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Kayla Thomas

Lake Charles,LA

Summary

Proven Sales Associate with a track record of enhancing customer satisfaction and boosting store performance at Journeys through exceptional customer service and teamwork. Skilled in cash handling and problem-solving, adept at fostering repeat business and managing high-stress situations. Demonstrates excellent people skills and a commitment to achieving sales targets. Goal-oriented individual versed in greeting high-volume of customers and recommending merchandise based on individual requirements. Skilled at creating displays to promote higher sales, completing cash register transactions and maintaining accurate records of all transactions.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Journeys
06.2024 - Current
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

Cashier

Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robbins
11.2021 - Current
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.

Sales Associate

Dollar General
05.2020 - 09.2020
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.

Education

Associate of Science - General Studies

Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA
05.2028

High School Diploma -

Iota High School
Iota, LA
05.2019

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Excellent people skills
  • Reliable and punctual

Timeline

Sales Associate

Journeys
06.2024 - Current

Cashier

Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robbins
11.2021 - Current

Sales Associate

Dollar General
05.2020 - 09.2020

Associate of Science - General Studies

Sowela Technical Community College

High School Diploma -

Iota High School
Kayla Thomas