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Joel Biru

Alexandria,VA

Summary

Goal-oriented individual versed in greeting high-volume of customers and recommending merchandise based on individual requirements. Skilled at creating displays to promote higher sales, completing cash register transactions and maintaining accurate records of all transactions. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Haseeb Waziri
12.2023 - Current
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.

Store Manager

Salty Vibe
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.

Coordinator Intern

NDS Driving School
05.2020 - 04.2022
  • Formulated and generated analysis related to assigned research topics.
  • Communicated messages, thoughts and ideas.
  • Gathered and examined information from multiple sources.
  • Accomplished tasks according to direction and instructions.

Hotel Manager

J.R.J Hotel
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Greeted and assisted guests by gathering information pertaining to reservations or requests.
  • Increased customer service ratings through personable service.
  • Hired and trained new employees, demonstrating best methods for serving clients and guests.
  • Booked large groups for weddings, seminars, conferences, and other events, providing best available room rates.

Education

No Degree - Business Administration And Management

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
08.2023

No Degree - Business Administration And Management

University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
08.2021

Skills

  • Sales Development
  • Upselling
  • Inventory Control
  • Payment Processing
  • Excellent people skills
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Multi-tasking strength

Timeline

Sales Associate

Haseeb Waziri
12.2023 - Current

Store Manager

Salty Vibe
05.2022 - 09.2022

Coordinator Intern

NDS Driving School
05.2020 - 04.2022

Hotel Manager

J.R.J Hotel
02.2019 - 03.2020

No Degree - Business Administration And Management

Northern Virginia Community College

No Degree - Business Administration And Management

University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Joel Biru