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Yana Hernandez Olan

San Diego,CA

Summary

Dynamic and customer-focused retail professional with a strong background in sales, cash handling, and customer engagement at Plato’s Closet El Cajon. Proven ability to build lasting customer relationships, enhance visual merchandising, and contribute to increased customer loyalty through exceptional service and teamwork. Adept at resolving issues efficiently while maintaining adherence to company standards.

Expanded communication and cultural competency skills while working at the Beat of San Diego Souvenir Shop in Seaport Village, where daily interactions with international customers provided valuable experience in practicing and applying multiple languages in a fast-paced, tourism-driven environment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Associate

Plato’s Closet El Cajon
08.2024 - 04.2025
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.

Sales Associate

Best of San Diego
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • 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.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.

Education

Undergraduate - Psychology- Emphasis in Neuroscience

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

High School Diploma -

University City High School
San Diego, CA
06.2024

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Customer assistance

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Retail Sales Associate

Plato’s Closet El Cajon
08.2024 - 04.2025

Sales Associate

Best of San Diego
06.2022 - 08.2022

Undergraduate - Psychology- Emphasis in Neuroscience

San Diego State University

High School Diploma -

University City High School
Yana Hernandez Olan