Natalie Sharp
Williston,SC
Summary
Experienced Sales Assistant with expertise in store opening and closing procedures, money handling and merchandising. Manages sales tasks with efficiency and accuracy. Proficient in monitoring security and serving diverse customer needs. Resourceful Sales Agent skilled in convincing, persuading and closing sales deals. Outside sales specialist with strength in negotiations, e-commerce and customer service. Excellent interpersonal and time management skills. Hardworking, reliable and diligent employee
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Representative
Census Bureau
Williston, SC
08.2019 - Current
- Followed safety procedures to avoid injuries in field.
- Interviewed sample addresses for the American Community Survey. Collected and entered vital statistics according to Census Bureau protocols, while maintaining each individuals privacy.
- Assisted people in filling out surveys with complete and accurate information.
- Traveled door-to-door in assigned communities and requested participation in census interview, clearly explaining process and purpose.
- Reviewed questionnaire submissions for accuracy and completeness at end of each day, flagging incomplete or problematic surveys for further review.
- Executed follow up visits to houses to resolve survey issues or obtain additional information, expressing appreciation for participation and regret for inconvenience.
- Initiated communication with assigned households through mail, email or phone to obtain and correct census data.
- Maintained records of houses visited, surveys completed and money spent.
- Double checked information on survey forms.
- Drafted thorough and accurate reports, case summaries and work records.
- Addressed non-responsive initial interviewees by conducting follow-up calls or in-person visits to promote census importance and rights of participation.
- Planned efficient visitation routes by studying maps of assigned areas, reaching more than [Number] community households per day.
- Dispensed assignments to enumerator team and submitted completed work to supervisors.
- Contacted interviewees to rectify survey issues and ask follow-up questions.
- Walked door to door and collected demographic information.
- Completed surveys by rechecking contact information before ending each call.
- Explained questions in better detail for interviewees to allow truthful answers.
- Delivered information from script regarding surveys for on-demand phone project assignment.
- Obtained updated contact information from all subjects and verified data for accuracy.
- Coded data from participant interviews.
Tax Preparer
HR Block
Williston, SC - South Carolina
01.2019 - Current
- Consulted with clients to assess and mitigate future tax liabilities and determine eligibility for tax abatement.
- Conducted reviews of internal tax documentation, reducing errors related to missed tax benefits.
- Prepared US, multistate and international tax returns for business clients.
- Prepared written responses or tax return amendments to resolve state and federal notices.
- Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
- Prepared tax returns for clients in various industries according to government regulations and requirements.
- Provided information about available products and services to clients, resulting in increased business opportunities.
Designer
229 Designs And Ribbon
Williston, SC
02.2000 - Current
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Built strong vendor relationships to facilitate favorable pricing on required materials.
- Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring client visions to fruition.
- Identified design requirements for each project.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Owner, and Creator of a multitude of designs and crafts. Sublimation, Vinyl, Metal works, etc
Head Cake Decorator
Walmart
Aiken, SC
09.2008 - 08.2010
- Decorated cakes according to customer requests and themes.
- Fulfilled custom cake and decoration orders.
- Prepared special creams and frostings for cakes and other dessert specialties.
- Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools and countertops.
- Worked with clients to design custom cake decorations.
- Used variety of baking and decorating tools such as mixers, carving tools and confectionery products.
- Tracked cake sales and productions processes.
- Weighed, boxed and wrapped bakery products.
- Managed material inventory and ordered new materials when needed.
- Handled phone calls regarding inquiries, cancelled orders and ordering conflicts.
- Worked with customers to define cake vision based on color, theme, size and price.
- Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays and graduations.
- Carefully sculpted figurines, decorations and floral designs using fondant icing and hardened sugar.
- Followed daily opening and closing procedures of brick and mortar bakery location.
- Maintained sanitary food prep station by following established safety procedures and sanitizing instructions.
- Recorded and maintained accurate supplies lists for clients' projects.
- Precisely arranged display cases throughout workday to highlight finished products.
- Verified accuracy of orders while meeting strict deadlines on producing completed products.
- Packaged and priced each product according to company pricing procedures.
Enumerator
US. Census Bureau
Williston
03.2010 - 07.2010
- Assisted people in filling out surveys with complete and accurate information.
- Traveled door-to-door in assigned communities and requested participation in census interview, clearly explaining process and purpose.
- Reviewed questionnaire submissions for accuracy and completeness at end of each day, flagging incomplete or problematic surveys for further review.
- Executed follow up visits to houses to resolve survey issues or obtain additional information, expressing appreciation for participation and regret for inconvenience.
- Initiated communication with assigned households through mail, email or phone to obtain and correct census data.
- Maintained records of houses visited, surveys completed and money spent.
- Double checked information on survey forms.
- Drafted thorough and accurate reports, case summaries and work records.
- Addressed non-responsive initial interviewees by conducting follow-up calls or in-person visits to promote census importance and rights of participation.
- Planned efficient visitation routes by studying maps of assigned areas, reaching more than [Number] community households per day.
- Dispensed assignments to enumerator team and submitted completed work to supervisors.
- Contacted interviewees to rectify survey issues and ask follow-up questions.
- Walked door to door and collected demographic information.
- Completed surveys by rechecking contact information before ending each call.
- Explained questions in better detail for interviewees to allow truthful answers.
- Delivered information from script regarding surveys for on-demand phone project assignment.
- Obtained updated contact information from all subjects and verified data for accuracy.
- Coded data from participant interviews.
- Visited assigned neighborhoods and knocked on doors to encourage participation in Census.
Education
License - Cosmetology
Hollywood Vocational Center
Hollywood, Fl05.1977
High School Diploma -
Deerfield Beach High School
Deerfield Beach, FL05.1977
Skills
- Process development and implementation
- Growth planning
- Trend tracking
- Customer Relations
- Sales knowledge
- Market understanding
- Trade shows
- Outside sales
- Business relationships
- Service accounts
Hobbies
I enjoy crafting of all kinds. I attend craft and vendor shows where I sell my wares.
Gardening, horseback riding, are a few favorites. I also rehab baby squirrels.
Timeline
Field Representative
Census Bureau
08.2019 - Current
Tax Preparer
HR Block
01.2019 - Current
Enumerator
US. Census Bureau
03.2010 - 07.2010
Head Cake Decorator
Walmart
09.2008 - 08.2010
Designer
229 Designs And Ribbon
02.2000 - Current
License - Cosmetology
Hollywood Vocational Center
High School Diploma -
Deerfield Beach High School
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