Experienced customer-focused professional with strong sales expertise, money handling, and product knowledge. Known for assessing customer needs, building trust, and keeping transactions accurate and operations smooth.
Work History
Sales Associate
1 Year 9 Months
Penzeys Spices | 11.2023 - 08.2025
Assisted customers with spice, herb, and seasoning selections using detailed (slightly obsessive) product knowledge.
Recommended gift boxes, blends, and culinary items based on customer cooking needs.
Processed sales transactions accurately while handling cash, cards, and register operations.
Maintained organized product displays, stocked shelves, and rotated merchandise for freshness.
Collaborated with team members to complete opening, closing, and restocking responsibilities efficiently.
Performed monthly financial reports and weekly bank deposits.
Realtor
14 Years 11 Months
Self-employeed | 02.2010 - 01.2025
Advised buyers and sellers on market conditions, pricing strategy, and property preparation.
Negotiated purchase offers, counteroffers, and contract terms to support favorable outcomes.
Prepared listing agreements, disclosures, and transaction documents with attention to accuracy.
Coordinated showings, open houses, and client appointments to maintain smooth transaction flow.
Store Manager
6 Years
Journeys Shoes | 01.1996 - 01.2002
Led store associates through daily sales floor operations, coaching selling behaviors and service standards.
Managed scheduling, payroll, and labor allocation to support coverage and operational efficiency.
Monitored inventory levels, replenishment, and shipment processing to maintain product availability.
Directed visual merchandising execution to align displays with brand standards and selling priorities.
Associate Team Member
2 Years
La Madeleine | 01.1994 - 01.1996
Delivered friendly guest service while taking orders and resolving questions efficiently.
Operated POS system to process transactions accurately and support smooth checkout flow.
Prepared menu items following recipes, portion standards, and food safety procedures.
Maintained clean dining, kitchen, and work areas to meet sanitation standards.
Education
High School Diploma
Westfield High School | Houston, TX
Texas Real Estate Licensure - Real Estate
Champions School of Real Estate | Houston, TX
Skills
Sales expertise
Customer needs assessment
Cash register operation
Money handling
Interpersonal communication
Cash management
Merchandising techniques
Point of sale management
Inventory management
Operational oversight
Sales negotiation
Customer service
Interests
Cooking
Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills.
Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen.