Ian Spry
Iowa City,Iowa
Summary
Proven Sales Associate at Wild Birds Unlimited, Excelled in customer engagement and sales, achieving the highest average sale in 2022 and 2023. Skilled in problem-solving and customer service, fostered repeat business, and managed financial transactions with precision. As a Camp Counselor Volunteer, I enhanced teamwork and collaboration, guiding campers through personal growth and nature education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Wild Birds Unlimited
05.2020 - 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.
- Used good sales and communication skills to achieve the highest average sale of all employees in 2022 and 2023
Camp Counselor Volunteer
Community Academy
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Mentored younger or less experienced campers, providing guidance and support as they navigated unfamiliar situations or challenges.
- Developed strong relationships with campers, providing guidance and support to foster personal growth and self-confidence.
- Managed conflicts between campers effectively, utilizing problem-solving strategies to maintain a harmonious atmosphere.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to ensure smooth operation of daily routines and schedules within the camp program.
- Led campers on nature walks in which I used my knowledge that I obtain in my other job to knowledgeably and accurately inform campers on birds and other aspects of nature
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Environmental Science
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2027
Dual-Enrolled -
Iowa State University
Ames, IADual-Enrolled -
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IAHigh School Diploma -
Ames High School
Ames, IA05-2024
Skills
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Problem-solving skills
- Excellent people skills
- Outgoing Personality
- Problem-Solving
Languages
Italian
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Camp Counselor Volunteer
Community Academy
06.2021 - 07.2021
Sales Associate
Wild Birds Unlimited
05.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Environmental Science
University of Iowa
Dual-Enrolled -
Iowa State University
Dual-Enrolled -
Des Moines Area Community College
High School Diploma -
Ames High School
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