Merari Canales
Brentwood,NY
Summary
Dynamic sales associate with proven skills in customer service, problem-solving, and teamwork. Committed to building strong customer relationships and enhancing brand awareness through effective merchandising and engaging promotional events.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Target
Commack, NY
10.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to create visually appealing merchandise displays.
- Resolved customer inquiries and concerns promptly, fostering positive relationships.
- Trained new staff on store policies and sales techniques, promoting team effectiveness.
- Participated in promotional events, driving store traffic and increasing brand awareness.Provided friendly, professional customer service, assisting a high volume of guests daily
- Answered customer questions and directed them to the correct departments, similar to front-desk support
- Handled transactions accurately while maintaining attention to detail
- Managed multiple tasks at once in a fast-paced environment while staying organized
- Communicated clearly with team members and customers to resolve issues quickly
- Maintained a clean, organized workspace, ensuring a welcoming environment for guests
- Assisted with returns and problem-solving, demonstrating patience and professionalism
- Used store systems to look up products, check availability, and assist customers efficiently
- Built strong interpersonal skills by interacting with diverse customers
Sales Associate
Journeys Shoes
Deer Park, NY
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted customers in selecting footwear, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels, ensuring product availability for customers.
- Processed transactions efficiently, contributing to daily sales targets.
- Educated customers on product features and benefits, improving customer engagement.
- Operated cash register efficiently, processing high volumes of transactions accurately
- Served as primary stock associate, unloading shipments and organizing inventory
- Managed stockroom organization to ensure quick product access and efficient restocking
Store Manager
Cotton On Clothing
Bay Shore, NY
07.2025 - 03.2026
- Oversaw daily store operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing stock discrepancies through effective tracking methods.
- Developed and implemented staff training programs to enhance customer service skills.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and inform merchandising strategies.Maintained store presentation, ensuring visual merchandising standards were met
- Handled cash management, including registers, deposits, and end-of-day reconciliation
- Recruited and trained new employees, helping build a strong and reliable team
- Ensured compliance with company policies and safety procedures
Sales Associate
Kohl's
Commack, NY
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Participated in promotional events, driving store traffic and increasing brand awareness.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Care Studies
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood, NY05.2028
High School Diploma -
Central Islip Senior High School
Central Islip, NY06.2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Excellent people skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Relationship building
- Outgoing personality
- Cash handling
- Flexible schedule
Accomplishments
- Recognized by leadership for strong reliability and excellent customer service
- Frequently selected to assist in high-traffic areas due to efficiency and teamwork
- Helped maintain top-tier store standards during seasonal rushes and busy shifts
- Acknowledged for accuracy in cashier work and minimizing transaction errors
- Contributed to team success by consistently supporting coworkers and store goals
- Recognized by leadership for strong reliability and excellent customer service
- Frequently selected to assist in high-traffic areas due to efficiency and teamwork
- Helped maintain top-tier store standards during seasonal rushes and busy shifts
- Acknowledged for accuracy in cashier work and minimizing transaction errors
- Maintained consistent academic performance while balancing school and personal responsibilities
- Recognized for strong work ethic, responsibility, and participation in group projects
- Demonstrated leadership in school activities and collaborative assignments
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sales Associate
Target
10.2025 - Current
Store Manager
Cotton On Clothing
07.2025 - 03.2026
Sales Associate
Kohl's
06.2024 - 02.2025
Sales Associate
Journeys Shoes
05.2024 - Current
Associate of Science - Health Care Studies
Suffolk County Community College
High School Diploma -
Central Islip Senior High School