Ruben J. Cantu
San Antonio
Summary
High-achieving Sales Associate with extensive background in customer service, sales, client relations and merchandising. Self-directed and self-motivated team player comfortable working independently. Outstanding knowledge of new releases, customer favorites and highly reviewed merchandise selections. Comfortable making purchase recommendations for readers of all types.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bookseller
Half Price Books
San Antonio
07.2017 - Current
- Assisted customers in selecting books based on interests and preferences.
- Organized and maintained store displays to enhance product visibility.
- Processed cash and credit transactions accurately at the register.
- Restocked shelves with new inventory and removed outdated titles.
- Participated in inventory counts to track stock levels effectively.
- Prepared special orders for customers when needed.
- Maintained knowledge of current and bestselling books and upcoming publications to fulfill customer requests.
- Trained new staff on store policies, customer service excellence, and inventory management.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
- Evaluated and processed books, and other forms of media sold to the store by customers.
Bookseller
Barnes & Noble
Corpus Christi
08.2012 - 07.2017
Education
Associate of Arts - History
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX 01.2009 - 08.2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Visual merchandising
- Point-of-sale management
- Inventory management
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Bookseller
Half Price Books
07.2017 - Current
Bookseller
Barnes & Noble
08.2012 - 07.2017
Associate of Arts - History
Del Mar College
01.2009 - 08.2025