PATRICK DAWSON
Tallahassee
Summary
Highly-motivated and upbeat with a desire to take on new challenges and pursue my interest in sports management. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Not only great at communicating with others and building relationships but also focused on team goals and always looking forward to improvement. I've gained many organizational and complex thinking skills from running my own clothing business as well.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
UWF Student Athletic Assistant
University of West Florida
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in on-campus activities, consisting of preparation for sport events and assisting in live game day sporting events on campus.
- Monitored equipment inventory, maintaining organization and readiness for daily activities and competitions.
- Assisted with game day preparations including field setup, equipment management, and pre-game warmups.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
Sales Associate
Flounders Gift Ship
02.2025 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing overall shopping experience for diverse clientele.
- Assisted in visual merchandising, ensuring product displays aligned with brand standards and seasonal promotions.
- Managed inventory levels, conducting regular stock checks to maintain product availability and minimize loss.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, ensuring accurate financial reporting and customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly, maintaining positive relationships and encouraging repeat business.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
Sales Associate
Pacsun
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Analyzed sales trends to identify opportunities for upselling complementary products during customer interactions.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets.
Sales Associate
Publix
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Received shopping carts from the parking lot
- Bagged grocery items for customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL05.2027
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
Tallahassee, FL05.2023
Skills
- Positive and Professional
- Relationship Building
- Fast Learner
- Reliable and punctual
- Goal oriented
- Good communicator
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Multi-tasking strength
Activities and Honors
Currently a University of West Florida student but I want to gain experience and build relationships. My major is Sports Management and I previously dual-enrolled at Florida A&M University.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Flounders Gift Ship
02.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Pacsun
06.2024 - 01.2025
UWF Student Athletic Assistant
University of West Florida
08.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Publix
05.2019 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
University of West Florida
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
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