Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Sparkle McFarland

Summary

Highly motivated individual with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with track record of driving increased revenue, improving buying experience, and elevating company profile with targeted markets. Consistently recognized for sales performance and excellence in customer service.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

Casa Aurora
03.2024 - 01.2025
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Meal prep
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.

Health Care Provider

In Home Supportive Services
05.2015 - 06.2023
  • Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules and transporting to and from medical appointments.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming, and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt mobility restrictions.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families.


Sales Associate

Macy's Department Store
10.2018 - 04.2023
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Educated customers about product features and benefits to aid in selecting best options for each individuals' need.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction.

Quality Control Inspector

Select Staffing Agency
11.2015 - 02.2017
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Examined products for defects or issues, reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards

Education

Graduate Certificate - Medical Assistant

Associated Technical College
Los Angeles, CA
10-2016

High School Diploma -

Youth Opportunities Unlimited High School
Los Angeles, CA
06-2010

Skills

  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Sales expertise
  • Flexible schedule
  • Positive and professional
  • Cash handling
  • POS system operations
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Loading and unloading
  • Truck processing
  • Clear communication
  • Self-motivated and disciplined

Accomplishments

  • Exceeded monthly quota 7 times.
  • Awarded “Employee of the Month” in 2021 and 2023.

Certification

  • Certified Medical Assistant
  • Certified Fork lift driver


Timeline

Cook

Casa Aurora
03.2024 - 01.2025

Sales Associate

Macy's Department Store
10.2018 - 04.2023

Quality Control Inspector

Select Staffing Agency
11.2015 - 02.2017

Health Care Provider

In Home Supportive Services
05.2015 - 06.2023

Graduate Certificate - Medical Assistant

Associated Technical College

High School Diploma -

Youth Opportunities Unlimited High School