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KAT TANNER

Fayetteville

Summary

. Well-qualified professional with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Educator

Lululemon Athletica
09.2023 - Current
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
  • Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.

Wedding and Event Coordinator

NorthWest Arkansas Florist
05.2022 - Current
  • Sold and fitted florals for brides-to-be
  • Met with potentials clients and gave quotes on services and general wedding costs
  • Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Fostered relationships with local and national wedding suppliers to obtain best price, quality, and delivery of products
  • Consulted with clientele to discuss special occasion floral designs for weddings, funerals and other events
  • Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation and proposal development for various events.

Procurement Coordinator

B-Unlimited
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries
  • Carefully read and interpreted requisition orders to understand specialized terms and requirements
  • Procured critical parts and assemblies to develop and coordinate sourcing requirements
  • Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills
  • Prioritized important customers by reviewing logistics and handling shortages, delivery schedules and office functions.

Retail Sales Associate

Athleta
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention
  • Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts
  • Initiated friendly conversation with customers to determine level of assistance required
  • Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise in need of replenishment
  • Generated brand awareness and positive product impressions to increase sales.

Toy Barn Associate

Silver Dollar City
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Opening duties within the Toy Barn looked like opening the registers and making sure all the toys and merchandise were in order, along with basic retail opening duties
  • Most nights looked the same with closing
  • I engaged with guest to ensure they were having a great time at the park and talking and hanging out with kids and toys
  • Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and management
  • Completed assigned tasks with little or no supervision.

Education

High -

Ozark High School

Bachelor’s - Communication Studies

University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
05.2022

Associate - Communication Studies

Evangel University
Springfield, MO
01.2019

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent teamwork
  • Active listening and good communication skills
  • Proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Strong time-management and organization skills
  • Discretion and trustworthiness
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Strong enthusiasm

Timeline

Educator

Lululemon Athletica
09.2023 - Current

Wedding and Event Coordinator

NorthWest Arkansas Florist
05.2022 - Current

Procurement Coordinator

B-Unlimited
01.2022 - 04.2022

Retail Sales Associate

Athleta
05.2021 - 10.2021

Toy Barn Associate

Silver Dollar City
05.2019 - 08.2019

High -

Ozark High School

Bachelor’s - Communication Studies

University Of Arkansas

Associate - Communication Studies

Evangel University
KAT TANNER