Penny Faulkenberry
Chicago,IL
Summary
Local show vendor with one year of experience building customer base, attracting potential customers and selling self made products and food. Highly persuasive with excellent influencing and customer service skills. Enthusiastic and motivated to share product knowledge and increase sales based on the customer's needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Vendor
Local Shows
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Set up displays and signage to attract customers and boost sales.
- Answered questions and assisted customers with item selection and location.
- Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
Volunteer
Aoy Elementary
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Sparked imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
Volunteer
Onyx Moon Salon and Barber Shop
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Tracked service activities and outcomes against outlined plans and goals.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Volunteer
Center Against Sexual and Family Violence
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2029
High School Diploma -
Valle Verde ECHS
El Paso, TX05-2025
Associate of Arts - Studio Arts
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX12-2024
Skills
- Payment processing
- Sales presentation
- Product demonstration
- Customer needs assessment
- Hygiene practices
- Group management
- Age-appropriate activities
- CPR training
Timeline
Vendor
Local Shows
02.2025 - 08.2025
Volunteer
Aoy Elementary
02.2025 - 04.2025
Volunteer
Center Against Sexual and Family Violence
06.2024 - 07.2024
Volunteer
Onyx Moon Salon and Barber Shop
09.2021 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
High School Diploma -
Valle Verde ECHS
Associate of Arts - Studio Arts
El Paso Community College
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