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James Xiong

Bethel Heights,AR

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Retail sales professional versed in product placement and merchandising. Extensive experience in inventory management and shipment processing. Goal-oriented individual versed in greeting high-volume customers and recommending merchandise based on individual requirements and skilled at creating displays to promote higher sales, completing cash register transactions, and maintaining accurate records of all transactions.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Tang's Asian Market
2023.12 - Current
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
  • Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Promoted store promotions and incentive programs to increase overall sales revenue.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.

Shift Leader

Marco's Pizza
2022.07 - 2023.11
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products while maintaining strong professional relationships.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through prompt and courteous service, addressing concerns immediately.
  • Boosted overall sales with effective upselling techniques and exceptional product knowledge.
  • Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
  • Collaborated with other shift leaders to maintain consistent standards across all shifts, promoting a cohesive workplace culture.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Sales Associate

Champs Sports
2021.09 - 2022.05
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.

Sales Associate

Go! Calendars Games & Toys
2020.09 - 2021.02
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.

Education

High School Diploma -

Har-Ber High School
Springdale, AR
05.2021

Skills

  • Merchandising knowledge
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Sales and Promotions
  • Point of sale operation
  • Merchandising understanding
  • Sales Goals Attainment
  • Cash Handling Accuracy
  • Item Ticketing and Pricing
  • Cash Drawer Management
  • Ability to Lift 40 pounds
  • Goal Setting and Tracking
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Supervision and leadership

Languages

Hmong
Professional Working

Timeline

Sales Associate

Tang's Asian Market
2023.12 - Current

Shift Leader

Marco's Pizza
2022.07 - 2023.11

Sales Associate

Champs Sports
2021.09 - 2022.05

Sales Associate

Go! Calendars Games & Toys
2020.09 - 2021.02

High School Diploma -

Har-Ber High School
James Xiong