Salesperson
Payton Yabeny
Cavenders Western Store
LASCRUCES
2
years of professional experience
Adaptable Customer Service Professional experienced in supporting customers and processing transactions in retail and hospitality environments. Delivered high-quality guest support and maintained organized work areas through effective time management and active listening. Contributed to team efficiency by training new staff members and fostering strong relationships.
Work History
Hostess
1 Year 1 Month- Greeted guests quickly, managed waitlist, and organized seating to support smooth dining flow.
- Shared table availability with servers and management to keep front-of-house work moving efficiently.
- Watched dining room activity to spot guest needs early and cut seating delays.
- Helped with menu questions, host stand coverage, and guest guidance during busy service periods.
- Kept host stand clean and organized while updating seating charts throughout service.
- Assisted in training new host staff, sharing best practices for maintaining a professional demeanor and efficient work habits.
- Took initial drink orders and relayed information to wait or bar staff.
- Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
Salesperson
9 Months- Supported customers with western apparel, boots, hats, and accessories based on style and fit needs.
- Processed purchases, returns, and exchanges through point-of-sale system with accuracy.
- Restocked merchandise from backroom inventory and tracked shelf availability throughout shifts.
- Assisted fitting room operations by locating sizes and keeping areas organized and efficient.
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy a shopping experience.
- Coached new hires on sales techniques, contributing to their development as successful team members.
- Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
Education
High School Diploma
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
- [LC FED PELL GRANT] Scholarship Recipient
- [ OPPURTUNITY SCH.-N-MA] Scholarship Rrecipient
Skills
Customer service
Client support
Product and service knowledge
Client relationship management
Time management
Point-of-sale operations
Staff training
Relationship building
Relationship management
Merchandise organization
Interests
I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community.
Volunteering
Timeline
Salesperson
Cavenders Western Store
09.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Hostess
Ribs/Tractor Brewery
02.2024 - 03.2025Read More
Valencia High School
High School Diploma
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New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Science from Animal Science
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