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Sara Eliwa

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

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. Efficient cashier with experience in fast-paced retail environments. Known for accuracy in handling financial transactions and balancing cash drawers

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Sale Associate

Gap Factory
Brooklyn, NY
08.2021 - 03.2023
  • Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy.
  • Evaluated work areas before planning flooring layout for different projects.
  • Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional, and polite support for sales and service needs.
  • Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers, and enhance sales.
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.

Cashier

ShopRite/ Dunkin Donuts/ Popeyes
Brooklyn, NY
12.2018 - 09.2020
  • Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
  • Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
  • Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
  • Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fort Hamilton High School
8301 Shore Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11209
06-2019

Some College (No Degree) - Physicology

College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY

Skills

  • Customer engagement
  • Stock replenishment
  • Outgoing personality
  • Listening skills
  • Display arrangement
  • Workplace safety
  • Cleanliness and hygiene
  • Visual displays
  • Shelf stocking
  • Pricing accuracy
  • Cash drawer balancing
  • Cash handling
  • Staff training
  • Trilingual ( English, Spanish, Arabic)

Timeline

Sale Associate

Gap Factory
08.2021 - 03.2023

Cashier

ShopRite/ Dunkin Donuts/ Popeyes
12.2018 - 09.2020

High School Diploma -

Fort Hamilton High School

Some College (No Degree) - Physicology

College of Staten Island
Sara Eliwa