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Ian Comstock

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level data analyst position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Outfitter

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
07.2022 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong product knowledge across various departments to effectively address customer inquiries and needs.
  • Streamlined checkout process for customers by organizing register area effectively and promptly addressing any technical issues that arose during transactions.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
  • Managed returns and exchanges with professionalism, resolving issues quickly while upholding company guidelines.
  • Processed customer transactions efficiently while ensuring accuracy and adhering to company policies.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Maintained clean and organized sales floor, enhancing overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Utilized upselling techniques to promote additional products and increase sales.
  • Trained and supervised new employees to use selling strategies and apply best practices.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.

Sales Associate

7-eleven
02.2021 - 07.2022
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
  • Conducted regular competitor analysis to stay informed about market trends, adjusting pricing strategies accordingly for optimal results.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Managed conflict resolution with dissatisfied customers professionally, resulting in improved customer retention rates.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within retail industry.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.

Utility Clerk

Meijer
08.2019 - 11.2019
  • Addressed and resolved customer complaints and answered subsequent customer service questions.
  • Enhanced team productivity with effective communication, coordination, and collaboration on tasks.
  • Provided support to customers in shifting purchases from carts to cars to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Fostered positive work environment by collaborating effectively with team members and maintaining open communication channels with management.
  • Supported efficient store operation during inclement weather conditions by clearing snow from sidewalks, salting icy patches, or setting up safety barriers when required.
  • Cleared parking lot of litter and foreign debris.
  • Gathered and consolidated carts, freeing up additional cart return spaces.
  • Helped with bagging customers' items and carrying oversized or overweight items to customer vehicles.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Portage High School
Portage, IN
06.2020

Certificate - Computer Animation And Design (C.A.D.)

Porter County Career Center
Valparaiso Indiana, United States
06.2020

Skills

  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Knowledge of Programming Languages(Java, Python, C, Ruby, MySQL, R)
  • Knowledge of Computer Animation and Design (CAD) (Solidworks, Revit, AutoCAD, Blendr, Inventor)
  • Decision-Making
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Data Analysis and Data Visualization
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Excel Functions

Hobbies

  • Kickboxing
  • Acting
  • Coding and Data Analysis
  • Creative Writing/Screenplay Writing
  • Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton
  • Swimming
  • Economics Club
  • Drawing
  • Guitar/Piano
  • Learning New Things

Languages

Italian
Elementary
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Retail Sales Outfitter

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
07.2022 - Current

Sales Associate

7-eleven
02.2021 - 07.2022

Utility Clerk

Meijer
08.2019 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Purdue University Northwest

High School Diploma -

Portage High School

Certificate - Computer Animation And Design (C.A.D.)

Porter County Career Center
Ian Comstock