Jerrel Vaughn Alston
Piscataway,NJ
Summary
Business and Finance student at Kean University with a strong academic record and hands-on experience in KPI-driven retail operations, customer conversion, and team leadership. Proven ability to balance analytical thinking with people-focused service in fast-paced environments. Seeking finance, business, or part-time roles where quantitative reasoning, operational awareness, and strong interpersonal skills add value.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part-Time Educator (Sales Associate)
Lululemon Athletica
Edison, NJ
05.2025 - Current
- Deliver a premium, inclusive guest experience by ensuring every customer is treated with respect and equity
- Convert guests into customers through relationship-building and needs-based product education
- Apply KPI-driven strategies focused on conversion rate, UPT, and overall revenue performance
- Promote matching sets and coordinated outfits to increase average transaction value
- Collaborate with team members to meet monthly performance targets tied to incentive-based bonuses
- Contribute to strong sales trends that unlock performance bonuses of up to an additional $10 per hour
3rd Key Manager / Supervisor
Perfumania Co.
Bridgewater, NJ
05.2025 - 01.2026
- Supported performance in a newly opened store operating with company-driven benchmarks and evolving sales targets
- Balanced product mix strategy between designer fragrances (boosting Average Dollar Transaction) and private label collections (primary KPI focus)
- Leveraged bundle promotions (Buy One, Get One Half Off) to increase UPT and overall revenue
- Trained team members on product positioning to improve private collection conversion rates
- Monitored daily performance metrics to align with revenue, margin, and company growth goals
Retail Sales Associate
Snipes USA
Bridgewater, NJ
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Promoted to 3rd Key Manager based on leadership performance, reliability, and operational effectiveness
- Supported daily store operations including cash handling, opening/closing procedures, and staff supervision
- Worked with KPI targets based on prior-year sales performance to drive revenue outcomes
- Focused on customer conversion and add-on selling strategies to increase Units Per Transaction (UPT)
- Educated customers on promotions and bundled deals to improve transaction value while maintaining positive guest experiences
- Contributed to store profitability through sales tracking, team coordination, and operational efficiency
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Kean University
Union, NJ02.2026
Highschool Diploma -
Immaculata High School
Somerville, NJ05.2024
Skills
Finance & Analytical
Financial literacy, KPI analysis, revenue tracking, quantitative reasoning, data interpretation
Business & Operations
Sales performance analysis, customer conversion strategies, inventory awareness, team supervision
Technical
Microsoft Excel (data organization, formulas), Google Workspace, POS systems, JASP (statistical analysis)
Professional
Communication, problem-solving, adaptability, time management, leadership
Certification
CPR Certified
Timeline
3rd Key Manager / Supervisor
Perfumania Co.
05.2025 - 01.2026
Part-Time Educator (Sales Associate)
Lululemon Athletica
05.2025 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Snipes USA
03.2024 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Kean University
Highschool Diploma -
Immaculata High School