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Tashaela Burks

Tashaela Burks

Lawton,OK

Summary

Goal-oriented individual versed in greeting high-volume of customers and recommending merchandise based on individual requirements. Skilled at creating displays to promote higher sales, completing cash register transactions, and maintaining accurate records of all transactions.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Seasonal Sales Associate

Bath & Body Works, LLC
Lawton , OK
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
  • Managed over 45 customer calls per day.

Seasonal Sales Associate

Kohl's Department Stores, Inc
Lawton , OK
09.2020 - 01.2021
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.

Server

Kudo's Steakhouse & Sushi
Lawton , OK
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Checked over 40 daily IDs to verify ages and uphold Oklahoma liquor laws

Floor Stocker

Sodexo Food Service
Lawton , OK
12.2019 - 08.2020
  • Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
  • Picked and packed order items.
  • Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
  • Stocked shelves, racks, and cases with new or transferred merchandise.
  • Unloaded deliveries from trucks in prompt fashion.
  • Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
  • Diligently examined packages and labels for defects or inaccuracies, decreasing overall packaging mistakes 30%
  • Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products

Team Member/Manager

Urban Air Trampoline And Adventure Park
Lawton , OK
12.2017 - 12.2019
  • Recommended specific products and services in alignment with individual needs, requirements, and specifications.
  • Maintained accurate and current customer account data with manual form processing and digital information updates.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Opened and closed locations and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Supervised site investigations, reported issues, and escalated those that required further assistance.
  • Increased sales by 10%

Hostess

Jimmy's Egg
Lawton , OK
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
  • Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
  • Assist servers, food runners, and bussers to ensure a pleasant dining experience for all guests.
  • Planned and executed 10-guest parties by organizing menus, spaces, and special requests

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology

Cameron University
Lawton, OK
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Eisenhower High School
Lawton, OK
05.2018

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Cash Handling
  • Inventory Control Procedures
  • Customer Service
  • Stocking and Receiving
  • Order Processing
  • Upselling Techniques
  • POS System Operations
  • Spreadsheet
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Visualization
  • SQL

Certification

  • Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere, Coursera - April 2022https://coursera.org/share/8f02c0660c7ac2293b79e436e9cb40a7

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.
Maya Angelou

Timeline

Seasonal Sales Associate

Bath & Body Works, LLC
09.2021 - 12.2021

Seasonal Sales Associate

Kohl's Department Stores, Inc
09.2020 - 01.2021

Server

Kudo's Steakhouse & Sushi
06.2020 - 08.2020

Floor Stocker

Sodexo Food Service
12.2019 - 08.2020

Team Member/Manager

Urban Air Trampoline And Adventure Park
12.2017 - 12.2019

Hostess

Jimmy's Egg
05.2017 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology

Cameron University

High School Diploma -

Eisenhower High School
  • Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere, Coursera - April 2022https://coursera.org/share/8f02c0660c7ac2293b79e436e9cb40a7
Tashaela Burks