Sarah Merritt
Austin
Summary
Energetic and personable, well-suited for roles requiring strong customer interaction and relationship building. Understanding of sales principles and customer service techniques, combined with effective communication and organizational skills. Focused on driving positive customer experiences and achieving sales targets.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
LAKE Pajamas
02.2023 - Current
- Assist an average of 40 customers per day in finding/selecting items that work best for them and providing recommendations
- Vast understanding of the company, product, and current stock of stores/warehouse
- Engaged with customers to build genuine connections
- Consistently went above and beyond for the customer
Intern
Songs on the Frio
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked closely with the event founder to set up the backend of the software and update the website
- Lead workshops to increase others proficiency of the software
- Presented to the board recent progress and improvements made
- Worked with a team to develop slogans and branding for the event
- Attended meetings with the founder with potential donors and supporters of the event
- Worked with the founder to help get Leakey, Texas certified as a Music Friendly community through the Texas Music Office
- Worked with all of the committees and assisted them with their responsibilities
Sales Associate
Altar'd State
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted customers with their needs and helped them make selections
- Consistently met sales goals
- Greeted customers at the door
- Kept the store clean and restocked products as needed
- Operated the cash register
- Completed opening and closing responsibilities
Sales Associate
Loca on the Frio
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Performed cleaning tasks, kept the store neat, and organized the back rooms as needed
- Handled shipment and entering items into the system
- Performed opening and closing duties
- Operated a cash register and interacted with guests
- Created sales displays
Sales Associate
Garner State Park Concessions staff
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Trusted to perform opening and closing duties witch included counting out
- Operated the register in the ice cream store and gift shop
- Restocked clothing and kept the store tidy
- Participated in many different aspects of the business
- Trained new employees
Education
Undergraduate Student - Marketing
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC12.2024
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent people skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Goal oriented
- Relationship building
- Meeting deadlines
Timeline
Intern
Songs on the Frio
06.2024 - 08.2024
Sales Associate
Altar'd State
06.2023 - 08.2023
Sales Associate
LAKE Pajamas
02.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Loca on the Frio
06.2022 - 08.2022
Sales Associate
Garner State Park Concessions staff
05.2021 - 06.2022
Undergraduate Student - Marketing
College of Charleston
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