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Education
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Certification
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Rita Lara

Grove,OK
Rita Lara

Summary

Engaging Sales Associate committed to providing outstanding customer service and maximizing sales. Focused on team support and customer relationship building. Persuasive and friendly individual poised to consistently exceed performance standards and sales targets.

Results-driven professional in retail sales, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Well-versed in customer service, inventory management, and sales strategy development. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and team collaboration.

Proven skills in promoting products and boosting revenue by connecting with customers and effectively communicating sales recommendations. Well-organized, reliable and experienced in setting up displays, restocking shelves and supporting in-store customers with knowledgeable assistance. Enhance store loyalty with unparalleled support.

Hardworking Sales Associate committed to driving high sales in both slow and busy shifts. Organized and patient individual polished in handling customer complaints and replenishing stock. Flexible and outgoing team player commended for demonstrating honesty and integrity with customers, team members and supervisors.

Upbeat, customer-focused Sales Associate with several years of experience in retail environments. Flexible and approachable, with strong organizational, and time management skills. Delivers memorable guest experience through welcoming interactions and extensive product knowledge.

Highly motivated with background in retail sales, skilled in customer service and product knowledge. Demonstrated ability to achieve sales targets through effective communication and understanding of customer needs. Known for problem-solving abilities and creating positive shopping experiences that increase customer loyalty. Improved store layout for better product visibility and accessibility, leading to smoother customer flow and increased satisfaction.

An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.

Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.

Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.

Overview

2
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Braum's Ice Cream & Burger Restaurant
Grove

Sales Associate
07.2024 - 11.2024

Job overview

  • Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
  • Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
  • Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
  • Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Processed credit card transactions quickly and securely.
  • Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
  • Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
  • Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
  • Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
  • Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
  • Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
  • Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
  • Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.

For Sure Disposable
Pocahontas, AR

Co-Owner
11.2022 - 11.2023

Job overview

  • Conducted market research initiatives to identify trends in consumer behavior.
  • Implemented new technologies to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
  • Reviewed employee performance evaluations regularly for accuracy and fairness.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times within the workplace.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations and industry standards.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to attract new customers.
  • Resolved any customer complaints or issues quickly in order to maintain positive relationships.
  • Built relationships with key stakeholders such as clients, partners, investors.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure the best terms possible.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations including staffing, inventory management, budgeting, accounting, and payroll processing.
  • Analyzed financial reports to identify areas of improvement in operations.
  • Monitored expenses closely to stay within allocated budgets for each project and initiative.
  • Managed financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure fiscal health.
  • Implemented process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service quality.
  • Facilitated regular team meetings to communicate goals, share updates, and solicit feedback.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.

Education

Huntsville ISD
Huntsville, TX

GED
06-2016

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Cash handling
  • Customer service
  • Sales strategies
  • Relationship building
  • Team collaboration
  • Budget management
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Product knowledge
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Visual merchandising
  • Store policies understanding
  • Product ordering
  • Time management abilities
  • Cleaning techniques
  • Customer relations management
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Retail store operations
  • Adaptability
  • Loss prevention
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Decision-making
  • Organization
  • Stocking and receiving
  • Contract preparation
  • Listening skills
  • Basic mathematics
  • Store organization
  • Order fulfillment
  • Meeting sales goals
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Client service
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Safety and cleanliness standards
  • Outgoing personality
  • Money management
  • Repair cost estimation
  • Price quote preparation
  • Self motivation
  • Engaging with diverse customers
  • Order management
  • Excellent communication
  • Cash register operation
  • Detail-oriented
  • Inventory control
  • Multitasking
  • Business development
  • Professionalism
  • CRM software proficiency
  • Friendly and helpful
  • Customer retention
  • Retail merchandising expertise

Certification

  • Level 1 Painter
  • Basic Construction Knowledge
  • Tool Safety Knowledge
  • OSHA CERTIFICATE

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sales Associate

Braum's Ice Cream & Burger Restaurant
07.2024 - 11.2024

Co-Owner

For Sure Disposable
11.2022 - 11.2023

Huntsville ISD

GED

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