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Rachel Harris

Rachel Harris

Customer Service
Gueydan,LA

Summary

Highly skilled Lead Sales Associate with proven experience in driving sales, managing team operations, and improving customer satisfaction. Strong knowledge of effective sales strategies coupled with leadership abilities to motivate a team towards achieving set goals. Demonstrated ability to impact revenue growth through strategic planning and execution of promotional campaigns.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Sales Associate

Dollar General
Gueydan, Louisiana
07.2023 - 03.2024
  • Greeted customers and provided product information.
  • Assisted with the training of new sales associates.
  • Provided customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store policies regarding payments, returns, and exchanges.
  • Supervised a team of sales associates on daily tasks and operations.
  • Managed inventory levels by placing orders as needed.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining company standards of quality and service.
  • Monitored stock levels, identified discrepancies, and reported them to management.
  • Performed cashier duties when needed during peak times or shortages in personnel.
  • Maintained neatness and cleanliness throughout the store environment.

Lead Retail Sales Associate

Food Lion
Norfolk , VA
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Managed opening and closing procedures of the store, including cash handling.
  • Trained and supervised sales associates on customer service standards and operational procedures.
  • Inspected merchandising displays for accuracy and neatness.
  • Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
  • Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
  • Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
  • Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
  • Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.

Crew Trainer

McDonald's Restaurant
Reidsville, Georgia
03.2017 - 06.2021
  • Developed and implemented training programs to ensure crew members were adequately prepared for their roles.
  • Conducted onboarding sessions with new hires, providing them with an overview of company policies and procedures.
  • Monitored performance of crew members in the field, providing feedback and guidance when needed.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during training sessions.
  • Instructed new team members on correct procedures for operations.
  • Provided constructive feedback and one-on-one coaching to employees.
  • Stayed up to date on requirements of all team positions to optimize training.
  • Delivered group and individual needs-based training to personnel.
  • Assisted in creating a motivational atmosphere that encouraged team growth.

Crew Trainer

McDonald's Restaurant
Dundee , FL
08.2016 - 02.2017
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.

Financial Services Representative

GC Services
Lakeland , Florida
08.2013 - 11.2014
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Customer Service Representative

Circle K Convenience Store
Lakeland, Florida
12.2011 - 09.2012

Diligent and resourceful in a fast paced and often chaotic situations.

Professional, polite and calm when faced with challenging customer interactions.

Fast thinking and efficient at all times in an ever changing work environment.

Production Crew Trainer

McDonald's Restaurant
Lakeland , Florida
11.2009 - 12.2011
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lake Wales High School
Lake Wales, FL
05-2007

Skills

  • Sales strategy
  • POS system
  • Sales presentations
  • MS office applications
  • Product recommendations
  • Cash flow management
  • Positive customer experience
  • Sales transaction processing
  • Retail store operations
  • Cash handling accuracy
  • Tactful conflict resolution
  • Inventory and stocking
  • Staff supervision
  • Mentoring and training
  • Persistent and resilient
  • Pricing and labeling
  • Stress management
  • Billing and collections
  • Loss prevention

Timeline

Lead Sales Associate

Dollar General
07.2023 - 03.2024

Lead Retail Sales Associate

Food Lion
09.2021 - 11.2021

Crew Trainer

McDonald's Restaurant
03.2017 - 06.2021

Crew Trainer

McDonald's Restaurant
08.2016 - 02.2017

Financial Services Representative

GC Services
08.2013 - 11.2014

Customer Service Representative

Circle K Convenience Store
12.2011 - 09.2012

Production Crew Trainer

McDonald's Restaurant
11.2009 - 12.2011

High School Diploma -

Lake Wales High School
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