Pam Larsen
Idaho Falls,ID
Summary
I have been the retail business for the past 30 years. I have worked in a service deli or bakery. I have merchandised in several stores throughout the United States. I have been a project manager, team leader, trainer, interviewer and route driver. I made a living managing several part-time jobs with various manufacturers at once. I am currently running an online successful retail store selling vintage and antique items.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Campground Office Clerk
Heise Hot Springs
Ririe , ID
2022.04 - Current
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Carried out administrative tasks by communicating with clients, distributing mail and scanning documents.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence and overseeing operation of office equipment.
Online Sales/Retail Store Owner
Etsy Shop
Idaho Falls , ID
2012.09 - Current
- Store owner of online Etsy shop that is has grown over years and been very successful.
- Set up store full of inventory, listed items online with correct wording to be found in online searches. (This includes, photography, cleaning, research and promotion)
- Packed items once they were sold in timely manner, safely and securely to make sure that they did not arrive broken.
- Continued to resource for new items and managed storage unit to store items.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Answered any questions with buyers and networked with other Etsy shop owners for ideas and promotion.
Retail Sales, Merchandiser, Vendor, Grocery Worker
Various Number Of Employers
Southeastern Idaho , Idaho
1990.06 - 2016.03
- This job was over 20 plus years for various companies including Smith's Food and Drug, Advantage Sales and Marketing, Huffy Bikes, Hershey Foods, Powers Candy, and Procter and Gamble.
- Set up displays and signage to attract customers and boost sales for various companies.
- Visited customers to stock retail shelves and document inventory levels.
- Processed transactions by calculating purchase totals and collecting payments.
- Fostered client base by offering superior quality and low prices.
- Answered questions and assisted customers with item selection and location.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with wholesalers.
- Kept close track of traffic and weather conditions for 50-mile daily and long-term routes.
- Advanced sales cycle plans by maximizing placement of promotions, point of sale materials and product visibility.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Loaded and unloaded boxes and pallets of merchandise weighing as much as 40 pounds.
- Conferred with store managers to obtain information about customer needs and preferences.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
Pocatello, IDAssociate of Arts -
Ricks College
Rexburg, IDBachelor of Arts - Art Education
Idaho State University
Pocatello, IDSkills
- Data Recording
- Record Sorting and Filing
- Special Requirements
- Data Gathering
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Office Supply Management
- Customer Retention
- Correspondence Typing
- Critical Thinking
- Efficiency Improvement
Reading for learning and enjoyment
I am a lover of history and anytime I can learn something new about the past I take the opportunity.
Timeline
Campground Office Clerk
Heise Hot Springs
2022.04 - Current
Online Sales/Retail Store Owner
Etsy Shop
2012.09 - Current
Retail Sales, Merchandiser, Vendor, Grocery Worker
Various Number Of Employers
1990.06 - 2016.03
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
Associate of Arts -
Ricks College
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
Idaho State University
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