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Lena Morez

Kirtland,NM

Summary

Proven Sales Associate with a track record of excellence at J.Jill, adept in inventory control and customer service. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to achieving sales goals. Skilled in enhancing shopping experiences and adept at policy adherence, ensuring a 20% increase in customer satisfaction.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Jill Acquisition LLC
11.2023 - 12.2024
  • 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.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
  • Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Developed new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting the benefits of our product offerings.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.
  • Provided personalized shopping experiences for repeat customers by remembering their preferences and offering tailored recommendations.

Cashier

Burlington
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • 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.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
  • Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
  • Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
  • Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
  • Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.
  • Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures while processing transactions efficiently.
  • Promoted store promotions and incentive programs to increase overall sales revenue.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing stock shortages and minimizing wastage.
  • Developed rapport and fostered brand loyalty by offering personalized service.

Sales Associate

Jill Acquisition LLC
11.2019 - 06.2022
  • 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.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • 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.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to 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.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
  • Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
  • Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively and enticed shoppers to make purchases.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.
  • Provided personalized shopping experiences for repeat customers by remembering their preferences and offering tailored recommendations.
  • Enhanced store revenue by consistently exceeding personal sales targets through effective customer engagement and product knowledge.
  • Managed inventory to ensure product availability, contributing to uptick in sales.
  • Assisted in inventory management tasks, such as stock replenishment and cycle counts, to ensure product availability.
  • Increased customer loyalty with personalized shopping experiences and attentive service.
  • Provided training to new staff on sales techniques and store procedures, ensuring consistent customer service experience.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.

Sales Associate

Gymboree Group
12.2011 - 11.2019
  • 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.

Sales Associate

Bath & Body Works
09.2001 - 12.2011
  • 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.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • 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.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • 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.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
  • Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.

Sales Associate

Macy's
02.2002 - 12.2006
  • 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.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to 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.
  • Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
  • Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure adequate stock levels, minimizing out-of-stock situations that could impact customer satisfaction.
  • Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively and enticed shoppers to make purchases.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.
  • Provided personalized shopping experiences for repeat customers by remembering their preferences and offering tailored recommendations.
  • Organized in-store promotions and events to increase foot traffic and drive additional sales opportunities.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets.
  • Participated in visual merchandising, creating attractive displays that stimulated customer interest and sales.
  • Fostered collaborative work environment, sharing best practices and sales strategies with new hires.
  • Managed inventory to ensure product availability, contributing to uptick in sales.
  • Developed comprehensive product knowledge, enabling effective upselling and cross-selling.

Tariff Analyst

America West Airline
06.1997 - 05.2001
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
  • Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
  • Implemented predictive analytics techniques that enabled proactive adjustments to business strategies based on emerging trends.
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining data analysis processes and implementing automation tools.
  • Reduced errors in data entry, instituting rigorous quality control checks.
  • Streamlined reporting processes, significantly reducing time required to generate insights.
  • Streamlined data collection methods to improve speed and accuracy of analysis.
  • Enhanced report accuracy, conducting thorough data audits on regular basis.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and quality standards.
  • Enhanced data accuracy by meticulously validating and updating customer information in database.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.

Automated Rules Analyst

Continental Airlines
08.1991 - 06.1997
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
  • Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
  • Implemented predictive analytics techniques that enabled proactive adjustments to business strategies based on emerging trends.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction rates through detailed analysis of customer feedback data and subsequent improvements in service offerings.
  • Optimized resource allocation by conducting thorough cost-benefit analyses on potential investments.
  • Facilitated workshops on data visualization tools, enhancing team's reporting capabilities.
  • Conducted in-depth market analysis to identify trends, guiding strategy adjustments for competitive advantage.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and quality standards.
  • Drove revenue growth by identifying underperforming areas and recommending solutions.
  • Reduced errors in data entry, instituting rigorous quality control checks.
  • Enhanced report accuracy, conducting thorough data audits on regular basis.
  • Enhanced customer engagement by analyzing behavior patterns and suggesting targeted marketing strategies.
  • Enhanced data accuracy by meticulously validating and updating customer information in database.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.

Education

Elementary Education -

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Airline Travel - Airline And Travel Agency

Northwest Schools
Portland, OR
06.1988

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Reliable and punctual
  • POS system operation
  • Stocking and receiving
  • New teller training
  • Cash register operation
  • Merchandise display
  • Energetic self-starter

Languages

Navajo
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sales Associate

Jill Acquisition LLC
11.2023 - 12.2024

Cashier

Burlington
11.2022 - 05.2023

Sales Associate

Jill Acquisition LLC
11.2019 - 06.2022

Sales Associate

Gymboree Group
12.2011 - 11.2019

Sales Associate

Macy's
02.2002 - 12.2006

Sales Associate

Bath & Body Works
09.2001 - 12.2011

Tariff Analyst

America West Airline
06.1997 - 05.2001

Automated Rules Analyst

Continental Airlines
08.1991 - 06.1997

Elementary Education -

Brigham Young University

Airline Travel - Airline And Travel Agency

Northwest Schools
Lena Morez