Taylor Hoover

Cerrillos,NM

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Shop Helper

Santa Fe Vintage Outpost

02.2025 - Current

Greeted customers entering store and offered assistance with requirements.
Maintained a clean, organized, and visually appealing retail environment according to brand standards.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Participated in visual merchandising, creating attractive displays that stimulated customer interest and sales.
Managed inventory to ensure product availability, contributing to uptick in sales.
Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.

Sales Associate

Lucchese Bootmaker

01.2024 - Current

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.
Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.

Photographer

Self

10.2014 - Current

Mastered various photography techniques, consistently producing visually stunning images.
Streamlined photo editing process, improving turnaround time and overall efficiency.
Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, resulting in tailored photography services.
Spearheaded on-location shoots, ensuring seamless coordination of equipment and personnel logistics.
Delivered timely completion of assignments while maintaining strict attention to detail under tight deadlines.
Contributed creative input in collaborative projects with designers, stylists, and other professionals.
Built lasting relationships with vendors in the industry, leading to valuable partnerships and referrals over time.

Manufacturing Technician

Warbonnet Outdoors

03.2014 - 02.2022

Maintained a clean and organized shop floor, ensuring safety standards were upheld at all times.
Performed routine equipment maintenance, prolonging the lifespan of tools and machinery.
Assisted team members with various tasks, contributing to a positive work environment and increased productivity.
Constructed and dismantled components and gathered materials for repairs, maintenance, and new installations.
Streamlined inventory management for improved organization and easier access to essential items.
Streamlined inventory management with meticulous record-keeping, ensuring stock levels were accurately maintained.
Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, sharing insights and suggestions for enhancing operational efficiency.
Increased overall productivity by training new technicians and providing ongoing support to team members.

Education

Certificate - UX Design

General Assembly

Remote

10-2023

High School Diploma -

Franklin High School

El Paso, TX

08-2009

Skills

Effective Selling Techniques
Service Excellence
Motorcycle Fabrication Skills
Innovative Problem Solving
Hands-On Mechanical Skills

Welding
Photography & Videography
Computer Efficiency
Meaningful Client Engagement

Timeline