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hobbies
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Kendall Merritt

Elk Grove,CA

Summary

Adaptable Demonstrator with a fun and friendly attitude and works varying hours. Skilled at selling products or services to customers by using product knowledge and entertaining presentations. Driven to exceed sales goals and build great relationships with the customer base. Friendly Demonstrator with success in providing high-quality customer service and satisfaction. Reliable and personable with exceptional communication and presentation talents. Skilled in setting up demonstration space and maintaining computerized records of product sales and event activity.

I also have experience in custodial and janitorial cleaning, where maintained the cleanliness of the said store or establishment by use of the proper equipment, fair knowledge of chemical safety and use, restocking supplies and toiletries, sanitation and a keen interest to learn new and necessary cleaning procedures.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

CDS Demonstrator

Costco
11.2021 - Current
  • Provided coupons, product samples, and informational brochures to customers.
  • Kept working area clean and organized and returned items to proper locations following demonstrations.
  • Spoke with interested customers and provided additional product information.
  • Assisted customers in locating items, addressed questions, and provided product samples.
  • Demonstrated and explained dry/wet good products to persuade customers to complete purchases.
  • Arranged demonstration areas to be appealing in order to grab the attention of potential prospective customers.
  • Organized and stocked merchandise to keep necessary levels for sales demand.
  • Provided coupons, product samples and informational brochures to customers.
  • Consistently kept working area clean and organized and returned items to proper locations following demonstrations.
  • Demonstrated and explained wet/dry products to persuade customers to complete purchases.
  • Prepared presentations to target audiences based on specific demographics and product details.
  • Arranged demonstration areas to be appealing to attract attention of prospective customers.
  • Assisted customers in locating items, addressed questions and provided product samples.
  • Set up product displays before demonstrations and checked after completing presentation to maintain attractive sales space.
  • Maintained clean, organized and professional work environment.
  • Greeted customers warmly and pleasantly answered inquiries.
  • Worked with team to achieve sales goals for products.
  • Consistently kept working area clean and organized and returned items to proper locations following demonstrations

Hand Packager

PRIDE Industries
12.2014 - 10.2021
  • Reviewed orders by inspecting labeling, packaging, and contents.
  • Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes and crates.
  • Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments.
  • Maintained neat, clean, and safe workspace to avoid hazards and increase safety by 89%.
  • Promoted delivery productivity by accurately labeling and organizing containers.
  • Quickly and properly wrapped and boxed Milk and Dry Good items, maintaining uniformity to meet fulfillment targets.
  • Labeled packages with appropriate shipping information for accurate deliveries.
  • Assembled packages according to meet specific customer requirements.

Clerk Processor

Goodwill Industries
01.2010 - 12.2014
  • 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.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.

Sales Associate

Walgreens
06.2007 - 07.2007
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.

Education

High School Diploma -

Florin High School
Sacramento, CA
01.2009

Skills

  • Sanitation Practices
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Sample Distribution
  • Customer Service and Assistance
  • Preparation of Demonstrations
  • Dependable and Cooperative
  • Selling Techniques
  • Customer Interaction
  • Display Set-Up and Arrangement
  • Effective Customer Communication
  • Excellent Verbal Communication Skills

hobbies

My main hobby is painting and drawing, I am a hands-on freestyle artist in sketches and paintings. 

I love to cook and bake various dishes, and I'm able to read and follow recipes and cooking from simple to advanced full course meals to basic lunches along with baking cookies, brownies, cakes and cobblers.


I enjoy reading and listening to music, audiobooks, and studying languages is also favored past time.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Italian
Limited Working
Irish
Elementary

Timeline

CDS Demonstrator

Costco
11.2021 - Current

Hand Packager

PRIDE Industries
12.2014 - 10.2021

Clerk Processor

Goodwill Industries
01.2010 - 12.2014

Sales Associate

Walgreens
06.2007 - 07.2007

High School Diploma -

Florin High School
Kendall Merritt