Reliable and upbeat retail sales associate successful at promoting customer loyalty, satisfaction and purchases with consultative techniques and diligent attention to individual needs.
Knowledgeable about product merchandising, payment processing and cleaning.
Dedicated and dependable relationship-builder with excellent organizational strengths and superior work ethic. Reliable and punctual Animal Care team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion.
Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
Party City
06.2021 - 08.2023
Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
Babysitting
Neighbors
05.2021 - 08.2023
Maintained clean and organized living spaces throughout duration of babysitting responsibilities.
Talked to parents about concerns or issues with children during babysitting.
Created an enjoyable atmosphere during babysitting sessions through storytelling, games, and music.
Enhanced parent satisfaction by providing consistent and reliable babysitting services for date nights.
Built trust with both parents and children by consistently demonstrating professionalism, punctuality, and dependability throughout each babysitting assignment.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Dog Sitter
Neighbors
05.2021 - 08.2023
Followed pet care instructions, dietary needs, and medication regimens.
Maintained a clean and organized work space for all pet sitting tasks, including cleaning up after dogs during visits or overnight stays.
Enhanced clients'' satisfaction by providing attentive and personalized care for their dogs.
Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
Demonstrated reliability and trustworthiness by consistently arriving punctually for scheduled appointments or services.
Provided exercise opportunities for the dogs, taking them on daily walks or trips to local parks as requested by the client.
Offered additional support services like house-sitting and plant care when requested by clients, adding value to their overall experience.
Intern
Oak Heart Vet Hospital
06.2022 - 05.2023
Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Cleaned and sanitized cages and living areas to promote health and wellbeing.
Kept animals healthy and socialized by providing regular exercises and walks.
Improved animal well-being by providing daily care, including feeding, grooming, and exercising.
Ensured a safe environment for volunteers by following established protocols regarding animal handling and safety measures.
Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Education
Bachelors - Animal Science
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC
05.2027
High School Diploma -
Enloe High School
Raleigh, NC
06.2023
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Friendly and Outgoing
Problem-Solving
Animal Nutrition
Veterinary Support
Medication Administration
Disease Prevention
Retail Sales
Cash Handling
Customer Engagement
Reliability and punctuality
Flexible Schedule
Professional Appearance
Stocking and Receiving
Store maintenance
Retail Store Operations
Social Clubs
Black Student Union Board Member: Fall 2022-Spring 2023(apart of club since 2019)
FCCLA Board Member: Fall 2021-Spring 2023(apart of club since 2019)