Spencer Rasmussen
Kalamazoo
Summary
Motivated and customer-focused sales professional with experience in face-to-face retail sales and personalized product recommendations. Proven ability to assess customer needs, provide tailored solutions, and drive sales through strong interpersonal skills and product knowledge. Adept at building rapport, upselling, and creating a positive shopping experience to encourage repeat business. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Business at Kalamazoo College, with a strong work ethic and background in teamwork, strategic thinking, and adaptability.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Film Technician (Work-Study)
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo
09.2022 - Current
- Capturing footage of both practices and games aided to the teams overall success as coaches were able to deeper analyze playcalling
- Set up and operated remote cameras for live video feeds.
- Developed and implemented innovative camera techniques, angles and setting to capture footage.
Student Athlete
Kalamazoo College
08.2022 - Current
- Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice, and going to classes.
- Collaborated with teammates to create a supportive atmosphere that encouraged growth, camaraderie, and sportsmanship.
- Increased awareness of personal strengths/weaknesses by regularly reviewing game footage and statistics as part of individual performance assessments.
- Enhanced personal athletic performance through disciplined training routines and diligent practice sessions.
Retail Sales Associate
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc
Auburn Hills
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided face-to-face customer service, assessing individual needs to recommend the ideal footwear solutions.
- Maintained a consultative sales approach, upselling complementary products and driving revenue growth.
- Built rapport with customers to enhance their shopping experience, and encourage repeat business.
- Assisted with inventory management and merchandising to optimize store presentation and sales performance.
- Developed expertise in athletic and lifestyle footwear, guiding customers based on fit, function, and brand knowledge.
Curbside Shopper
Meijer
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintained high satisfaction ratings by completing orders quickly and making good selections for customers.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless communication and coordination of curbside orders.
- Communicated clearly with customers via phone or online chat regarding order details, substitutions or additional requests.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
Referee Escort
Avondale School District
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Communicated with fans, coaches, players, and other umpires.
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
- Improved game flow by effectively communicating decisions to both teams and coaching staff.
- Assisted in the development of newer referees by serving as a mentor, providing guidance on best practices for officiating.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business & Computer Science
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI06-2026
Skills
- Live production support
- Supply management
- Setting up equipment
- Project management
- Equipment testing
- Task prioritization
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Team Collaboration
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc
11.2024 - 01.2025
Curbside Shopper
Meijer
06.2023 - 08.2023
Film Technician (Work-Study)
Kalamazoo College
09.2022 - Current
Student Athlete
Kalamazoo College
08.2022 - Current
Referee Escort
Avondale School District
11.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Business & Computer Science
Kalamazoo College
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