Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
VOLUNTEER WORK
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Malik Vaden

Reno,NV

Summary

Dedicated and personable retail sales associate seeking a position at DICK’S Sporting Goods where I can leverage my strong communication and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional customer service and contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Journeys
Reno, NV
07.2025 - Current
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Promptly assist customer inquiries
  • Offer solutions to address customer needs
  • Constantly exceeds daily sales goals
  • Maintains a clean and organized sales floor
  • Collaborative & cooperative team player
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Desire to succeed in fast-paced retail environment
  • Willingness to learn
  • Ability to work night and weekend shifts
  • Ability to climb, reach, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds
  • Stand for long periods of time

Sales Associate

Finish Line, Inc
Reno, NV
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Assisted customers in product selection and inquiries, enhancing overall shopping experience.
  • Maintained organized and clean sales floor, ensuring optimal product presentation.
  • Processed transactions accurately using POS systems to facilitate smooth checkout experiences.
  • Collaborated with team members to restock inventory and meet customer demand efficiently.

Education

Honors Diploma - General Studies

Wooster High School
Reno, NV
06.2026

Skills

  • Exceptional customer service
  • Well-developed listening skills
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent people skills
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Goal oriented
  • Relationship building
  • Outgoing personality
  • Flexible schedule
  • Stocking and receiving
  • Product upselling

Additional Information

SPORTS

Basketball 2014-present

Baseball (2013-2019, 2022~present)

VOLUNTEER WORK

Usher at Annual NAACP Dinner (2023-2025), Operating the game clock for numerous basketball tournaments, lawn mowing (2022-2024, dog sitting and shoveling snow for neighbors.

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Sales Associate

Journeys
07.2025 - Current

Sales Associate

Finish Line, Inc
06.2024 - 09.2024

Honors Diploma - General Studies

Wooster High School