Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Timeline

Michelle Chaux

Ulta Cosmetics
Wayne,New Jersey
1
Language
4
years of professional experience

Early-career professional with proven success in loyalty program growth, credit card conversions, and high-volume guest interactions. Recognized for calm problem-solving, accurate POS work, and strong communication at the register. Ready to support sales goals, guest satisfaction, and efficient store operations.

Work History

Lead Counter Sales Associate

1 Year 5 Months
Ulta Cosmetics | 06.2025 - Current
  • Credit Card Acquisition: Maintained a 0.86% credit conversion rate, consistently pacing above store goals by pitching immediate cost savings and loyalty benefits to 100+ guests daily
  • Loyalty Program Growth: Captured new guest data and reactivated dormant accounts, contributing to the store's top-tier ranking in regional loyalty compliance.
  • Objection Handling: Leveraged strong product and promotional knowledge to overcome customer hesitations at the register, turning standard checkouts into revenue-driving interactions.
  • Top-performing front-end seller, consistently exceeding monthly store goals by maintaining a 0.90% loyalty sign-up rate and a 0.86% credit card conversion rate.
  • High conversion rates for non-member guests into loyalty program members by effectively communicating the immediate rewards and personalized value of the program.
  • Operated POS transactions accurately while handling cash,returns, and exchanges.

Head Hostess

2 Years 4 Months
Sushi Lounge | 09.2022 - 01.2025
  • Served as the primary restaurant ambassador, welcoming 200+ nightly guests and establishing an immediate positive customer experience
  • Optimizing dining room floor layout and seating rotation during peak hours, maximizing table turns and reducing wait times
  • Resolved guest concerns quickly, preserving positive dining experiences and service standards.
  • De-escalating guest complaints regarding long wait times with calm professionalism, successfully retaining customer loyalty and maintaining a smooth flow

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Montclair State University | Montclair, NJ | 05-2025
  • 3.5 GPA
  • Study Abroad: Barcelona, Spain, Political Science/Spanish Major(s)

Bachelor of Science - Spanish

Montclair State University | Montclair, NJ | 05-2025

3.5 GPA

  • Study Abroad: Barcelona, Spain, Political Science/Spanish Major(s)

Skills

Key skills: High-Volume Customer Service
POS Operations
Cash Reconciliation
Loyalty Program Sign-Ups
Complaint De-escalation
Store Opening/Closing
Team Support
Team Leader.
Customer service expertise
Sales strategy development
Effective negotiation
Sales Techniques

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Lead Counter Sales Associate

Ulta Cosmetics
06.2025 - CurrentRead More

Head Hostess

Sushi Lounge
09.2022 - 01.2025Read More

Montclair State University

Bachelor of Science from Political Science
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Montclair State University

Bachelor of Science from Spanish
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Michelle Chaux