Tyler Gast
Porter
Summary
Versatile Senior Sales Associate highly effective at applying excellent planning, time management and customer service abilities to challenging sales targets. Well-versed in developing and deepening customer relationships to build loyal base.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Sales Associate
Music and Arts
Conroe
01.2023 - Current
- Analyzed market trends to determine the best product positioning.
- Created customized presentations for potential clients based on their needs.
- Drafted proposals outlining competitive pricing structures for prospective customers.
- Optimized and customized schedules for weekly lesson times for each and every student in our roster.
- Had a large focus on customer service and directing inquiries to their proper solutions.
- Handled stock worth thousands of dollars with care and ease, delivering them to our customers and fulfilling their orders as swiftly and efficiently as possible.
- Engaged with local education facilities such as schools and universities to maintain a working relationship and trust in our company.
Sales Associate
Game X Change
Huntsville
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
- Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
- Processed credit card transactions quickly and securely.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies, and security practices.
Courtesy Clerk
Kroger
Kingwood
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Ensured safety by monitoring the parking lot for any suspicious activity.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise, rotated products, and removed expired items.
- Assisted in unloading trucks containing incoming stock or supplies.
- Maintained neatness of the parking lot and assisted loose carts and debris out of the spaces, often in extremely hot or stormy weather.
- Maintained customer relationships and health precautions, especially in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Organized promotional displays to attract customers' attention.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area by sweeping floors and wiping down counters.
- Provided excellent customer service by being friendly and courteous at all times.
- Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Demonstrated knowledge of store layout to assist customers in finding desired items quickly.
- Greeted customers and provided assistance in locating items.
- Packaged or bagged purchases and assisted customers with in-vehicle loading.
- Followed best practices for bagging items in reusable, plastic and paper bags.
- Supervised return of exchanged or unwanted items to correct shelf locations and organized display arrangements.
- Took unwanted items from checkout to proper location.
Education
Porter High School
Porter, TXSome College (No Degree) - TV And Film Production
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 08.2021 - 03.2023
Skills
- Client presentations
- Market analysis
- Sales strategy
- Proposal drafting
- Customer relationship management
- Transaction processing
- Merchandising tactics
- Retail operations
- Upselling techniques
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Product knowledge
- Motivational speaking
- Photography techniques
- Image editing
- Camera operation
- Client management
- Video editing
- Audio production
- Cinematography
- Content creation
- Creative thinking
- Attention to detail
- Video production
- Interview filming
- Wedding coverage
Media Portfolio
- Coronatio (Feb. 2022)- Boom Operator
- Aaron and Olivia (Unreleased) - Boom Operator
- Last Place (Post-Production) - Boom Operator
- The Fly: Prometheus (Pre-Production) - Writer, Director
Timeline
Senior Sales Associate
Music and Arts
01.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Game X Change
06.2022 - 08.2022
Some College (No Degree) - TV And Film Production
Sam Houston State University
08.2021 - 03.2023
Courtesy Clerk
Kroger
06.2020 - 08.2020
Porter High School