Starr Bates
Merrimack
Summary
Goal-driven Graphic Designer successful at applying technical skills to create art to inform and engage customers. Clear communicator and collaborative team player with eye for detail and skilled in desktop publishing tools and graphic design software. Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-bates-14b666294/
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Front of Store Attendant
Shaw's Supermarket
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Assisted customers with product inquiries/purchases and provided tailored recommendations.
- Organized merchandise/food displays to enhance visual appeal and increase sales.
- Managed parking lot carts and electronic carts
- Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the store.
Sales Associate
Asics Outlet Store
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Coordinated the locations of certain products for storage and restock.
- Provide satisfactory customer products in a timely manner.
- Able to interest customers in the products in the store and advise them about the benefits and the strengths each product had to offer.
- Established professional and memorable customer interactions through conversation, and successfully getting to know what the customers wanted while leaving a lasting impression.
Sales Associate
Staples
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Processed an average of 60 transactions per shift with a focus on accuracy and efficiency, enhancing customer checkout experience.
- Resolved customer concerns using strong communication and conflict management skills.
- Assisted with customer experience to provide more personalized sales support.
Guest Advocate
Target
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Resolved guest issues by working with customer service leaders and area managers to meet individual needs.
- Maintained clean, organized, and well-stocked checkout areas with regular attention to displays.
- Handled online order pickups, locating items and helping customers move bulky purchases to vehicles.
Education
English - Creative Writing
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05-2026
High School - General
Merrimack High
Merrimack, NH06-2022
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Reliability and punctuality
- Troubleshooting
- Storage organization
- Guest relations
- Logging
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Adaptable and flexible
Accomplishments
Was included in the Merrimack High School Collection of Literary Arts
Timeline
Front of Store Attendant
Shaw's Supermarket
06.2025 - 10.2025
Sales Associate
Asics Outlet Store
07.2024 - 09.2024
Sales Associate
Staples
10.2023 - 03.2024
Guest Advocate
Target
06.2021 - 07.2023
High School - General
Merrimack High
English - Creative Writing
Southern New Hampshire University