Kel Martin
Norman,OK
Summary
Reliable Sales Associate with strengths in inventory management, training and customer service. Friendly, knowledgeable and hard-working team player. Proven success in satisfying sales objectives and securing repeat patronage.
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.
Focused sales associate driven to develop and implement fresh sales and marketing strategies with financial and operational discipline. Skilled at building strategic partnerships and managing existing relationships. Proven leader with history meeting and exceeding sales objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Texas Blue Lake Pools
Amarillo, TX
05.2018 - Current
- Kept apprised of emerging trends and provided informative customer service to assist in product selection.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
- Processed orders through system and coordinated product deliveries.
- Negotiated and closed deals with minimal oversight.
- Educated customers on product and service offerings.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Demonstrated products to customers, discussed features and redirected objections to capture sales.
- Readied merchandise for sales floor by marking items with identifying codes and accurate pricing.
- Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.
- Stayed up to date on store promotions, payment policies and security practices.
- Recommended optimal merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Assisted customers by finding needed items and checking inventory for items at other locations.
Dance Instructor
Lone Star Ballet
Amarillo, TX
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Instructed groups of up to 10 couples, with particular focus on ballet and tap, hip hop and jazz styles.
- Helped with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
- Devised and directed group, couples and individual dance performances.
- Coordinated supply inventory and maintained all facility equipment in good working order.
- Upheld all studio guidelines and legal requirements.
- Provided individual instruction to students.
- Planned classes focusing on instruction, demonstration and work time.
- Developed guides and course materials focused on reinforcing lecture information and helping students learn.
- Collaborated in team-based environment to uphold instruction quality and continuity of service to all clients.
- Established objectives for all lessons, modules and projects.
- Learned valuable techniques from observing other instructors to use in future courses.
- Evaluated student progress and adjusted learning plans to foster progress.
- Helped adult students meet diverse professional development goals.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Ballet Performance
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK08-2024
High School Diploma -
Amarillo High School
Amarillo, TX05.2019
Skills
- Brand promotions
- Dispute mediation
- Merchandising knowledge
- Relationship selling
- Inventory control procedures
- Cash handling accuracy
- Listening skills
- Verbal/written communication
- Inventory management
- Cash register operation
- Product line expansion
- Reliable and punctual
- Active listening
- Customer service
- Team player mentality
- Energetic self-starter
- Outgoing personality
Timeline
Sales Associate
Texas Blue Lake Pools
05.2018 - Current
Dance Instructor
Lone Star Ballet
01.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Ballet Performance
University of Oklahoma
High School Diploma -
Amarillo High School
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