Matthew Sommer
Summary
Motivated and personable leader with three plus years of leading and helping people. Skilled at creating new and relevant ideas, managing workflow, creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers and helping improving daily expectations. Strong leader and follower known for my people skills as well as problem solving.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
1032 Space
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2021 - Current
- Becoming knowledgeable with product and directing customers based on knowledge.
- Leading Sales Floor, leading customers towards their desired wants within the store.
- Developing relationships with consistent customers
- Maintain and check inventory status for all products
- Receive and disburse shipments regularly
- Make routine online orders for customers
- Routinely help with buying for the store
- Fold all designer and high fashion pieces with the correct fold lines
- Photograph and create shoots for e-commerce as well as Instagram.
Assistant Manager of Fitness
Serrano Fitness Center
El Dorado Hills, CA
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Received and routed incoming calls and correspondence to promote timely communication.
- Maintained organized filing system of paper and electronic documents.
- Verified operation of office equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements and calling for repairs.
- Checked office supplies stock and placed orders to maintain levels.
- Maintained office safety by screening visitors, updating logs and issuing temporary passes.
Creative Intern
Elevation Church
Charlotte, NC
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Managed the reception area to monitor scheduled appointments for business executives.
- Liaised with management and instructors to receive constructive criticism for areas needing improvement.
- Performed teachings to staff and fellow interns about selected topics vital to growth and development
- Completed assigned duties and consistently produced high volume of work to support daily business needs.
- Led trips with staff kids and youth to different states where youth can learn and grow in the history of our country and expand their cultural views.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Server/Host
Nevada Country Club
Nevada, MO
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Arranged place settings with fresh tablecloths, tableware and flowers to create appealing tables.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Missouri Baptist University
St Louis, MO12.2021
Associate of Arts - Pastoral Leadership/Creative Film
Hillsong College
Sydney, Australia 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Nevada High School
Nevada, MO05.2017
Skills
- Networking
- communication
- Recordkeeping
- Serving/Greeting customers
- Project organization
- Customer service
- Multitasking
- Detail Oriented
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
1032 Space
07.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager of Fitness
Serrano Fitness Center
08.2020 - 03.2021
Creative Intern
Elevation Church
01.2019 - 04.2019
Server/Host
Nevada Country Club
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Missouri Baptist University
Associate of Arts - Pastoral Leadership/Creative Film
Hillsong College
High School Diploma -
Nevada High School