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Tamika Proctor

Norfolk,VA

Summary

Dynamic sales associate with proven success at BP Gas Station Service, excelling in customer engagement and relationship building. Recognized for consistently exceeding sales goals through effective upselling and exceptional service. Strong cash handling skills combined with a calm demeanor in high-pressure situations ensure a positive shopping experience for all customers.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

BP Gas Station Service
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
  • Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
  • Developed new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting the benefits of our product offerings.
  • Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
  • Managed conflict resolution with dissatisfied customers professionally, resulting in improved customer retention rates.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure adequate stock levels, minimizing out-of-stock situations that could impact customer satisfaction.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.
  • Provided personalized shopping experiences for repeat customers by remembering their preferences and offering tailored recommendations.
  • Organized in-store promotions and events to increase foot traffic and drive additional sales opportunities.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets.
  • Participated in visual merchandising, creating attractive displays that stimulated customer interest and sales.
  • Utilized CRM tools to track customer interactions and sales, enhancing effectiveness of follow-up communications.
  • Engaged with customers through social media platforms to promote store events and new arrivals, expanding store reach.
  • Provided training to new staff on sales techniques and store procedures, ensuring consistent customer service experience.
  • Assisted in inventory management tasks, such as stock replenishment and cycle counts, to ensure product availability.
  • Enhanced store revenue by consistently exceeding personal sales targets through effective customer engagement and product knowledge.
  • Resolved customer complaints with patience and understanding, restoring customer confidence.
  • Collaborated with management team to develop sales strategies and goals, aligning with company objectives.
  • Contributed to positive shopping environment by maintaining organized and welcoming store appearance.
  • Developed comprehensive product knowledge, enabling effective upselling and cross-selling.
  • Led team meetings focused on sales techniques and product features, boosting overall team performance.
  • Monitored sales trends to adjust sales strategies and meet changing customer demands.
  • Increased customer loyalty with personalized shopping experiences and attentive service.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
  • Wrapped, boxed and weighed bakery department products.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.

DSP

Individual's FIRST
07.2023 - Current
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
  • Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.

Sales Associate

KFC Restaurant
10.2021 - 11.2022
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
  • Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.

Nurse Aide

Sunset Residence
11.2020 - Current
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted with daily living activities for patients, ensuring optimal independence and quality of life.
  • Tended to patients with diverse medical conditions, including dementia, Parkinson''s disease, and diabetes, adapting care approaches accordingly.
  • Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage, and automobile travel.
  • Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by delivering thorough reports on patients'' status at shift handover meetings.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Improved patient mobility by assisting with range-of-motion exercises, ambulation, and transfers.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean living environment.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Scheduled and accompanied client to medical appointments.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
  • Maintained strict infection control protocols while performing wound care, catheter care, and other medical procedures.
  • Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
  • Promoted patient safety by closely monitoring vitals, reporting abnormal findings to nursing staff, and administering medications as directed.
  • Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
  • Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
  • Contributed to efficient healthcare team communication through accurate documentation of patient information and regular updates on their progress.
  • Contributed to a positive workplace culture by mentoring newly hired nurse aides and sharing best practices.
  • Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while comforting grieving family members during difficult times.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Supported rehabilitation efforts for post-operative patients through targeted exercise programs under nurse supervision.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by forming strong bonds and providing emotional support during challenging times.
  • Elevated overall standard of care by participating in continuing education courses focused on new developments in nursing aide practices.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Alleviated stress among family members by offering guidance on how best to assist with their loved ones'' care needs at home.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
  • Assisted patients with therapy exercises as specified by care team.
  • Collaborated with peers and attended meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues.
  • Collaborated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
  • Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
  • Enhanced nutritional intake by preparing meals according to dietary restrictions and feeding patients who required assistance.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
  • Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.

Education

All Curriculum

Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI
06.1998

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Listening skills
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent people skills
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Goal oriented
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Relationship building
  • Outgoing personality
  • Cash handling
  • Money handling
  • Flexible schedule
  • Verbal/written communication
  • Cash register operation
  • Stocking and receiving
  • Client service
  • Conflict resolution
  • Store opening and closing
  • Sales expertise
  • Product sales
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Sales strategies
  • POS system operation
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Upselling
  • Professional demeanor
  • Retail store operations
  • Adapt to diverse groups
  • Cleaning techniques
  • Guest relations
  • Sales training
  • Payment processing
  • Strategic planning
  • Inventory tracking
  • Building rapport
  • Sales development
  • Inventory control
  • Policy and procedure adherence
  • Merchandise display
  • Product recommendations
  • Order processing
  • Sales goals attainment
  • Display setup
  • Brand promotion
  • Point of sale operation
  • Negotiation tactics
  • Relationship selling
  • Product promotions
  • Persuasion techniques
  • Business development
  • Promotional support
  • Fraud detection
  • Dispute mediation
  • Contract preparation
  • Money transfer systems
  • Dining area maintenance
  • Expert in subject
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Customer engagement
  • Task prioritization
  • Client retention strategies
  • Contact follow-up
  • Written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Positive and professional
  • Exceeds sales goals
  • Calm demeanor
  • Service oriented
  • Financial records oversight
  • Product guidance

Timeline

DSP

Individual's FIRST
07.2023 - Current

Sales Associate

KFC Restaurant
10.2021 - 11.2022

Nurse Aide

Sunset Residence
11.2020 - Current

Sales Associate

BP Gas Station Service

All Curriculum

Madison Area Technical College
Tamika Proctor