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KENNEDY SOWELLS

Katy

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavior Technician

Rise With Aba
01.2024 - Current
  • Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
  • Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
  • Assisted clients in identifying and setting goals to promote positive behavior development.
  • Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.

Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty Inc.
10.2022 - 01.2024
  • Showed customers how to apply makeup and other products to achieve desired looks
  • Built and deepened productive and positive customer relationships with high-quality service and focus on gaining loyalty
  • Developed connections to offer guests best-in-class experience with skincare, makeup, and fragrance.
  • Educated customers on proper product usage techniques, fostering confidence in their ability to replicate results at home.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.

Key Holder

Plato's Closet
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Open store daily, process new incoming merchandise, train new hires, create displays, basic housekeeping, post on the company Instagram, close store occasionally
  • Supervised bank deposits and security procedures to support store opening and closing
  • Coordinated floor moves, merchandising, and display maintenance and monitored floor stock to keep popular items available to buyers
  • Assisted in general housekeeping to maintain store image.

Lead Cashier/Sales Associate

The Cotton On Group
07.2021 - 01.2022
  • Trained new hires and seasonal employees on register
  • Contributed to visual merchandising
  • Processed and organized shipment
  • Worked 40 hours a week as part-time associate.

Lead Cashier

Finish Line
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer with diligent attention to detail and accurate counting practices.
  • Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
  • Resolved customer complaints empathetically yet professionally, salvaging potentially negative experiences into positive ones.
  • Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
  • Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies, and sales goals.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Houston Community College
Houston, TX

High school diploma -

Lawrence E Elkins High School
Missouri City, TX

Skills

  • Merchandising
  • Cashiering
  • POS
  • Sales
  • Cash Handling
  • Computer Skills
  • Retail Sales
  • Computer Operation
  • Communication Skills
  • Customer service
  • Organizational Skills
  • Retail Management
  • Shift Management
  • Time Management
  • Upselling
  • Products knowledge
  • Retail experience
  • Training & development

Timeline

Behavior Technician

Rise With Aba
01.2024 - Current

Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty Inc.
10.2022 - 01.2024

Key Holder

Plato's Closet
01.2022 - 06.2022

Lead Cashier/Sales Associate

The Cotton On Group
07.2021 - 01.2022

Lead Cashier

Finish Line
05.2021 - 08.2021

Associate of Arts -

Houston Community College

High school diploma -

Lawrence E Elkins High School
KENNEDY SOWELLS