Melvin Smith
Long Beach,MS
Summary
Hardworking Sales Associate committed to driving high sales in both slow and busy shifts. Organized and patient individual polished in handling customer complaints and replenishing stock. Flexible and outgoing team player commended for demonstrating honesty and integrity with customers, team members and supervisors. Committed to providing outstanding customer service, and maximizing sales. Focuses on team support and customer relationship building.
Persuasive and friendly individual poised to consistently exceed performance standards and sales targets. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Team Member
Crunch Fitness
Long Beach, Mississippi
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted members with equipment usage and fitness inquiries.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of gym facilities.
- Supported team in setting up and dismantling fitness events.
- Provided customer service to enhance member experience.
- Engaged with members to promote fitness programs and services.
- Monitored gym areas for safety compliance and equipment functionality.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Restocked shelves with products as needed.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in services offered.
- Received training on proper use of POS system for checkout processes.
- Performed cash register operations and handled monetary transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to ensure accuracy of stock levels on the sales floor.
- Set up promotional displays on the sales floor.
- Participated in monthly team meetings to discuss new products, strategies, sales goals.
- Assisted customers with product selection and purchase decisions.
Retail Sales Associate
Winn-Dixie Supermarkets
Long Beach, MS
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Assisted customers with product selection and answered inquiries.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance.
- Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.
- Participated in staff meetings and training sessions to improve product knowledge and sales techniques.
- Operated cash registers and processed transactions including sales, returns, and exchanges.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Columbia College
Columbia, MO07-2027
Skills
- Sales strategies
- Customer service
- Safety compliance
- Outgoing personality
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Calm demeanor
- Listening skills
Affiliations
I am an Amateur boxer registered with USA Boxing, with a record of 9-4. I am also a Barber who just recently graduated barber college.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate Team Member
Crunch Fitness
02.2025 - 08.2025
Retail Sales Associate
Winn-Dixie Supermarkets
06.2021 - 06.2023
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Columbia College