Layden Baros
Summary
Retail sales professional versed in product placement, upselling, and product knowledge. Pleasant, hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills. Well trained in inventory receiving and organization of warehouse/ stockroom areas.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
SALES ASSOCIATE
Tradehome Shoes
Pueblo, CO
08.2023 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Maximized profitability with strategic upselling techniques during one-on-one interactions with clients at the point of purchase.
- Utilized cross-selling techniques to introduce customers to complementary products, increasing average transaction size.
CASHIER/ ONLINE ORDER FULFILLMENT
Albertson's
Pueblo, CO
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Provided backup support for other departments when needed, showcasing versatility within the retail environment.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
INBOUND WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
Lowes Home Improvement
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Examined shipment contents and compared with manifests, invoices and orders to verify accuracy
- Delivered and route materials to departments used handtruck, conveyor and sorting bins
- Adhered to quality and service standards to support operational goals
- Recorded shipment data for reporting, accounting and recordkeeping purposes.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents and fostering a safe working environment for all employees.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to address fluctuating workload demands while maintaining a high level of productivity.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
PREP COOK/ CASHIER
Wendy's
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Performed cleaning tasks, keeping store neat and organized
- Engaged with guests to understand and anticipate customer service needs
- Cross-trained with other store departments and areas, supporting overall retail operations
- Operated cash register and POS to process sales transactions and handle payments
- Followed checklist to complete retail store opening and closing activities
- Alerted management to potential security issues, supporting loss prevention and reducing shrink.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Pueblo County High School
Pueblo, CO05.2023
Skills
- DECA Regional Champion, qualified for State of CO finals
- Football Team
- Track & Field Team
- Punctual and Reliable
- Effective Communication
- Customer Relations
- Clear Communication
- Team Goals
- Inventory Control
- Accurate Documentation
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Self-Motivated and Independent
References
References available upon request
Timeline
SALES ASSOCIATE
Tradehome Shoes
08.2023 - Current
CASHIER/ ONLINE ORDER FULFILLMENT
Albertson's
06.2022 - 08.2023
INBOUND WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
Lowes Home Improvement
04.2022 - 06.2022
PREP COOK/ CASHIER
Wendy's
05.2021 - 08.2021
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Pueblo County High School