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Keisha Mekinawe

Bellingham

Summary

Reliable, top-notch sales associate with outstanding customer service skills and relationship-building strengths. Dedicated to welcoming customers and providing comprehensive service. In-depth understanding of sales strategy and merchandising techniques. I am a quick learner and can certainly get a job done effortlessly and efficiently.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Call Center Representative

Western Washington University
10.2024 - 01.2025

-Called WWU alumni and asked for donations to programs at the school

-fundraising

Front Desk Receptionist/Kids Club Attendant

pursuit fitness
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval.
  • Maintained accurate records of visitor logs for security purposes and compliance with company policies.
  • Expedited check-in and check-out procedures for guests, ensuring seamless experiences during their visits.
  • Set up and led recreational activities such as games, read-alongs and crafts for children during particularly busy times.
  • Removed clutter, cleaned spills and sanitized toys to protect children from hazards and germs.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.

Sales Associate

Converse
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval.
  • Maintained accurate records of visitor logs for security purposes and compliance with company policies.
  • Expedited check-in and check-out procedures for guests, ensuring seamless experiences during their visits.
  • Set up and led recreational activities such as games, read-alongs and crafts for children during particularly busy times.
  • Removed clutter, cleaned spills and sanitized toys to protect children from hazards and germs.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.

Fundraisng Intern

Washington Youth Alliance
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Raised funds by developing and implementing dynamic fundraising strategies.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional materials that effectively communicated organizational goals and needs.
  • Managed calling donors
  • Writing for grant applications

STORE ASSOCIATE

Converse
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Maintained tidy and organized store to comply with cleanliness standards
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and applying coupons.
  • Handling merchandise with care and made sure that selling floor was always presentable to customer

TEEN VOLUNTEER

Marysville Food Bank
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Restocked displays with fresh merchandise
  • Helped organized food pantry

VOLUNTEER

True Vine Togo
05.2016 - 05.2022
  • Assisted with special events and programs
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science Focus International Relations

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
06.2027

Study Abroad - Japanese Culture/Global Studies

Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies
Nagasaki, Japan
02-2026

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Lake Stevens Sr High School
Lake Stevens, WA
06.2023

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Self-Motivated
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Critical Thinking
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Critical Thinking

Certification

  • Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Expert (Office 2016)
  • Microsoft Office Specialist: PowerPoint (Office 2016)
  • Microsoft Office Specialist: Word (Office 2016)

Languages

French
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Elementary

Timeline

Call Center Representative

Western Washington University
10.2024 - 01.2025

Front Desk Receptionist/Kids Club Attendant

pursuit fitness
07.2024 - 09.2024

Sales Associate

Converse
06.2024 - 09.2024

Fundraisng Intern

Washington Youth Alliance
01.2024 - 02.2024

STORE ASSOCIATE

Converse
05.2023 - 08.2023

TEEN VOLUNTEER

Marysville Food Bank
02.2022 - 05.2022

VOLUNTEER

True Vine Togo
05.2016 - 05.2022

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Lake Stevens Sr High School

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science Focus International Relations

Western Washington University

Study Abroad - Japanese Culture/Global Studies

Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies
Keisha Mekinawe