SAMUEL CROSIER
Vancleave,USA
Summary
My career objective is to become a skilled and valuable asset to my employer while applying what I learn from the experience. It is my hope that a future employer will see the potential I bring to the table, and allow me to grow further. I have volunteered at my family's fish farm for several years, and I am no stranger to physical work. This has allowed me to develop not only a strong work ethic, but skills such as communication and attention to detail. As I've since developed my work history, I've had the opportunity to build upon a skillset that I feel is ready to take me to the next level. I look forward to developing my skillset in a trade environment, and carrying forward that knowledge to build my life upon.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Ace Hardware/Stihl
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided knowledgeable recommendations.
- Managed inventory levels and organized merchandise displays to enhance sales opportunities.
- Trained new associates on store procedures, customer service standards, and product knowledge.
- Implemented effective sales strategies to maximize store performance during peak seasons.
- Attained certifications in Stihl products and services, such as small engine diagnosis and tune ups; able to do some small repairs for customers.
- ability to problem solve and notice patterns during troubleshooting
- Maintained outstanding attendance record with workplace, and dependable for last minute shift changes.
- perfect driving record while transporting cargo between stores and making deliveries to customers
- management of performing manual labor efficiently and effectively
Assistant Manager
Drop Dead Deals
12.2023 - 07.2024
- During my time at Spirit Halloween, it had become clear to my manager that I was ready to be trained into the next store called Drop Dead Deals
- This position would require me to not only count the registers day in and day out, but also give sales associates tasks that were to be completed during open or after close
- Through this position I also learned that team building exercises are important to overall morale- if there is clear and precise communication, morale should thrive
Sales associate
Spirit Halloween
09.2023 - 11.2023
- During my time as a sales associate, I have learned quickly how to work with both register as well as how the floor should be maintained both properly and neatly so customers are not confused
- This also extends to when items from the floor need to be replenished from backstock, or when organizing the backstock when new product comes through
- When working with customers, I always present myself as friendly and approachable so that they feel comfortable in asking questions related to products they may have interest in
ASC tutor/Front desk
University Of Southern Mississippi
09.2021 - 05.2023
- During my time at the Academic Success Center, my responsibilities included communicating with clients, answering questions and placing appointments
- This would be further extended to running errands for the department when needed
- As tutor I assisted clients in navigating Microsoft word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- I also participated in campus events highlighting the benefits the department provided to both professors and their students
Support Staff Member
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
08.2019 - 05.2021
- During both freshman and sophomore years, I worked for both student services and science department of MGCCC Jackson County Campus
- This opportunity gave me experience in organizing important documents that were required to be scanned and kept track of, as I would establish transcript data into the school system for record keeping
- I also worked in the file room organizing documents in a variety of ways, and was able to change the file rooms organization quickly
- For the science department my responsibilities centered around the needs of several professors, such as cleaning glassware, organizing chemicals, and preparing labs before classes would start
Education
Bachelors - General Biology
University Of Southern Mississippi
Long Beach, MS05-2023
Associates Degree - The Arts
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gautier, MS05-2021
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Time Management
- Reliable and punctual
- Goal oriented
- Complex Problem-solving
- Teachable
Timeline
Sales Associate
Ace Hardware/Stihl
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
Drop Dead Deals
12.2023 - 07.2024
Sales associate
Spirit Halloween
09.2023 - 11.2023
ASC tutor/Front desk
University Of Southern Mississippi
09.2021 - 05.2023
Support Staff Member
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
08.2019 - 05.2021
Associates Degree - The Arts
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Bachelors - General Biology
University Of Southern Mississippi