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Sara Staker

Tremont,Illinois

Summary

At Abe's Inc, I excelled as a Sales Associate/Assistant Manager, leveraging my problem-solving skills and exceptional people skills to enhance customer satisfaction and drive sales. I spearheaded visual merchandising initiatives, significantly contributing to a positive shopping environment and fostering strong customer relationships. My adeptness at cash handling and inventory management streamlined operations, underscoring my multi-faceted expertise.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate/ Assistant Manager

Abe's Inc
08.2008 - 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.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure adequate stock levels, minimizing out-of-stock situations that could impact customer satisfaction.
  • Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively and enticed shoppers to make purchases.
  • Contributed to positive shopping environment by maintaining organized and welcoming store appearance.
  • Assisted in inventory management tasks, such as stock replenishment and cycle counts, to ensure product availability.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.

Education

Some College, But Traded For Real Life Experience. - Business

Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Excellent people skills
  • Money handling
  • Cash register operation
  • Store opening and closing
  • Merchandise display

Timeline

Sales Associate/ Assistant Manager

Abe's Inc
08.2008 - Current

Some College, But Traded For Real Life Experience. - Business

Illinois Central College
Sara Staker