Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
SalesAssociate

Kaelyn Taylor

Eugene,OR

Summary

Reliable and upbeat Sales Associate successful at promoting customer loyalty, satisfaction and purchases with consultative techniques and diligent attention to individual needs. I am knowledgeable about product merchandising, payment processing and cleaning. Dedicated and dependable relationship-builder with excellent organizational strengths and superior work ethic.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Eugene Toy & Hobby
Eugene, OR
02.2026 - Current
  • Opened and closed the store independently with duties including: daily cash paperwork, handling store cash for/from the day, and holding store keys to lock and unlock the building.
  • Put together, processed, and shipped online store orders efficiently.
  • Organized racks, shelves, and displays to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing and tagging.
  • Monitored stock levels by completing product audits.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policies.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning change, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.

Pool Bartender, Beverage Cart, Serving

Shadow Hills Country Club
Junction City, OR
05.2025 - 10.2025

Temporary Position

  • Pool Bar and Serving:
  • Mixed and made a variety of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages/cocktails for guests at the pool with a semi-full bar.
  • Took members’ and guest’s orders when needed, helped with taking out food and beverage when main servers were busy making sure to follow proper ID checking procedures.
  • Attended to the turn station where a variety of snacks, on-the-go meals, non-alcoholic beverages, and beer were sold.
  • Beverage Cart:
  • Fully stocked and emptied the beverage cart during shift, making sure to cross check the tee sheet for volume and members with special preferences.
  • Drove two distinct routes around the golf course and changed accordingly during tournaments/special events, always while following course etiquette.
  • Offered a selection of snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, beer, wine, and mixed alcoholic beverages to those on the course, putting orders together and finishing transactions swiftly so golfers can return to their game.

External Security, Teen Crew for the Admissions Booth

The Oregon Country Fair
Veneta, OR
07.2022 - 07.2025
  • External Security: (July 2022 - 2025, ongoing)
  • Effectively communicate with on-site personnel, clients, and law enforcement to coordinate security efforts and respond to emergencies.
  • Document all security related incidents, proceed to the proper personnel to handle the situation if needed, and address everything as best as possible.
  • Practice safety procedures, go through proper training, and stay alert at all times.
  • Teen Crew for the Admissions Booth: (July 2017-July 2019)
  • Efficiently processed booth registration paperwork, making sure paperwork was found quickly and moved along to the correct area.
  • Acted as a standby “runner” throughout the fair, getting needed information from different booths and delivering it to the correct places swiftly.

Sales Associate, Keyholder (Shift Lead)

Nephos
Eugene, OR
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Sales associate: February - April, Keyholder: May - August
  • Held keys to the store.
  • Managed shift operations, including cash handling/counting till, product shipments, inventory, opening, and closing store duties.
  • Extensive knowledge of every product in store, trained other employees on all products.
  • Ensured compliance with all OLCC retail guidelines and proper ID checking procedures.
  • Maintained a clean shop at all times, along with visually appealing presentation.
  • Engaged with customers and shared my knowledge on any of the products within the store.
  • Successfully resolved problems with customers and staff, creating a safe and happy work environment.

Crew Member, Manager

The Burger House
Eugene, OR
11.2018 - 01.2024
  • Crew member: November 2018 - February 2020, Manager: March 2020 - January 2024
  • Held keys to the store.
  • Managed shift operations, including cash handling, paperwork, opening, and closing duties.
  • Customer service with register and drive-thru, food prep and assembly, and dishwashing.
  • Properly trained employees on any/all positions and maintained smoothly ran stations.
  • Oregon Video Lottery, serving alcohol - both in bottles and on tap. Ensured proper Oregon Video Lottery, ID checking, and alcohol serving procedures.
  • Problem solving with customers and staff, making sure both the workplace and store environment is enjoyable.

Education

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

High School Diploma -

Henry D. Sheldon High School
Eugene, OR
03-2020

Skills

  • Task and goal oriented
  • Self motivated and quick learner
  • Very detail-oriented
  • Strong communication skills
  • Great teamwork and collaboration
  • Creative, kind, and hardworking
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Sales Associate

Eugene Toy & Hobby
02.2026 - Current

Pool Bartender, Beverage Cart, Serving

Shadow Hills Country Club
05.2025 - 10.2025

Sales Associate, Keyholder (Shift Lead)

Nephos
02.2024 - 08.2024

External Security, Teen Crew for the Admissions Booth

The Oregon Country Fair
07.2022 - 07.2025

Crew Member, Manager

The Burger House
11.2018 - 01.2024

University of Oregon

High School Diploma -

Henry D. Sheldon High School
Kaelyn Taylor