Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Timeline
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Kiajah J. Utley

Roxbury,MA

Summary

Hardworking, enthusiastic employee. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Passionate about promoting lasting customer satisfaction by delivering quality service. Enjoys being able to gain and provide to new insight that can create a better environment.

Overview

8
years of professional experience

Work History

Sunglass Hut

Sales Representative
06.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.

MCLA

Fitness Center Attendant
09.2021 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Instructed members on proper techniques for exercise and equipment.
  • Promoted safe and inclusive environment for club clients and members.
  • Utilized effective record-keeping system for tracking customer information.
  • Encouraged participants to stay motivated and reach fitness goals.

Charles River Community Health

Customer Service Representative
05.2021 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Tracked customer service cases and updated service software with customer information.
  • Sought ways to improve processes and services provided.
  • Developed and updated databases to handle customer data.
  • Utilized customer service software to manage interactions and track customer satisfaction.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.

MCLA, Covid Test Site

Receptionist
01.2021 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Manage flow of those incoming and outgoing for testing
  • Improve social skills while working among other employees
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Welcomed students & staff with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
  • Checked-in visitors and managed logbooks

Roxbury YMCA

Sales Representative
07.2016 - 11.2020

Job overview

  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
  • Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.

Franklin Park Coalition

Volunteer
07.2015 - 07.2015

Job overview

  • Passed out flyers for events
  • Set up food station, dance floor, and chairs
  • Participated in a

Education

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MA

Bachelor of Science from Biology Pre-Vet
05.2023

Boston Community Leadership Academy
Boston, MA

Diploma
05.2019

University Overview

High School completion

Skills

  • Computer:
  • Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Personal: Highly organized and enjoys working with others
  • Outreach
  • Documentation
  • Organization
  • Sales Expertise
  • Google Docs
  • Maintaining Customer Database
  • Problem-Solving Strengths
  • Inside and Outside Sales

Additional Information

  • HONORS & AWARDS , High Honor (2018) High honors (2019) Honorable Mention (2019)

Timeline

Sales Representative

Sunglass Hut
06.2022 - Current

Fitness Center Attendant

MCLA
09.2021 - 05.2022

Customer Service Representative

Charles River Community Health
05.2021 - 08.2021

Receptionist

MCLA, Covid Test Site
01.2021 - 05.2021

Sales Representative

Roxbury YMCA
07.2016 - 11.2020

Volunteer

Franklin Park Coalition
07.2015 - 07.2015

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Bachelor of Science from Biology Pre-Vet

Boston Community Leadership Academy

Diploma