Stocking and receiving
  • Cash handling accuracy
  • Conflict resolution
  • Store opening and closing
  • Sales expertise

Timeline

911 Emergency Dispatcher

Wayne County OES
06.2025 - 09.2025

Sales Associate

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet

Charles B Aycock
Gary Metzger