Sarah Brandon
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Dedicated and hard-working professional seeking a full-time role in data analysis, loan management, digital marketing, or office/administrative support. Excellent interpersonal communication, time management, and problem-solving skills. Motivated, organized, and dependable with a positive attitude. Proactive in taking on additional responsibilities to achieve team objectives and effectively manage multiple priorities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Gatekeeper
Amazon
06.2023 - Current
- Analyzed pallets of product, utilized different programs to research and confirm information and sources were accurate and ready for line workers to process sufficiently without issue. Completed 30-50 pallets per day using research and knowledge.
- Resolved multiple issues daily, related to singular products as well as entire pallets by researching and processing accordingly. Succeeded in getting more product processed timely and efficiently. Completed approximately 4-5 pallets worth of issues weekly.
- Discussed with upper management how different processes and barriers could affect employees, work environment, and safety. Effectively communicated, learned, and provided resolutions and ideas to improve processes, eliminate barriers, and overall improve productivity.
- Aided trainee gatekeepers in Standard Work practices to get as much product processed correctly and efficiently in a 10 hour day.
Sales Associate/Keyholder/Assistant Store Manager
Dry Goods USA
07.2020 - 04.2023
- Sales Associate: Assisted customers with questions, at the fitting room, and register. Recovered displays in store according to company standards. Consistently met monthly sales goals.
- Keyholder: Sales Associate duties, processed damaged product, opened/ closed store and assumed manager on duty when needed. Assisted store management in opening and placing product shipments on the sales floor according to Dry Goods color and organization standards. Consistently met monthly sales goals.
- Assistant Store Manager: Sales Associate duties, Keyholder duties, completed open/close paperwork daily for the store. Customized outfits and styles to dress mannequins on the sales floor. Conducted screenings and interviews for interested applicants. Coached associates in the moment to help improve productivity and meet sales goals. Traveled to other Dry Goods locations in KY to assist short staffed stores. Consistently met monthly sales goals while receiving positive feedback from store management and customers.
Sales Associate for Women's Moderate Sportswear
Von Maur
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Aided customers in their shopping, offered styling advice and answered questions, assisted them at the register. Opened/ closed registers, recovered displays throughout the store according to Von Maur standards. Assisted other departments when needed.
Cashier/Hostess
Azar's Big Boy
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Cashier/ Hostess: Greeted customers with a kind and positive attitude upon entering the restaurant. Serviced customers needing to be seated, at the register, and with carry out orders. Maintained cleanliness of the work area, bathrooms, and dining areas. Assisted servers when needed.
- Drive Thru Attendant: Serviced customers ordering through the drive thru, provided customers with everything needed for their order. Maintained cleanliness of the work area, stock area, bathrooms, and salad bar. Prepared food for salad bar, desert case, serves, and next day. Aided cooks in kitchen; cleaned grills and other cooking equipment.
Education
No Degree - Interior Design
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, INHigh School Diploma -
Concordia Lutheran High School
Fort Wayne, IN05-2020
Skills
- Skilled in Google productivity tools
- Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Team leadership
- Retail visual merchandising
- Problem-solving
- Strong organizational skills
- Project planning
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer assistance
- Consistent work performance
- Time management
- Logical evaluation
- Strong work ethic
- Innovative thinking
- Responsive to evolving challenges
- Scheduling and calendar management
Accomplishments
- Successful media manager for a not-for-profit conservation club, volunteering at least 75 hours per year. Aiding other volunteers with events like Archery, Fish Fry, Bluegrass, and more. Updated the organizations website for first time in almost 10 years.
Website: southwestconservationclub.org
- Completed multiple home cleanings for elderly for pay in a timely manner with attention to detail and quality cleaning skills. Stayed to chat and share wisdom/ life experiences, developing rapport and creating a positive environment for next cleaning/ visit.
- Unofficial, exceptional, trainer for Amazon. Utilizing patience, leadership, and assistance skills to guide multiple employees on certain computer functions. Taught associates how to use 15+ different programs needed for job position, focusing on quality and efficiency, assisted with multiple questions hourly, made sure each associate felt comfortable with programs and standard work practices.
Timeline
Gatekeeper
Amazon
06.2023 - Current
Sales Associate/Keyholder/Assistant Store Manager
Dry Goods USA
07.2020 - 04.2023
Sales Associate for Women's Moderate Sportswear
Von Maur
01.2020 - 07.2020
Cashier/Hostess
Azar's Big Boy
10.2017 - 10.2019
No Degree - Interior Design
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
High School Diploma -
Concordia Lutheran High School
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