Taya Allgood

Retail:

• Answer questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
• Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
• Demonstrated expertise in upselling techniques, effectively increasing revenue from individual transactions while meeting customer needs.
• Trained new employees on company policies, sales strategies, and merchandise offerings to enhance team performance.
• Managed cash register transactions accurately, maintaining accountability for all financial activities during shifts worked.
• Assisted with inventory management, ensuring accurate product counts and timely restocking.
• Offered assistance with fitting rooms or locating sizes/styles not immediately available on the sales floor, ensuring a seamless shopping experience.
• Ensured stock availability by regularly conducting inventory checks on popular items, reducing instances of missed sales opportunities due to out-of-stock products.

Warehouse:

• Collecting Merchandise from the distribution center and transporting materials to the shipping bay
• Shipping orders out correctly, including fixing mistakes made by other employees and ensuring efficiency
• Picking and packing items for orders
• Making sure warehouse supplies are stocked
• Working different positions when needed
• Loading FedEx and UPS trucks at the correct times scheduled
• Tag or re-tag items for inventory
• Transferring pallets of inventory to correct spots
• Load and un-load stock trucks

• Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
• Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
• Provided personalized shopping experiences for repeat customers by remembering their preferences and offering tailored recommendations.
• Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
• Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.
• Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
• Create an inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
• Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
• Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
• Answered customer questions about size, accessories, and merchandise care.

• Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
• Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
• Demonstrated adaptability by learning new software programs and tools quickly, enhancing overall efficiency within the intern role.
• Expanded professional network by actively engaging with colleagues and mentors within the organization, fostering valuable connections for future career opportunities.
• Assisted with teaching materials to 5th and 6th graders
• Worked with assigned mentor on roles of being a teacher
• Used skills that I learned to put together lessons for the students

• Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
• Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
• Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
• Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
• Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
• Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
• Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.