Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
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SalesAssociate

Michael KNOCHIN

Westwood,MA

Summary

Retail professional- Multi-tasking Manager well-known for creating positive environments where employees can thrive and succeed. Detailed and quick-paced and a true team player. Pursuing a new sales-driven role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued. Responsible and mature who thrives in fast-paced environments. Enjoys working as part of a team to achieve sales goals, Merchandising, Pos systems and cash handling. Extensive experience in customer service.

Work History

Store Manager

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Canton/ Brockton , MA
  • Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits.
  • Trained and developed new associates on POS system and key sales tactics.
  • Increased sales. Always up sell on products
  • Assigned work to team members based on company needs, personal strengths and job knowledge.
  • Monitored security and handled incidents in a calm and professional manner.
  • Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store.
  • Hired, trained and evaluated personnel in sales and marketing.
  • I was in charge opening and closing store operations.
  • Hired and interviewed new employees.
  • Always made sure store was covered with staff and make sure cash drawers were accurate at all times.
  • Making sure all customers are greeted and thanked and appreciated for there business. Also making sure customers get the best service all the time. If for some reason a customer had a bad experience I would go out of my way to make it better.
  • I was in charge of ordering products adding new prices to pos system and managed marketing for the store promotions.
  • I took control of scheduling employees.
  • I cleaned frozen yogurt machines, always change flavors and always maintained a clean store environment.
  • I was a coordinator in marketing and took care of all events setting up an clean up and managing 2 stores. functions, birthday parties and more and reaching out to allot of clients colleges, charities, schools and more.
  • daily deposits, making sure store had enough change
  • Food prep, Food safety
  • Making sure customer get great quality food 

Shift Manager

Dunkin' Donuts
Hull/ Cohasset , MA
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Maintained cleanliness and presentation of stock room and production floor.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and empathetic manner.
  • Operated a cash register for cash, and credit card transactions.
  • Cleaned Coolata machine, ran drive thru and front counter sales
  • Food Prep/ Food Safety
  • Stocked and refill products when needed also prep baked when needed.
  • Open to close store when needed.
  • I was in charge making sure food safety logs were filled out daily for every shift 

Sales Associate

International Bicycle Centers
Boston, MA
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain the visual appeal of the store.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor.
  • Greeted customers and ascertained customers' needs.
  • Monitored entrances, exits and fitting rooms for signs of theft.
  • Kept work areas clean and neat at all times.
  • Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays.
  • I rang up customers on cash register pos system all methods of payments and returns.

Kitchen Staff

Eagle Hill School
Hardwick, MA

I was in charge of ordering Green Mountain Coffee

I helped serve lunch/ dinner on hot bar to students

Kitchen prep food 

Maintained the salad bar 

  • Stocked and maintained cleanliness of stations.

Store Manager

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
Westwood, MA
04.2022 - Current

Sales Associate

HomeSense
Westwood, MA
12.2021 - Current

Education

High School Diploma -

Eagle Hill School
Hardwick, MA

Business/ Marketing / All major studies

Massasoit Community College
Canton, MA

Skills

  • Cash register operation
  • Relationship building
  • Merchandising expertise
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Product knowledge
  • Merchandising understanding
  • Inventory management
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opening and closing procedures
  • Upselling
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Excellent people skills
  • Customer service focus
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Food Safety Certified

Timeline

Store Manager

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
04.2022 - Current

Sales Associate

HomeSense
12.2021 - Current

Store Manager

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt

Shift Manager

Dunkin' Donuts

Sales Associate

International Bicycle Centers

Kitchen Staff

Eagle Hill School

High School Diploma -

Eagle Hill School

Business/ Marketing / All major studies

Massasoit Community College
Michael KNOCHIN