Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
SalesAssociate
Tasha S Foster Chavez

Tasha S Foster Chavez

Artesia,NM

Summary

Dynamic Sales Associate with a proven track record at Stripes Convenience Store, excelling in customer service and cash handling accuracy. Skilled in fostering customer loyalty and boosting sales through exceptional service and effective problem-solving. Demonstrates outstanding teamwork and collaboration, contributing to a positive shopping environment. Achieved a consistent increase in customer satisfaction, enhancing store revenue.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

Stripes Convenience Store
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Enhanced store revenue by consistently exceeding personal sales targets through effective customer engagement and product knowledge.

Sales Associate

Shell Gas Station
12.2023 - 12.2023
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.

Sales Associate

Allsups Convience Store
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • 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.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Contributed to positive shopping environment by maintaining organized and welcoming store appearance.
  • Increased customer loyalty with personalized shopping experiences and attentive service.

Cashier

Fenn's County Market
03.2002 - 07.2002
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
  • Improved efficiency, organized checkout area for optimal workflow.
  • Contributed to clean and safe shopping environment, performed regular sanitation of checkout area.

Sales Associate

Brewer Convenient Store
02.2001 - 07.2002
  • 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.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • 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.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.
  • Contributed to positive shopping environment by maintaining organized and welcoming store appearance.

Education

High School Deploma - Basic Communication Skills

Artesia High School
Artesia, NM
05.1997

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Listening skills
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Excellent people skills
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Outgoing personality
  • Cash handling
  • Money handling
  • Flexible schedule
  • Verbal/written communication
  • Cash register operation
  • Stocking and receiving
  • Cash handling accuracy
  • Store opening and closing
  • Cleaning techniques
  • Sales training
  • Policy and procedure adherence
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Positive and professional

Certification


  • Alcohol Seller/Server Certification – Various State-Specific Agencies.
  • Food Handler's Card – Various State-Specific Health Departments.
  • State Driver's License
  • ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
  • OSHA Certified

Timeline

Sales Associate

Shell Gas Station
12.2023 - 12.2023

Sales Associate

Stripes Convenience Store
10.2023 - 01.2024

Sales Associate

Allsups Convience Store
06.2022 - 09.2023

Cashier

Fenn's County Market
03.2002 - 07.2002

Sales Associate

Brewer Convenient Store
02.2001 - 07.2002

High School Deploma - Basic Communication Skills

Artesia High School
Tasha S Foster Chavez