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SalesAssociate

Milissia Larsen

Customer Service
Redding,FL

Summary

Goal-oriented individual versed in greeting high-volume of customers and recommending merchandise based on individual requirements. Skilled at creating displays to promote higher sales, completing cash register transactions and maintaining accurate records of all transactions.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

TROC Global
Brooksville, FL
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
  • Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty

Cashier Assistant Manager

7-Eleven
Brooksville, FL
04.2021 - 02.2022
  • Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
  • Built positive relationships with customers to increase repeat business.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Delegated daily tasks to employees, streamlining daily progress and efficiency.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.

Merchandiser Specialist

Costa
Brooksville, FL
06.2020 - 02.2021
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information and pricing.
  • Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
  • Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
  • Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.
  • Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
  • Assembled quarter and full-size point of purchase promotional displays.
  • Worked with managers and advertising directors to optimize promotions.

Personal Shopper

Walmart
Brooksville, FL
05.2019 - 01.2021

Maintained high satisfaction ratings by completing orders quickly and making good selections for customers.

  • Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
  • Reviewed customer orders closely to locate desired items and checked app regularly to identify changes.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness.

Assistant Manager

Cici's Pizza
Brooksville, FL
01.2017 - 10.2019
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
  • Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
  • Planned team-building exercises to increase employee performance and job satisfaction.
  • Achieved recognition for contribution to store success by optimizing sales.
  • Reviewed sales and gross profit reports to determine options for increasing market growth.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales

Waitress/Bartender

Stike City
Spring Hill, FL
07.2014 - 10.2018
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.

Server/ Caregiver/Front Desk Receptionist

Riverview Terrace
Roseburg, OR
04.2003 - 05.2014
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
  • Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
  • Collected room deposits, fees and payments.
  • Monitored office supplies by checking inventory and placing orders.
  • Responded swiftly to room requests and other inquiries made via establishment website, email or phone.
  • Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages

Education

Skin And Nail Certification - Full Speciality

Bene's Career Academy
Brooksville, FL
03.2016

GED -

Umpqua Community College
Roseburg, OR
06.2005

Skills

  • Upselling Techniques
  • Stocking and Receiving
  • POS System Operations
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Cash Handling
  • Product Recommendations
  • Customer Service
  • Upselling Products and Services
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Answering Customer Questions
  • Sales Leadership
  • Credit and Cash Transactions

Timeline

Sales Associate

TROC Global
01.2022 - 03.2022

Cashier Assistant Manager

7-Eleven
04.2021 - 02.2022

Merchandiser Specialist

Costa
06.2020 - 02.2021

Personal Shopper

Walmart
05.2019 - 01.2021

Assistant Manager

Cici's Pizza
01.2017 - 10.2019

Waitress/Bartender

Stike City
07.2014 - 10.2018

Server/ Caregiver/Front Desk Receptionist

Riverview Terrace
04.2003 - 05.2014

Skin And Nail Certification - Full Speciality

Bene's Career Academy

GED -

Umpqua Community College
Milissia LarsenCustomer Service