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Sales Associate

Location:
Canada
Posted:
January 27, 2014

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Resume:

Erica Infanti

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(***) *** - **31

Stoney Creek, Ontario, L8G 4L4 E:

*****.*******@*******.**

Objective

Seeking an opportunity to expand my knowledge and experience that offers

growth and advancement opportunities

Highlights of qualifications

. Good communication, time management and organizational skills

. Possesses a friendly, approachable and outgoing attitude with

customers, clients and colleagues

. Honest, responsible, reliable and self-motivated

. Able to work independently and as part of a team

. Able to type up to 60 words per minute

. Excellent computer skills in Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power

Point

Education

2012 - Present Brock University - Honours BA Program; Majoring in

English and Linguistics

2010 - 2012 McMaster University - Honours BA Program; Majoring in

English

2008 - 2010 Orchard Park Secondary School

2006 - 2008 Cardinal Newman Secondary School

Work Experience

JUSTICE, Burlington, ON

April 2011 - January 2014

Sales Associate/ Cashier

. Assisted in completion of the store opening, as well as other store

openings across Ontario

. Greeted customers and established a rapport to create a friendly

welcoming environment

. Processed freight twice a week and replenished merchandise

. Monitored floor-stock, display maintenance, and housekeeping

. Participated in year-end inventory

. Aided customers in locating merchandise while sharing knowledge about

available inventory

. Voiced and advertised promotional offers

. Explained the company's various policies such as refund/exchange

policies

. Handled customer complaints with compassion and poise

. Operated cash register and completed various types of transactions,

including debit, credit and cash.

. Helped in succeeding company goals by providing excellent customer

service

. Provided highly effective training of new employees and helped them

improve their performance on the job

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

St. Clare of Assisi, Stoney Creek, ON

February - June 2009

Co-op Student

. Provided aid to teachers and students in classroom settings ranging

from JK - Grade 6

. Worked with children with learning/behavioural disabilities and helped

to motivate students

. Helped prepare classroom work (photocopied and organized worksheets,

prepared activities)

. Utilized creative/artistic skills to make classroom activities

enjoyable and educational

. Built a friendly relationship with teachers and students

Orchard Park Secondary School, Stoney Creek, ON

February - June 2009

ESL Peer Tutor

. Worked with ESL students with English skills ranging from Level 1

(lowest) to Level 4 (highest)

. Used reading and writing techniques, tests and computer activities to

engage students

. Assisted teacher in grading each student based on their improvements

of the semester

Venetian Club, Hamilton, ON

2007 - 2008

. Assisted in setting up for various events (weddings, showers, stags,

dinner dances, birthday parties)

REFERENCES

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