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Leslie Garcia

Valley Center,CA

Summary

Dynamic retail professional with a proven track record at Ulta Beauty Inc., excelling in customer service and relationship building. Adept at achieving sales goals through effective product recommendations and upselling techniques. Recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction and maintaining a clean, organized store environment, contributing to a positive shopping experience.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Associate

Ulta Beauty Inc.
02.2021 - 12.2022
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
  • Assisted in managing inventory levels, accurately processing shipments, and restocking merchandise as needed.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, minimizing wait times for customers at checkout.
  • Developed strong relationships with repeat clients, leading to increased loyalty and return visits.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet and exceed monthly sales targets consistently.
  • Enhanced visual merchandising displays by arranging products strategically, attracting more customers to the store.
  • Promoted special offers and events by engaging with customers on the sales floor, driving awareness of promotions and boosting sales conversion rates.
  • Increased sales revenue through effective product recommendations tailored to individual customers.
  • Consistently met personal sales goals through proactive engagement with customers and upselling techniques when appropriate.
  • Contributed to loss prevention efforts by maintaining vigilant awareness of potential theft risks on the sales floor and reporting suspicious activities as required.

Retail Worker

Mershops Mall
03.2021 - 11.2021
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills when collaborating with fellow employees or assisting customers with inquiries or concerns.
  • Maintained a clean and organized sales floor, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized assistance and product recommendations.
  • Resolved customer issues promptly and professionally, ensuring their continued loyalty to the brand.
  • Managed returns and exchanges process smoothly, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction even during difficult situations.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Assisted in training new employees on store policies and procedures, contributing to a cohesive team environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to execute store promotions and sales events, driving revenue growth.

Barista

Starbucks
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.

Restaurant Waiter

El Rey Restaurant
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas for optimal guest experience.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Supported fellow waitstaff through teamwork during busy times, sharing responsibilities as needed.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in positive feedback from guests.
  • Processed cash and credit card transactions accurately, maintaining accountability for all sales revenue generated during shifts.
  • Balanced excellent customer service with efficient task completion by multitasking effectively throughout each shift.
  • Managed multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy on order placement and delivery.
  • Addressed guest concerns promptly and professionally, fostering a positive dining atmosphere.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively during busy shifts, ensuring prompt attention to all guests'' needs.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
  • Contributed to efficient restaurant operations by assisting in bussing tables during peak hours.
  • Assisted in training new waitstaff members, contributing to a cohesive team environment.
  • Effectively communicated dietary restrictions and allergies to kitchen staff, ensuring accurate meal preparation for guests.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff to enable accurate food preparation.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
  • Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
  • Supported needs of Number- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for Type restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.

Education

Valley Center High School
Valley Center, CA
06.2018

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Customer assistance
  • Cash handling
  • Customer engagement
  • Retail sales
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Store opening and closing
  • Flexible schedule
  • Money handling
  • Product knowledge
  • Cash register operation
  • Relationship building
  • Professional appearance
  • Stocking and receiving
  • Store maintenance
  • Retail store operations
  • FLUENT IN LANGUAGE
  • Sales goals attainment
  • Fashion sense

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Barista

Starbucks
01.2022 - 08.2022

Restaurant Waiter

El Rey Restaurant
05.2021 - 09.2021

Retail Worker

Mershops Mall
03.2021 - 11.2021

Retail Sales Associate

Ulta Beauty Inc.
02.2021 - 12.2022

Valley Center High School

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