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SalesAssociate

Jerry Stewart

Fayette,MS

Summary

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Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Natchez Chrysler Dodge
Natchez, MS
11.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
  • Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.
  • Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
  • Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
  • Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
  • Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate purchase requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings.
  • Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
  • Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
  • Tracked stock using company inventory management software.

Lumber Yard Worker

Jm Jones
Natchez, MS
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Maintained appearance of yard and racks by disposing of trash and debris and keeping stock organized.
  • Built loads and loaded trucks for outbound delivery.
  • Adhered to safety rules and regulations when operating saws, forklifts and other equipment.
  • Assisted customers with loading lumber and other various building materials.
  • Restocked lumber and building materials to maintain adequate supply for customers.
  • Prepared materials for safe movement and shipment and used banding machine, clincher, stretch film and crating.
  • Stocked lumber and related material received in correct bins or storage locations and documented items received versus items ordered.
  • Loaded lumber and building materials into storage facilities.
  • Leveraged forklift to unload incoming freight.
  • Demonstrated highest level of ethical conduct when dealing with customers, team members and management.
  • Mastered lumber grades and types and optimal applications and helped customers make lumber decisions for building projects.
  • Understood basic technology drawings, shipping documents and movement forms and routed and stocked incoming and outgoing products accurately.
  • Lifted, moved and handled various building materials throughout yard using forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Participated in meetings and shared ideas for improvement with management to foster teamwork.
  • Interacted directly with customers, suppliers and co-workers and displayed professional communication skills.
  • Operated forklift, payloader and railcar mover with focus on precision and safety.
  • Worked evenings, weekends and holidays to meet needs of business.
  • Assisted in preparing shipments by staging, counting and documenting materials and supported refurbishment teams with load outs and equipment staging.
  • Shared information to help associates learn and develop yard procedures and customer service skills.
  • Secured lifting attachments to materials and conveyed load to destination using hand-operated hoist.

Team Leader

Wendys Restaurant
09.2017 - 09.2021
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
  • Coached team members in customer service techniques, providing feedback and encouragement toward reaching sales goals.
  • Facilitated training for associates through daily coaching and regular performance appraisals.
  • Implemented new working processes to deliver multiple improvements.
  • Maximized efficiency by removing safety hazards and debris from work areas.
  • Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
  • Positioned as go-to person for up to Number staff members, troubleshooting complex administrative and training issues promptly.
  • Molded team and embraced change to adapt within dynamic market.
  • Cross-trained and provided back up for customer service managers.

Correctional Officer

Louisiana State Penitentiary
Angola La
02.2018 - 02.2020
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.
  • Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
  • Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
  • Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches.
  • Delivered inmates to work sites and returned safely by following protocols.
  • Led intake and processing of inmates by handling paperwork, searches, interviews and fingerprinting.
  • Identified facility openings and designated inmates to housing units.
  • Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
  • Arranged for medical and dental care of inmates.
  • Discussed with offenders links between criminal behavior and anger management problems or drug and alcohol abuse.
  • Supervised inmates clearing debris from roadways and drains.
  • Notified victims of upcoming inmate releases.
  • Led disciplinary hearings and made recommendations for sentencing.

Crew Member

McDonald’s
Vidalia, LA
04.2016 - 08.2019
  • Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments.
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
  • Kept food preparation area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary.
  • Supported great dining and meal experiences for guests.
  • Adhered to company safety standards, Coast Guard rules, and at-sea rescue procedures.
  • Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
  • Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
  • Prepared and cooked food orders for customers by noting customizations and portion sizes.
  • Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.

Correctional Sergeant

MTC Corrections
Woodville, MS
01.2017 - 02.2019
  • Supervised Number employees and performance of tasks and managed Number offenders.
  • Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
  • Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
  • Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
  • Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
  • Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
  • Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
  • Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
  • Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop and inmate housing unit.

Education

Dipolma -

Natchez High School
Natchez, MS
05.2013

Skills

  • Sales Trends
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Money Transfer Systems
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Sales Training
  • Cash Handling Accuracy
  • Product Promotion
  • Customer Service
  • Market Research
  • Guest Relations
  • Time Management
  • Verbal Communication
  • Adapt to Diverse Groups
  • Multitasking Strengths
  • Excellent People Skills
  • Sales Expertise
  • Sales Goal Attainment
  • Dining Area Maintenance
  • Listening Skills
  • Product Recommendations
  • Cleaning Techniques
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Folding Clothes
  • Shipment Processing
  • Policy and Procedure Adherence
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Stockroom Upkeep
  • B2B Sales and Customer Service
  • Store Opening and Closing
  • Reading Comprehension Skills
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Financial Records Analysis
  • Speaking Clearly
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • New Teller Training
  • Inventory Control Procedures
  • Merchandise Display
  • Merchandising Proficiency
  • Strategic Planning
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Hospitality and Accommodation
  • Retail Store Operations
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • POS System Operations
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Negotiation Tactics
  • Quote Generation
  • Signage Changes
  • Garment Fittings
  • Persuasive Selling
  • Preparation of Appeals
  • Presentations and Demonstrations
  • Item Fittings
  • Serve Customers

Timeline

Sales Associate

Natchez Chrysler Dodge
11.2022 - Current

Lumber Yard Worker

Jm Jones
04.2022 - 09.2022

Correctional Officer

Louisiana State Penitentiary
02.2018 - 02.2020

Team Leader

Wendys Restaurant
09.2017 - 09.2021

Correctional Sergeant

MTC Corrections
01.2017 - 02.2019

Crew Member

McDonald’s
04.2016 - 08.2019

Dipolma -

Natchez High School
Jerry Stewart