Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Sara Risko

Denville,NJ

Summary

Goal-oriented individual versed in greeting high-volume of customers and recommending merchandise based on individual requirements. Skilled at creating displays to promote higher sales, completing cash register transactions and maintaining accurate records of all transactions. Highly experienced [Job Title] known for exemplary team-building and project oversight skills. Gifted at working with all types of personalities. Performance history of developing strong collaborative relationships and delivering impressive results.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

HomeGoods
01.2020 - 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.

Student Massage Therapist

North Jersey Massage LLC
10.2001 - 03.2002
  • Provided safe, effective and appropriate massage therapy techniques with professionalism and enthusiastic attitude to maintain 100% customer satisfaction rates
  • Provided supportive listening to identify customization of massage with licensed mentor

Sales Associate

Macys Corporate Services Ltd.
02.1999 - 04.2001
  • Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing and accessories and explained how to properly care for merchandise

Cook Server Cashier

S&S Pizza Sandwich Shop
03.1988 - 05.1999

. Helped and managed the family business day to day and maintained excellent service to customers.

. Provided support in different areas for the business such as ordering food products, deliveries, time management, and donations helping nearby schools and communities.

. Maintained and repaired equipment and tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.

. Responsible for opening and closing restaurant.

. Daily responsibilities involved food preparation, cook, server, and cashier.

. Maintained open communication with kitchen staff regarding cook times to prevent overloading workers and creating dissatisfied customers.

. Counted cash drawer at end of shift and prepared cash deposits for the next business day.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Cash Handling
  • Money Handling
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Stocking and Receiving

Timeline

Sales Associate

HomeGoods
01.2020 - Current

Student Massage Therapist

North Jersey Massage LLC
10.2001 - 03.2002

Sales Associate

Macys Corporate Services Ltd.
02.1999 - 04.2001

Cook Server Cashier

S&S Pizza Sandwich Shop
03.1988 - 05.1999

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

Pennsylvania State University
Sara Risko