Joshua Carr
Christiansburg,VA
Summary
Driven to provide footwear customers with memorable and successful experiences. Talent for sales, service and relationship-building. Consistently tasked to back up other accessories departments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Footwear Associate
Dicks Sporing Goods
Christiansburg, VA
05.2023 - Current
- Provided knowledgeable recommendations on footwear features and technologies to customers.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate footwear for various sports activities.
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved issues related to footwear purchases effectively.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while adhering to company policies.
- Processed sales transactions accurately using the point-of-sale system.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient store operations during peak hours.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss product promotions and sales strategies regularly.
- Built and stocked footwear displays to showcase specific styles, brands and seasonal merchandise.
- Maintained an organized stockroom to facilitate efficient inventory management.
- Inspected returned footwear for any damage or wear before restocking them on the shelf.
- Listened to customers and made suggestions for additional items of interest.
Painter
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
05.2018 - 05.2021
- Applied paints using brushes, rollers, and sprayers on various surfaces.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Mixed paints and coatings to achieve desired colors and finishes.
- Mixed paints to desired color and texture.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other equipment.
- Sanded woodwork prior to staining or painting.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
- Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
- Smoothed and finished surfaces on walls, trim and cabinetry.
- Spread undercoats and finish materials using rollers and spray equipment.
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, scraping, and cleaning for optimal paint adhesion.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards for hazardous materials during painting tasks.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition through regular cleaning and checks.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Collaborated with team members to plan project timelines and workflow efficiency.
- Protected furniture from dust generated during the preparation of walls.
- Chose correct brushes and materials for jobs and purchased from vendors.
Education
Christiansburg High School
Christiansburg, VASkills
- Footwear fitting techniques
- Technical product knowledge
- POS system operation
- Inventory control
- Returns and exchanges handling
- Customer engagement
- Sales target achievement
- Footwear assessment techniques
- Visual merchandising strategies
- Cash handling accuracy
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Time management mastery
- Active listening capacity
- Conflict resolution
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Basic computer literacy
- Product promotion
- Department organization
- Cashier skills
- Cashier skills
- Department organization
Accomplishments
- Honor roll award
- 9,000 dollar academic scholarship
- Lacrosse scholarship
Timeline
Footwear Associate
Dicks Sporing Goods
05.2023 - Current
Painter
Virginia Tech
05.2018 - 05.2021
Christiansburg High School