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Jose Alba

Wauconda,IL

Summary

Proven Sales Associate with a track record of enhancing customer satisfaction and boosting sales through expert customer service and problem-solving skills. At Home Depot, significantly improved customer loyalty and sales figures by leveraging POS system expertise and exceptional teamwork. Demonstrates a keen attention to detail and a commitment to achieving company goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Home Depot
Lake Zurich, IL
11.2022 - Current
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • 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.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.

Crew Member

Alba Landscaping
Lake Zurich, IL
03.2021 - Current

Service lawns weekly

Assist with estimates on potential new customers

Sales Associate

Target
Lake Zurich, IL
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Utilized cross-selling techniques to introduce customers to complementary products, increasing average transaction size.

Cashier

Culver’s
Lake Zurich, IL
12.2019 - 06.2020
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.

Education

Mechanics - Automotive Technology

Collage of Lake County
Grayslake, IL
05.2023

Diploma -

Lake Zurich High School
Lake Zurich, IL
05.2023

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Cash Handling
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Stocking and Receiving
  • Client Service
  • POS System Operation
  • Friendly and Helpful
  • Attention to Detail
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Customer Assistance

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Sales Associate

Home Depot
11.2022 - Current

Sales Associate

Target
08.2022 - 06.2023

Crew Member

Alba Landscaping
03.2021 - Current

Cashier

Culver’s
12.2019 - 06.2020

Mechanics - Automotive Technology

Collage of Lake County

Diploma -

Lake Zurich High School
Jose Alba