Solange Hanks
Summary
Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success and highly adaptive to changes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Newsletter Editor, Graphic Designer, Sales
Gold Coast Railroad Museum
07.2022 - Current
- Selected and edited photos for use in diverse projects.
- Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics where the museum has seen a 13% increase in sales for private tours with my involvement
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing and tagging.
- Trained volunteers and staff on the museum's artifacts and how best to present them for tour groups
Sales Associate
Fossil Outlet Store
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Organized watch and leather display to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
- Operated cash register for cash and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Sales Associate
Sketchers
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art
Florida International University
Miami, FL08.2022
Associate of Arts - Art
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL05.2020
Skills
- Concept Visualization
- Image Manipulation
- Exceptional Selling and Influencing
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Staff Development
- Project Creation
- Project Management
- Social Media Content Creation
- Cash Handling
- Presentation Skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Newsletter Editor, Graphic Designer, Sales
Gold Coast Railroad Museum
07.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Fossil Outlet Store
11.2021 - 06.2022
Sales Associate
Sketchers
10.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Art
Florida International University
Associate of Arts - Art
Miami Dade College
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