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Work History
Education
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Rylee Garvey

Rylee Garvey

Tempe,AZ

Summary

Reliable and upbeat sales associate successful at promoting customer loyalty, satisfaction, and purchases with consultative techniques and diligent attention to individual needs. Knowledgeable about product merchandising, payment processing, and cleaning. Dedicated and dependable relationship-builder with excellent organizational strengths and superior work ethic.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Madewell
08.2024 - Current
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.

Sewist, Event worker

Fabric
12.2023 - 05.2024
  • Experience gained from working on a clothing production line, small production, and sample sewing
  • Demonstrated attention to detail, while moving at a fast pace
  • Grew knowledge of fabrics and different textiles for various amounts of garments
  • This position has allowed me to continue my skills in sewing, effective communication, customer service orientation, teamwork, and an eye for detail.

Nanny

Brittany Gonzales
08.2017 - 07.2023
  • I have been consistently nannying for the same family for the past seven years, and continue to
  • I nanny for four girls- ages 9, and 7, and a set of 5-year-old twins
  • While nannying I am ensuring the safety of the children
  • Responsibilities include preparing meals, transportation of kids to and from school and practices, educating children, homework help, and helping to regulate emotions along with daily activities
  • Creating a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn
  • I also keep up with the children's laundry, and dishes
  • Problem-solving and active listening are some of the most important learning skills that I've gained from this job
  • As a full-time nanny, I have encountered a variety of situations that have shaped me into a flexible and quick-thinking worker.

Sales Associate, Buyer, Key Holder

Plato's Closet
02.2020 - 01.2022
  • Sales Associate working on the floor, replenishing clothing, working the register, and assisting customers in their personal shopping
  • Within a few months, I was promoted to Buyer
  • A buyer goes through an online and in-person training process of learning and testing
  • Then is given the ability to go through the clothing brought in, and decide what will be sold in-store and how it'll be priced according to condition and style
  • Once I reached a year I was promoted to a Keyholder
  • Keyholder is given the responsibility of managing staff for their given shifts, taking the lead for all employees, counting register draws at the beginning and end of the shift, checking card transactions, locking doors, and taking accountability for the employees while being of the best service to our customers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Design - Herberger Institute For Design And The Arts

Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ
12.2025

Associate in Arts -

Paradise Valley Community College
05.2023

Skills

  • Strong communication
  • Responsible
  • Quick thinker
  • Multi-tasker
  • Problem solver
  • Customer service
  • Handling cash and credit card transactions
  • Sewing machine operation

References

  • Leslie Lange, Executive director at Fabric, 480-213-3891
  • Sierra Miller, Manager at Plato's Closet, 480-686-5850
  • Brittany Gonzales, Nanny Position, 602-568-7967
  • Gina Ross, Family friend, 480-452-4035

Timeline

Sales Associate

Madewell
08.2024 - Current

Sewist, Event worker

Fabric
12.2023 - 05.2024

Sales Associate, Buyer, Key Holder

Plato's Closet
02.2020 - 01.2022

Nanny

Brittany Gonzales
08.2017 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Arts, Fashion Design - Herberger Institute For Design And The Arts

Arizona State University

Associate in Arts -

Paradise Valley Community College
Rylee Garvey