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William Rathjen

Saint James,NY

Summary

Motivated retail professional with strong sales, customer service and problem-solving abilities. Skilled at selling Sneakers and learn new information quickly to maximize contributions and respond to changing customer preferences.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Sneaker Reseller

Self Employed Web
01.2019 - Current
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Nike and Adidas expertise in Jordans and applied to customer interactions.
  • Established measurable goals and key performance indicators to drive productivity.
  • Maintained high feedback ratings from customers by responding quickly to questions and problems.
  • Built and maintained knowledge of products, current sales pricing and manufacturer events and promotions.
  • Documented account and prospect activity proficiently in computerized customer relationship management system.
  • Cultivated strategic customer relationships, evaluated needs and opportunities within customer accounts and negotiated to gain sales commitments.
  • Followed up with customer inquiries promptly and maximized internet lead opportunities.
  • Established credibility and created confidence quickly and easily with online sales prospects.
  • Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills and translated complex conversations into simple solutions and sales.
  • Met or exceeded goals and objectives for online selling department.


Financial Advisor Intern

PROSPECT FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Managed client expectations effectively, setting realistic goals based on individual circumstances and market conditions.
  • with senior advisors to develop tailored investment strategies, enhancing client experience and outcomes.
  • Improved client satisfaction by providing personalized financial advice and recommendations.
  • Analyzed and updated data in Excel to model clients’ P&L’s
  • Identified 20 ETFs with lower expense ratios and identical Morningstar ratings compared to client's current portfolios


Education

Bachelors - Economics

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
12-2026

Skills

  • Relationship selling
  • Merchandising knowledge
  • Cash handling accuracy
  • Inventory control procedures
  • Product Sales
  • Energetic self-starter
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Money Transfer Systems
  • Money handling
  • Cash register operation
  • Customer- and service-oriented
  • Outgoing personality
  • Superb time management
  • Sales expertise
  • Listening skills
  • Team player mentality
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Negotiation Tactics

Timeline

Financial Advisor Intern

PROSPECT FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
06.2024 - 08.2024

Sneaker Reseller

Self Employed Web
01.2019 - Current

Bachelors - Economics

Pennsylvania State University
William Rathjen