Sales associate
Columbia Sportswear
- I managed merchandise and kept the store up, along with assisting all customers.
Thomas Navarrete
Whittier
Summary
Motivated and adaptable professional with diverse experience in retail, customer service, and logistics environments. Proven ability to work efficiently in fast-paced settings, maintain organization, and deliver strong customer support. Skilled in merchandise management, inventory handling, and providing product recommendations. Recognized for strong teamwork, flexibility, and the ability to stay composed under pressure. Currently pursuing a degree in English and the Arts with a teaching focus at California State University, Los Angeles. Also holds an Adobe certification in Illustrator and Photoshop, combining creative and interpersonal strengths.
Work History
Stock Associate
Burlington Coat Factory
- I sort, price, and tag shipments that come into the store and place them in the front of the store
Package delivery
Amazon
- I sorted packages into the delivery trucks and shipped them to the customers' homes, businesses, and schools
Merchandiser
Total Wine and More
- I sorted through packages and filed aisles, restocked backroom products, assisted customers, and gave recommendations on types of alcoholic beverages
Sales Associate
Bevmo
- Tasked with learning the product daily to assist customers with any of their needs. Kept the store up to date with merchandise and ensured accurate pricing.
Barista
Starbucks
- Tasked with handling food, drinks, and caring for the stations in the workplace, and assisting customers with any of their needs.
Student Assistant
Cal State LA: Office of Student Services
- Tasked with filing documents of students' information regarding their teaching credentials and assisting students with questions regarding appointments, general questions about the teaching credentials, and guiding them to the proper resources to begin.
Education
Undergrad - English and the arts
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles03-2026
Skills
- Fast Learner and willing to learn, work well with others
- Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring the ability to effectively prioritize
- Keeps professional composure even during hectic times
- Adobe certificate in Illustrator and Photoshop
- Have hosted a tournament event with twenty contestants
- Problem-solving skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Client retention strategies
- Merchandising
- Task prioritization
- Customer engagement
Awards
Adobe certificate for illustration and Photoshop
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sales associate
Columbia Sportswear
Stock Associate
Burlington Coat Factory
Package delivery
Amazon
Merchandiser
Total Wine and More
Sales Associate
Bevmo
Barista
Starbucks
Student Assistant
Cal State LA: Office of Student Services
Undergrad - English and the arts
California State University, Los Angeles