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Meron Gelaye

Bloomington,IN

Summary

An attentive sales associate with experience working and communicating with with young adolescents and 2 years in sales. Has closed over 15 clients in package deals and products by tailoring to their needs and interests. Cultivated genuine relationships with clients and youth through a high energy and friendly spirit to create a positive and welcoming environment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

CycleBar Franchising
12.2021 - 01.2023
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate package deals based on their specific needs.
  • Developed new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting benefits of our club's offerings.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies with precision and focus, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.

Volunteer

Outreach Health Services
07.2023 - Current

Outreach is a christian based youth homeless shelter that provides basic needs and necessities for disadvantaged adolescents. At Outreach I worked as a relationship builder to help transform self perceptions of youth to promote social, emotional, physical, and spiritual health. This helped develop essential social and emotional skills and promoted environmental and community awareness. By the communities collective effort to improve lives of these young adults, valuable teamwork, leadership, and communication skills were learned.

Youth Soccer Coach

Lil' Kickers & Skills Institute - LKSOCCER.COM
09.2020 - 09.2021
  • Developed strong communication channels with parents, by providing regular updates on youth progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Promoted communication between youth and helped them develop social, physical, and emotional skills through team building activities and games based around soccer.
  • Provided high energy and friendly spirit toward youth and parents to ensure a welcoming and nurturing environment.

Cashier

Panera Bread
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.

Education

Associate of Science - Epidemiology

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana
05.2026

Skills

  • Microsoft Offices and Outlook
  • Experience communicating and interacting with youth
  • Client Account Management
  • Resolving Customer Complaints
  • Time Management

Affiliations

  • Freelance Graphic Design
  • Social Media Coordinator for 2 different Campus Organizations

Timeline

Volunteer

Outreach Health Services
07.2023 - Current

Sales Associate

CycleBar Franchising
12.2021 - 01.2023

Cashier

Panera Bread
04.2021 - 09.2021

Youth Soccer Coach

Lil' Kickers & Skills Institute - LKSOCCER.COM
09.2020 - 09.2021

Associate of Science - Epidemiology

Indiana University Bloomington
Meron Gelaye