Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
LANGUAGES
Interests
Timeline

SHAILA PEÑA

Footlocker
Brooklyn,United States
2
Languages
4
years of professional experience

Adaptable and motivated professional with strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments requiring accuracy, multitasking, accountability, and effective collaboration. Eager to transition into a new professional field where I can apply my transferable skills, learn new processes, and take on greater responsibilities. Ready to embrace new challenges and grow within an organization that values dedication, reliability, and continuous development.

Work History

Assistant to the Teacher

4 Months
El Puente Leadership Center. | 02.2023 - 06.2023

( 321 Roebling Street Brooklyn NY )

  • I collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students.
  • Assisted in managing classroom behavior, fostering a positive learning environment for students.
  • Supported lesson planning by preparing materials and resources for classroom activities.
  • Organized and maintained educational resources, ensuring accessibility for both teachers and students.
  • My very first job at 16 years old.

Cashier/Return Associate

2 Years 3 Months
TJ Maxx | 05.2024 - Current

( 410 Gateway Drive Brooklyn, NY )

  • I manage transactions, managing returns, or assisting with inventory
  • Contribute to an organized, positive, and customer-focused environment.
  • I exceed daily Rewards Program goals.
  • Exceed productivity goals through consistent attention to detail and organization during busy shifts.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • First retail experience at 16 years old

Sales/Cashier

1 Year
Footlocker | 08.2025 - Current

(716 Broadway Noho)

  • Provide high-level customer service by efficiently processing sales
  • Managed sales and returns, ensuring accurate transaction processing.
  • One year of added unique retail experience
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and offered product information to enhance their shopping experience.
  • Seventeen years old when hired

Sales Associate

2 Months
Aerie By American Eagle Outfitters | 06.2026 - 08.2026

(1551 Broadway New York, NY)

  • I provided exceptional customer service; addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Learned a lot of new things about conversation and communicating in the retail experience that I apply in my day to day life.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and improve overall store performance.
  • Assisted in maintaining store visual merchandising standards to enhance product presentation.
  • Interacted with all types of people traveling from different parts of the world; since Aerie is in Times Square, loved interacting with all of my customers.
  • Hired at 18 years of age

Education

GED

HSE/GED School Program | Brooklyn, New York | 07.2026

Skills

Classroom management
Transaction Processing
Customer Engagement
Conflict management
Time optimization
Workplace flexibility
Team leadership
Task prioritization
Teamwork & Collaboration
Verbal communication

LANGUAGES

Spanish - Highly proficient
English - Native speaker

Interests

Weight Lifting
Reading

Timeline

Sales Associate

Aerie By American Eagle Outfitters
06.2026 - 08.2026Read More

Sales/Cashier

Footlocker
08.2025 - CurrentRead More

Cashier/Return Associate

TJ Maxx
05.2024 - CurrentRead More

Assistant to the Teacher

El Puente Leadership Center.
02.2023 - 06.2023Read More

HSE/GED School Program

GED
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SHAILA PEÑA