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SalesAssociate

Jason Boan

Macon,GA

Summary

Dynamic Sales Associate at Robin's Bed and Mattress with a proven track record in exceeding sales goals through exceptional customer service and relationship building. Skilled in POS system operation and conflict resolution, I fostered customer loyalty and enhanced satisfaction, contributing to a significant increase in repeat business.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Robin's Bed and Mattress
Macon GA
01.2010 - 11.2020
  • Assisted customers in selecting appropriate mattress options based on individual needs and preferences.
  • Maintained product displays to ensure an appealing and organized shopping environment.
  • Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale (POS) systems, ensuring accuracy in sales data.
  • Educated customers on product features, benefits, and care instructions to enhance satisfaction.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Participated in training sessions to stay updated on new products and sales techniques for optimal performance.
  • Monitored inventory levels, facilitating timely restocking of popular items to meet demand.
  • Addressed customer inquiries and concerns promptly, fostering positive relationships and loyalty.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales targets and improve store performance.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Developed new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting the benefits of our product offerings.
  • Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
  • Managed conflict resolution with dissatisfied customers professionally, resulting in improved customer retention rates.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure adequate stock levels, minimizing out-of-stock situations that could impact customer satisfaction.
  • Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively and enticed shoppers to make purchases.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.
  • Provided personalized shopping experiences for repeat customers by remembering their preferences and offering tailored recommendations.
  • Organized in-store promotions and events to increase foot traffic and drive additional sales opportunities.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets.
  • Participated in visual merchandising, creating attractive displays that stimulated customer interest and sales.
  • Developed comprehensive product knowledge, enabling effective upselling and cross-selling.
  • Provided training to new staff on sales techniques and store procedures, ensuring consistent customer service experience.
  • Implemented feedback from customer surveys to improve shopping experience and meet customer needs.
  • Engaged with customers through social media platforms to promote store events and new arrivals, expanding store reach.
  • Resolved customer complaints with patience and understanding, restoring customer confidence.
  • Assisted in inventory management tasks, such as stock replenishment and cycle counts, to ensure product availability.
  • Managed inventory to ensure product availability, contributing to uptick in sales.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and benefits, influencing purchase decisions.

Lifeguard Supervisor

Lake Wildwood
Macon, GA
03.2008 - 08.2009

Maintained pool sanitation, and promoted a safe swimming experience for all. I adhered to updating current lifesaving skills, AED, CPR and 1st aid credentials.

Lifeguard

USA Pools
Macon, GA
02.2006 - 04.2008
  • Monitored pool areas to ensure safety and compliance with health regulations.
  • Responded promptly to emergencies, providing immediate first aid and rescue assistance.
  • Trained new lifeguards on safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment and facilities to maintain operational readiness.
  • Implemented preventative measures to minimize risks and enhance guest safety experiences.
  • Maintained accurate records of incidents, rescues, and pool attendance for reporting purposes.
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
  • Maintained a clean and safe facility, performing necessary cleaning tasks on a daily basis.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
  • Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
  • Upheld hygiene standards in pool and surrounding area.
  • Assisted swimmers in distress using appropriate rescue techniques based on individual needs and circumstances.
  • Prevented accidents through regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
  • Handled incident reporting accurately and efficiently, documenting any occurrences that required intervention or assistance from lifeguard staff.
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
  • Conducted routine water tests to maintain proper chemical balance, ensuring optimal swimming conditions for patrons.
  • Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.
  • Monitored pools and surrounding areas for adherence to safety protocols.
  • Improved response times by conducting thorough lifeguard drills and training sessions.
  • Managed first aid supplies inventory, replenishing as needed to ensure availability during emergencies.

Pool Lifeguard

Highfalls National State Park
Jackson, GA
03.1996 - 10.2005
  • Monitored pool activities to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Responded swiftly to emergencies, administering first aid and CPR as required.
  • Conducted regular safety drills to enhance team preparedness and response times.
  • Educated patrons on pool rules and best practices for safe swimming.
  • Supervised junior lifeguards, providing mentorship and training on lifesaving techniques.
  • Collaborated with park management to improve safety protocols and operational efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented community outreach programs promoting water safety awareness.
  • Evaluated incident reports to identify trends and recommend preventative measures for future incidents.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly pool area, ensuring a welcoming environment for patrons.
  • Collaborated with fellow lifeguards to maintain effective communication and seamless shift transitions.
  • Enhanced swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool activities and enforcing rules.
  • Implemented emergency action plans when necessary, coordinating with other staff members for efficient responses.
  • Managed pool facility operations during assigned shifts, ensuring smooth daily functioning.
  • Contributed to team success by actively participating in staff meetings and sharing valuable insights from personal experiences on the job.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills by mentoring new lifeguards during their onboarding process.
  • Ensured timely opening and closing of the pool area, adhering to established schedules and procedures.
  • Identified potential risks in the pool area, proactively taking action to prevent accidents or injuries.
  • Reduced response time to emergencies with regular practice of first-aid and CPR procedures.
  • Coordinated with maintenance staff to address any facility repairs or issues, prioritizing safety and functionality.
  • Promoted a positive atmosphere among patrons by consistently displaying an approachable demeanor and friendly attitude.
  • Conducted swim lessons for various age groups, helping participants develop confidence and skills in the water.
  • Improved water quality by conducting regular tests and adjusting chemical levels as needed.
  • Educated pool users on proper swimming techniques, contributing to a safer swimming environment.
  • Sampled pool water to check chemical levels prior to starting swimming instruction.
  • Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
  • Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness.

Education

High School Diploma - CNA

Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA
08-1998

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

Flexible schedule

Verbal/written communication

Cash handling accuracy

Client service

Conflict resolution

Store opening and closing

Sales expertise

Product sales

Customer needs assessment

Complex Problem-solving

Sales strategies

POS system operation

Meeting deadlines

Upselling

Professional demeanor

Retail store operations

Adapt to diverse groups

Guest relations

Sales training

Payment processing

Strategic planning

Inventory tracking

Sales development

Building rapport

Inventory control

Policy and procedure adherence

Merchandise display

Product recommendations

Order processing

Sales goals attainment

Display setup

Brand promotion

Negotiation tactics

Relationship selling

Business development

Persuasion techniques

Sales trends

Shipment processing

Promotional support

Fraud detection

Cold calling

Product demonstrations

CRM software proficiency

Dispute mediation

Friendly and outgoing

Verbal and written communication

Customer engagement

Task prioritization

Merchandising

Client retention strategies

Upselling and cross selling

Retail loss prevention

Contact follow-up

Calm demeanor

Inventory control procedures

Hospitality and accommodation

Positive and professional

Exceeds sales goals

Financial records oversight

Written and oral communication skills

Excellent communication skills

Accomplishments

I was a world traveler as a younger man. I lived in the south of France in 1998 for Cup Du Monde over an entire summer for personal business. After meeting fellow students while I was in Cannes France home of the World Film Festival, I continued on to Grassé France and toured the Fragonard. Home of the one and only Chanel. The family that hosted me showed me the ropes to what the French called, clues. Repelling and using rope course techniques in the mountains of South France. We laid down the groundwork for his son to start his canyon spelunking tour company. This included testing all jumps and drops off of cliff faces, installing rope eyelets with feathers and wedges in the rock faces for repelling, and just having a great time enjoying life. One of my other achievements while there was demonstrating my exceptional fishing skills to the uncle of my friend. He was a French scientist who employed me to research and go after a very rare and elusive fish called the moon-eye fish. After tracking down various nests, I caught many females extracted their ovaries and preserve them with dry ice. His uncle was doing breakthrough studies that required the fish eggs and ovaries to use in his scientific field.

After France I went on to conquer Sweden with three tours. Using my contacts I met in the south of France I was invited to stay with all three of my contacts. I learned about my family history, and literally inhaled the swedish culture language weather and way of life. I stayed in Stockholm, Västerås, and Gothenburg Sweden

And most recently I took three tours to the lovely and amazing Netherlands. I was the first of 53 super fans from all over the world to participate in the first ever Anneke fan weekend. One of my favorite singers and friends from all over the world got to participate in this exclusive event. We went on intimate glass top canal tours as anarchy serenaded us with her Golden voice and acoustic guitar. We took tours of the whole city stayed in famous venues and were front row and center for the grand finale of her project super group, The Gentle Storm. I made solid lifelong friendships but in particular my good friends the Schiopers, who lives in the north of Fryslân Holland. I was privileged enough to tour ancient castle ruins, small quaint fishing villages, and my favorite of all time the mighty Woudan. Woudan is and was the gold standard for Dutch engineering. You see the Netherlands is the lowest below sea level in all of Europe and in the 1950s the entire country was flooded out losing many human lives and livestock. This is why Amsterdam is totally built up on a old Marsh on wood stilts for the old merchant houses and after that they constructed large dikes and massive seawalls around the city to protect from any surging waves. Woudan is a massive turbo powered pump house that is basically in a castle sitting atop a raging river that powers the turbines. It has its own movie theater gift shop and is still a working system to this day saving the country from devastation.

So you see I have lived a very interesting life, and I am just getting started.

Affiliations

Within the past 5 years I have fallen in love with fossil hunting and paleontology. I am hands down the owner of the most expensive shark tooth collection in Middle Georgia. I fossil hunt all over Middle Georgia discovering the fall line where Houston county was a beach thousands of years ago. I have fossil hunted wauchula Florida known as bone valley, Gainesville florida, the fall line Middle Georgia, Summerville and Charleston South Carolina many times, Holden Beach North Carolina, and Aurora North Carolina. I since then have joined the mid Georgia gym and mineral society at the Museum of Arts and sciences. I'm a sitting member of the board of trustees and help organize field trips. I also volunteer at the Museum during national fossil day. I have hunted hematite, Goethites and Thalassinoides in Buena Vista Georgia, crazy lace agate in Summerville Georgia, technoid seabiscuits and Cochran Georgia, agatize c-boulders and beautiful chert and Hawkinsville Georgia, gastropods and dry Branch Georgia, and very rare fossils and shark's teeth in Twiggs county Georgia. I was lucky enough after many years of research to discover a very rare and scarce oligocene exposure that comes down from the Carolinas into a very small area of Middle Georgia where the barnwell and Ocala formation overlap. Thus producing world class colors from the kaolin with the teeth and fossils. I even help start Ka•Min clubs only field trips to irwinton Georgia to find sharks teeth and fossils.

The past three to four years I started my own business. I run Aardvark Landscaping, and have over 20 clients in the Middle Georgia area.

Additional Information

I'm multilingual speaking French Spanish and Korean a little on the side. I love fossil hunting hiking kayaking most recently on the Withlacoochee River on the Georgia and Florida State line for very beautiful agatas coral heads.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Sales Associate

Robin's Bed and Mattress
01.2010 - 11.2020

Lifeguard Supervisor

Lake Wildwood
03.2008 - 08.2009

Lifeguard

USA Pools
02.2006 - 04.2008

Pool Lifeguard

Highfalls National State Park
03.1996 - 10.2005

High School Diploma - CNA

Central Georgia Technical College
Jason Boan