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Sofia Valdes Gillespie

Sofia Valdes Gillespie

Madison,WI

Summary

Warm, friendly and knowledgeable General Merchandise Clerk creates outstanding customer experience through stocking, pricing and displaying general merchandise items and assisting customers with product inquiries. Establishes and maintains safe and clean environment that encourages customers to return. Assists in reaching sales and profit goals and monitors quality assurance standards to deliver excellent customer service.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

General Merchandise/Beauty Clerk

Hyvee
Madison, United States
05.2022 - Current
  • Gained and maintained knowledge of general merchandise to accurately respond to customer questions and make suggestions about products and services.
  • Labeled, stocked and inventoried general merchandise and reviewed expiration dates to keep items properly rotated.
  • Executed revised sales plans and reset zones to incorporate new merchandise.
  • Completed efficient weekly pricing changes for general merchandise categories.

Wall Coverings Sales Representative

Menards
Madison, United States
05.2020 - 01.2022
  • Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
  • Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
  • Effectively sold significant overstock of inventory, reducing overhead and improving cash flow.
  • Provided general product information to customers

Server

RG Huston
Madison, WISCONSIN
11.2018 - 02.2020
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and seasonal goods
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
  • Open and Close procedures

Education

Bachelor of Science - Life Science Communication

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI
12.2023

Skills

  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Production Targets
  • Effective Customer Communication
  • Needs Assessment
  • Issue and Complaint Resolution
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • Interpretation and Translation Services (Some Spanish)

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

General Merchandise/Beauty Clerk

Hyvee
05.2022 - Current

Wall Coverings Sales Representative

Menards
05.2020 - 01.2022

Server

RG Huston
11.2018 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Science - Life Science Communication

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Sofia Valdes Gillespie