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LEAH BRIGGS

Yuba City

Summary

Sales professional with proven track record in retail environments, focusing on customer interaction and sales growth. Known for reliability and adaptability in meeting dynamic customer needs and market conditions. Possesses strong communication and collaboration skills, contributing to team success and consistent achievement of sales goals.


Reliable and upbeat sales associate successful at promoting customer loyalty, satisfaction and purchases with consultative techniques and diligent attention to individual needs. Knowledgeable about product merchandising, payment processing and cleaning. Dedicated and dependable relationship-builder with excellent organizational strengths and superior work ethic.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Boot Barn
05.2025 - Current
  • Organize racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handle cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Manage returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Print and Marketing

Staples
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Providing customer service and building orders, assisting the self-serve area, shipping department, producing print orders and finishing products.

Front End Clerk

BelAir
04.2019 - 12.2022
  • I was a cashier, doing customer service, working a register and bagging groceries.
  • I also worked in the office and post office.

Yoga Instructor

The Yoga Seed Collective
04.2011 - 04.2020
  • I taught three classes a week in Hatha Flow and Yin/Yang Yoga.
  • I was also a co-instructor for the Yoga Seed's annual 200-hour Teacher Training Program, teaching the foundations of Yoga, physically and philosophically.
  • I have training in Trauma Informed Yoga, Social Justice and Non-Violent Communication.
  • These skills are valuable in working with the public and building teamwork in communities.

Yoga Instructor

Rise Wellness
02.2008 - 04.2020
  • I taught three classes a week in Vinyasa Yoga.
  • I have worked with all levels and abilities.

Administrative Assistant

Francis House of Sacramento
03.2003 - 05.2017
  • Francis House is a non-profit serving people experiencing homelessness in Sacramento, CA.
  • I was the assistant to the executive director.
  • My duties included handling payroll, paying bills, communications, graphic design for promotional material and fundraising.

Photo Editor and Photojournalist

Now Newspaper chain
06.1988 - 10.2001
  • I photographed local news, features and sports.
  • I also created assignments and wrote articles.
  • I've won numerous awards for my photography.

Education

Photography

Western Pacific Academy of Photography
Victoria, B.C.

Certified Yoga instructor -

It's Yoga
San Francisco, CA

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Excellent people skills
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Flexible schedule
  • Sales strategies
  • POS system operation
  • Listening skills
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills

Hobbies and Interests

Camping, Hiking, Hot springs, Cooking, Eating, Dance, Art, Music, Philosophy, Trying something new

Timeline

Sales Associate

Boot Barn
05.2025 - Current

Print and Marketing

Staples
01.2022 - 01.2025

Front End Clerk

BelAir
04.2019 - 12.2022

Yoga Instructor

The Yoga Seed Collective
04.2011 - 04.2020

Yoga Instructor

Rise Wellness
02.2008 - 04.2020

Administrative Assistant

Francis House of Sacramento
03.2003 - 05.2017

Photo Editor and Photojournalist

Now Newspaper chain
06.1988 - 10.2001

Photography

Western Pacific Academy of Photography

Certified Yoga instructor -

It's Yoga