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Shayla Davis

Redford,MI

Summary

  • Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Highly experienced sociable person 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

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

IKEA
08.2022 - 10.2024
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.

Sales Associate

Kohl’s
03.2021 - 08.2022
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.

Peer Mentor

Henry Ford Academy
09.2018 - 06.2020
  • Shared resources, opportunities, and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
  • Established trusting relationship with mentee by maintaining professionalism and honoring confidentiality.
  • Facilitated peer-to-peer conversations to support open communication among mentees.
  • Created individualized mentoring plans for mentees, promoting personal growth and development.
  • Promoted positive behavior and responsibility among mentees by modeling appropriate social skills.
  • Developed mentees' life skills such as time management and communication.
  • Collaborated with school counselors, teachers and administrators to aid mentee success.

Ambassador

Alclear LLC
10.2024 - Current

CLEAR Ambassador

  • Provided fast, friendly customer service while guiding travelers through the CLEAR identity verification process.
  • Assisted with biometric check-ins, ID verification, and troubleshooting devices.
  • Educated travelers on CLEAR benefits and supported new membership sign-ups.
  • Ensured smooth lane operations and upheld airport security standards in a high-traffic environment.

Catering Waitress

Fire Station
04.2017 - 10.2019
  • Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
  • Served appetizers, delivered entrees and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
  • Returned reusable goods and serving equipment for inventory and restock.
  • Cleared dishes and glassware quickly following each course.
  • Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.

Volunteer

Gleaners Food Bank
02.2016 - 04.2017
  • Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
  • Assisted program manager with planning and fundraising responsibilities.
  • Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Greeted visitors and answered questions about program, requirements and opportunities.

Education

No Degree - English

Eastern Michigan
Ypsilanti, MI

Behavioral Sciences

Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI

Certificate - Cosmetology

Dorsey School of Beauty
Taylor, MI
07.2022

Henry Ford Academy
Dearborn, MI
06.2020

Skills

  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Merchandising Knowledge
  • Sales
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Excellent people skills
  • Airport security
  • Cash Handling
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Professional demeanor
  • Inbound-Outbound calls
  • Hospitality and Accommodation
  • Social Perceptiveness

Timeline

Ambassador

Alclear LLC
10.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

IKEA
08.2022 - 10.2024

Sales Associate

Kohl’s
03.2021 - 08.2022

Peer Mentor

Henry Ford Academy
09.2018 - 06.2020

Catering Waitress

Fire Station
04.2017 - 10.2019

Volunteer

Gleaners Food Bank
02.2016 - 04.2017

Behavioral Sciences

Henry Ford College

Certificate - Cosmetology

Dorsey School of Beauty

Henry Ford Academy

No Degree - English

Eastern Michigan