Experienced and goal-oriented professional with a strong track record in building and maintaining client relationships. Skilled in identifying and addressing individual needs, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and increased sales. Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accurate maintenance of detailed records. Adept at utilizing merchandise knowledge to provide tailored solutions, enhancing the overall customer experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School for Early Childhood Development
03.2021 - Current
Implemented tailored curriculum and activities to enhance the physical, mental, and social development of each child in a multi-cultural classroom setting
Established and maintained a secure and disciplined classroom environment conducive to learning
Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels
Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities
Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success
Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities
Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans
Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support
Jewelry Consultant
Shane Co.
04.2022 - 09.2022
Provided excellent service to customers through active engagement, direct eye contact and listening skills
Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs
Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy
Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts
Asked open-ended questions to ascertain what type of item customer desired, price range limits and recipient of item
Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales
Honed conflict resolution skills as result of diffusing tense situations with unhappy customers
Sales Associate
Slumberland Furniture
09.2020 - 03.2021
Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items
Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application
Acted as initial contact in addressing customer concerns
Built trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections
Helped average of Eight to Twelve customers per day by responding to inquiries and locating products
Negotiated and closed deals with minimal oversight
Prepared cash deposits with zero discrepancies
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice
Collected payments and provided accurate change
Sales Associate
Becker Furniture
06.2019 - 06.2020
Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information
Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices
Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals
Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers
Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets
Guest Service Associate
Target
11.2016 - 05.2019
Guaranteed guest satisfaction and positive experience through genuine, enthusiastic and friendly interactions
Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change
Addressed and welcomed large volume of guests to business per day, improving overall customer service and engagement
Answered phones to respond to customer inquiries and transfer calls to appropriate staff members
Promoted high level of guest satisfaction through genuine, enthusiastic and friendly interactions
Managed customer complaints and rectified issues to complete satisfaction
Delivered key administrative support to coworkers, taking on additional tasks during peak times
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom at The Goddard School For Early Childhood DevelopmentLead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom at The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development