Laura Del Alto
Ridgecrest
Summary
Dynamic Sales Associate with a proven track record at EXPRESS, excelling in customer service and cash handling. Recognized for boosting sales through relationship-building and effective product recommendations. Adept at training new staff and fostering teamwork, contributing to a positive store environment and achieving sales targets. Passionate about enhancing customer satisfaction and store performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
EXPRESS (Clothing)
11.2011 - 11.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
- Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
- Assisted in inventory management tasks, such as stock replenishment and cycle counts, to ensure product availability.
- Led team meetings focused on sales techniques and product features, boosting overall team performance.
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
Education
No Degree - Child Development
Cerro Coso Community College
Ridgecrest, CA08-2026
No Degree - General Studies
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA08-2018
Skills
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent people skills
- Goal oriented
- Money handling
- Cash register operation
- Stocking and receiving
- Store opening and closing
- Sales training
- Shipment processing
- Fitting room maintenance
- Friendly and outgoing
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sales Associate
EXPRESS (Clothing)
11.2011 - 11.2021
No Degree - Child Development
Cerro Coso Community College
No Degree - General Studies
San Diego City College
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