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TAMMY STUART

AAFEES
NEWYORK,NY
10
years of professional experience

Sales-focused retail professional with a strong background in customer service, inventory control, and point-of-sale operations. Known for building customer loyalty, resolving concerns quickly, and using product knowledge to drive sales. Ready to support business goals through reliable service and efficient store operations.

Work History

Sales Associate

1 Year 2 Months
AAFEES | 08.2025 - 10.2026
  • Assisted customers with product selection, pricing, and store policies
  • Operated point-of-sale systems to process cash, card, and exchange transactions
  • Replenished merchandise and maintained organized, sales-ready displays
  • Ensured accurate stock counts and reported inventory discrepancies to supervisors
  • Resolved customer concerns professionally and escalated complex issues when needed
  • Applied loss prevention procedures while monitoring sales floor activity
  • Completed register balancing and handled daily cash drawer reconciliation
  • Supported team during peak periods by prioritizing tasks and maintaining service quality
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with management team to develop sales strategies and goals, aligning with company objectives.
  • Resolved customer complaints with patience and understanding, restoring customer confidence.
  • Increased customer loyalty with personalized shopping experiences and attentive service.
  • Contributed to positive shopping environment by maintaining organized and welcoming store appearance.
  • Initiated clienteling approach to build strong relationships with key customers, encouraging repeat business.
  • Streamlined checkout process, significantly reducing wait times and improving customer satisfaction.
  • Assisted in inventory management tasks, such as stock replenishment and cycle counts, to ensure product availability.
  • Developed comprehensive product knowledge, enabling effective upselling and cross-selling.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.

Tobacco Manager

8 Years
Quick Chek Stores | 06.2016 - 06.2024

It was my job to maintain a fully stocked and current program for all tobacco products and customer service for the register and store. I also was responsible for delivery check ins and stocking shelves and doing stock counts each week.

  • Prepared merchandise for the the sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
  • Managed conflict resolution with dissatisfied customers professionally, resulting in improved customer retention rate.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure adequate stock levels, minimizing out-of-stock situations that could impact customer satisfaction.
  • Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively and enticed shoppers to make purchases.
  • Managed inventory to ensure product availability, contributing to uptick in sales.
  • Implemented feedback from customer surveys to improve shopping experience and meet customer needs.
  • Participated in visual merchandising, creating attractive displays that stimulated customer interest and sales.
  • Enhanced store revenue by consistently exceeding personal sales targets through effective customer engagement and product knowledge.
  • Monitored sales trends to adjust sales strategies and meet changing customer demands.
  • Fostered collaborative work environment, sharing best practices and sales strategies with new hires.
  • 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.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Created an inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences for retail customers.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
  • 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.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, pricing, and store policies
  • Operated point-of-sale systems to process cash, card, and exchange transactions
  • Replenished merchandise and maintained organized, sales-ready displays
  • Verified stock levels and reported inventory discrepancies to supervisors
  • Resolved customer concerns professionally and escalated complex issues when needed
  • Applied loss prevention procedures while monitoring sales floor activity
  • Completed register balancing and handled daily cash drawer reconciliation
  • Supported team during peak periods by prioritizing tasks and maintaining service quality
  • 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.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • 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.
  • Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Developed new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting the benefits of our product offerings.

Education

High School Diploma

Addison Central | Addison, NY

Skills

Results-oriented sales
Customer interaction
Client support
Analytical problem-solving
Effective time allocation
Effective multi-tasking
Stock inventory control
Collaborative teamwork
Reliable collaborator
Consistently reliable
Strong interpersonal skills
Analytical problem-solving

Timeline

Sales Associate

AAFEES
08.2025 - 10.2026Read More

Tobacco Manager

Quick Chek Stores
06.2016 - 06.2024Read More

Addison Central

High School Diploma
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TAMMY STUART