Karen Barr
New York,New York
Summary
Highly experienced individual known for exemplary team-building and project oversight skills. Gifted at working with all types of personalities. Performance history of developing strong collaborative relationships and delivering impressive results.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Trader Joe's
New York
06.2015 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Sales Associate
Gap Inc.
Manhattan, NY
09.1999 - 06.2015
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Bronx Community College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NYHigh School Diploma -
Suffern Senior High School
Suffern, NY06.1997
Skills
- Product Promotion
- Cash Handling Accuracy
- Multitasking Strengths
- Time Management
- Social Perceptiveness
Timeline
Sales Associate
Trader Joe's
06.2015 - Current
Sales Associate
Gap Inc.
09.1999 - 06.2015
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Bronx Community College of The City University of New York
High School Diploma -
Suffern Senior High School