Ian Eldred
Clearwater
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level electrician position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Parts City Auto Parts
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted customers in product selection and provided exceptional service to enhance shopping experience.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Maintained knowledge of current sales promotions and inventory to assist customers effectively.
- Operated point-of-sale system efficiently, processing transactions accurately and promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to restock shelves and organize merchandise displays for optimal visibility.
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved issues swiftly to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new product lines and sales techniques quickly during peak periods.
- Developed positive relationships with regular customers, providing personalized recommendations based on preferences.
- 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.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
Sales Associate
Clearwater Travel Plaza Food Court
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
- Resolved customer complaints with patience and understanding, restoring customer confidence.
- Provided training to new staff on sales techniques and store procedures, ensuring consistent customer service experience.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Assisted customers in product selection and provided exceptional service to enhance shopping experience.
- Operated point-of-sale system efficiently, processing transactions accurately and promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to restock shelves and organize merchandise displays for optimal visibility.
- 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.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
Education
High School Diploma -
Becker Senior High School
Becker, MN06.2025
Skills
- Behavior Modeling via leadership positions in Scouts
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Listening skills
- Experience with a wide variety of tools
- Multi-tasking strength
- Teachable
- Reliable and punctual
- Goal oriented
- Flexible schedule
- Friendly and outgoing
Accomplishments
- Achieved Eagle Scout rank by completing all levels of scouting with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised a team of volunteers to complete the Eagle Scout project which consisted of a variety of maintenance repairs on the youth house at my parish.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Parts City Auto Parts
07.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Clearwater Travel Plaza Food Court
06.2023 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Becker Senior High School
Hobbies
Scouts
Baseball
Cars
Fishing
Boating
Welding