Marquise Mcknight
The Bronx
Summary
Results-oriented Sales Associate Manager experienced in training associates and managing inventory effectively. Achieved significant sales growth through strategic visual merchandising and promotional displays, while fostering team collaboration and engagement. Committed to enhancing customer satisfaction and store standards, leveraging skills to drive overall business success.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Instructor
Miyake Mugler Co
Bronxville
01.2016 - Current
- Instructed diverse dance styles in a supportive and engaging environment.
- Designed lesson plans tailored to students' abilities and goals.
- Demonstrated choreography techniques for effective learning and performance.
- Organized and led dance workshops to enhance skill development.
- Collaborated with team members to create innovative class experiences.
- Provided constructive feedback to students for improvement and confidence-building.
- Promoted events and performances to increase student participation and engagement.
- Created a safe environment where students can learn without fear of criticism or judgment.
- Demonstrated proper technique while teaching new movements or steps.
- Developed and implemented dance classes for students of all ages, levels and abilities.
- Instructed students in the basics of various dance styles such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap and contemporary.
- Motivated students by providing positive reinforcement when appropriate.
- Planned special events such as recitals or competitions to showcase student work.
- Provided individual feedback on student performance to help them improve their skills.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and any issues that arise during class time.
- Maintained attendance, fees and rehearsal schedules for classes.
- Created choreography routines for soloists and groups based on specific themes or stories.
- Collaborated in team-based environment to uphold instruction quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Selected appropriate music for classes based on genre, speed and skill level required.
- Organized and monitored rehearsals to ensure the quality of performances.
- Encouraged creative expression through improvisation exercises.
- Taught a variety of techniques including stretching, leaps, turns and jumps.
- Assisted in designing costumes for performances according to the theme or story line chosen.
- Kept classrooms tidy and clean for group and one-on-one instruction.
- Regularly reviewed music selections for upcoming classes or performances.
- Advised parents on how they can best support their child's development in dance.
- Collaborated with other instructors to develop lessons plans that meet the needs of each student's level of ability.
- Upheld studio guidelines and legal requirements for dancer and staff protection.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
- Planned choreography for group performances and recitals.
Sales Associate
Trader Joe's
New York
10.2020 - 02.2024
- Assisted customers in selecting products and answering inquiries.
- Stocked shelves, ensuring product availability and organization.
- Operated point-of-sale system for efficient customer transactions.
- Maintained cleanliness and order throughout the store environment.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer shopping experience.
- Provided feedback on inventory levels to support restocking efforts.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and foster loyalty.
- Implemented promotional displays to attract customer attention effectively.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
- Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
- Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
- Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
Sales Associate Manager
Family Dollar
White Castle
- Trained new sales associates on store policies and procedures to foster compliance and operational consistency.
- Supported team in achieving sales goals through effective customer engagement.
- Created promotional displays that increased product visibility and attracted customer interest.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure stock availability for customers.
- Coordinated with management to implement visual merchandising strategies effectively.
- Conducted regular floor walks to maintain store organization and cleanliness.
- Created reports on customer service, sales activities, and inventory levels.
- Collaborated with marketing team to design campaigns that enhanced brand awareness and customer engagement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kentwood High School
Kentwood, LA05-2010
Skills
- Sales analysis
- Sales performance reporting
- Sales tracking
- Customer engagement
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Visual merchandising
- Financial records analysis
- Market and competitive analysis
- Employee training
- Recruitment
- Leadership development
- Performance management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Cash handling
- Meeting management
Affiliations
Dance coach
Timeline
Sales Associate
Trader Joe's
10.2020 - 02.2024
Dance Instructor
Miyake Mugler Co
01.2016 - Current
Sales Associate Manager
Family Dollar
High School Diploma -
Kentwood High School