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Madelyn Strauss

Iowa City

Summary

I have gained an extensive amount of knowledge from six years in retail, four years in college, and traveling abroad. All of these experiences are beneficial to my employer. I can engage with all types of people, make them feel comfortable, and help them with their needs. I am looking for an opportunity where I will be able to continue to work on, and improve, these skills. I want to find a setting that is right for me, and that will give me skills I can obtain and build on for my intended long-term career. My desire to work in the library setting comes from my own passion and drive, as well as my commitment to preserving materials for the public's use.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

Marshalls TJX Companies
Coralville
04.2024 - Current
  • Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • Processed credit card transactions quickly and securely.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
  • Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
  • Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
  • Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
  • Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.

Sales Associate

TJ Maxx, TJX Companies
Dubuque
07.2017 - 08.2023
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
  • Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
  • Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
  • Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, And Philosophy

Cornell College
Mount Vernon
05-2023

Master of Arts - Library And Information Science

The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Skills

  • Product knowledge
  • Customer service
  • Transaction processing
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Reading comprehension skills
  • Problem solving
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Written and oral communication skills

Certification

  • Graduate Special Certificate in the Center for the Book and Book Studies The University of Iowa, Expected 2026
  • Graduate Special Certificate in Special Collections Librarianship and Archives at The University of Iowa, Expected Spring 2026

Work In Publications

  • Cornell College Literary Magazine Open Field

served on the editorial board for all four years: The Selection Committee(2019-2020) Publicist(2020-2021), Assistant Editor(2020-2023)

Cornell College Literary Chapbook Poetry For....

published for the following poems A Variation of Bottles(2020), The Witch of the Wood(2021), A Longing For Who I Can Be(2022), The Bird That Matters(2023)

Affiliations

  • Private Book Collector

This collection process has taught me a lot about what I want to do in the future, and how to balance my time and energy with my passions and school and my career.

Timeline

Sales Associate

Marshalls TJX Companies
04.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

TJ Maxx, TJX Companies
07.2017 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, And Philosophy

Cornell College

Master of Arts - Library And Information Science

The University of Iowa

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