Sarah Rebecca Bowen
*-*** ********* ******, ******, Ontario N5Y 3X8 ? 226-***-**** ?
ace2jf@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: To obtain employment in Administration or Sales
Highlights of Qualifications
. Successful previous work experience in sales and customer service
. Skilled at completing administrative tasks such as bookkeeping,
filing, researching, and logging information
. Adept at using computers and point of sale systems to complete
transactions
. Exceptional communicator with the ability to build rapport easily with
a diverse clientele
. Experience using a variety of sales techniques to generate results
. Highly organized and reliable
Employment Experience
Brand Ambassador Launchthis.com, London, ON
2013 - Present
In Focus, London, ON
2008
. Operated promotional booths at various retail and grocery stores to
promote new products
. Communicated key sales messages and encouraged customers to sample
various products items
. Used online spreadsheet program to record locations visited and time
spent per location
. Kept accurate logs to track number of customers, samples, and sales
per shift
Sales Associate Sears Canada, London, ON
2012 - 2013
. Greeted customers and provided information on store products and
services
. Used point of sale system to process cash, credit, and debit
transactions
. Applied discounts and promotions to purchases and processed returns
when necessary
. Assisted customers in locating products and refilled display shelves
to maintain visual appeal
Sales Assistant Home Depot, Owen Sound, ON
2006 - 2007
. Greeted customers and recommended products to meet customers' needs
. Coordinated delivery dates and returns for products
. Used upselling techniques to promote additional products
. Assisted customers in using computer programs to research and order
products not found in store
Owner / Manager The Candy Shoppe, Croydon, UK
2001 - 2003
. Created and carried out business plan for store selling modern and
nostalgic confectionary
. Interacted with customers to provide service, promote products, and
complete sales transactions
. Set up visual display centrepieces in key locations to generate
increased sales
. Researched potential products extensively to select quality
merchandise
. Completed basic bookkeeping to track and organize sales
. Maintained accessible and organized filing system
Education and Certifications
Business Management for the Self Employed Croyden Business Ventrue,
Croyden, UK 1999
Secondary School Equivalent Haling Manor High School, Croyden,
UK 1980