Maria De La Cruz
Terrell
Summary
Dedicated sales associate with strong customer service skills and a commitment to maintaining store organization. Proven ability to engage customers and enhance their shopping experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Gap Factory
Terrell, TX
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained visual merchandising standards, ensuring appealing product displays.
- Processed transactions accurately while handling cash and electronic payments.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily sales goals and improve service efficiency.
- Stocked merchandise on sales floor, ensuring inventory availability for customers.
- Provided support in maintaining store cleanliness and organization throughout shifts.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty
Team Member
Raising Cane's Restaurants
Terrell, TX
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment, ensuring timely order delivery and satisfaction.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely while preparing high-quality food items per established recipes.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and dining areas.
- Assisted in training new team members on operational procedures and company standards.
- Adhered to health and safety guidelines, maintaining compliance during all food handling processes.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
Internship Student
AmWINS
Dallas, TX
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes and improve efficiency.
- Participated in training sessions, building knowledge of industry standards and compliance requirements.
- Developed professional skills through hands-on experiences, including time management and effective communication.
- Improved internship experience by efficiently managing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
- Received positive feedback from supervisors, reflecting a strong commitment to personal growth and development throughout the internship program.
- Gained practical experience in various aspects of the field, applying academic knowledge to real-world situations.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new concepts and techniques as required for different assignments within the program.
- Assisted colleagues in their tasks when needed, fostering a supportive work environment.
Internship Student
North Dallas Bank & Trust
Dallas, TX
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Processed customer checks/payments.
- Stored files
- Organized files
- Sort Daily mail
Internship Student
Mi Escuelita Preschool Cockrell Hill
Dallas, TX
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported the lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
- Provided timely feedback to students on their performance, allowing them to make adjustments as needed for continued improvement.
- Facilitated effective learning experiences for students by utilizing a variety of instructional techniques to meet their unique needs.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
- Increased student engagement with dynamic lesson plans designed to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest teaching trends and methodologies, enhancing overall effectiveness as an educator.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep
Dallas, TXSkills
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Reliable and punctual
- Cash handling
- Flexible schedule
- Stocking and receiving
- Outgoing personality
- Store opening and closing
- Professional demeanor
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sales Associate
Gap Factory
10.2025 - Current
Team Member
Raising Cane's Restaurants
01.2025 - 09.2025
Internship Student
AmWINS
09.2023 - 05.2025
Internship Student
North Dallas Bank & Trust
09.2022 - 06.2023
Internship Student
Mi Escuelita Preschool Cockrell Hill
09.2021 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep