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Helen Yu

Santa Cruz,CA

Summary

Dynamic Sales Associate with proven expertise in customer service and cash handling, honed at Ross Dress for Less and The Wharf Store. Excelled in teamwork and collaboration, consistently achieving sales targets through effective problem-solving and goal-oriented strategies. Skilled in engaging customers and driving sales with a deep understanding of product sales and promotions.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Ross Dress for Less
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • 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.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.

Sales Associate

The Wharf Store
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • 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.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • 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.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
  • Organized in-store promotions and events to increase foot traffic and drive additional sales opportunities.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Critical Race And Ethnic Studies

University of California Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
06.2024

High School Diploma -

Ruth Asawa School of The Arts
San Francisco, CA
06.2020

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Cash Handling

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sales Associate

Ross Dress for Less
06.2023 - 08.2023

Sales Associate

The Wharf Store
06.2021 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Critical Race And Ethnic Studies

University of California Santa Cruz

High School Diploma -

Ruth Asawa School of The Arts
Helen Yu