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Sales Associate Customer Service

Location:
Urbana, IL
Posted:
June 08, 2023

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Tajai

McRoberts

Sullivan, Illinois *****

832-***-****

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

Professional Summary

Highly motivated

retail Sales Associate with

extensive customer service

and sales experience.

Outgoing

sales professional with track

record of driving increased

sales, improving buying

experience and

elevating company profile

with target market.

Consistently recognized for

sales performance and

excellence in customer

service.

Focused sales associate with

proven record of

outperforming sales

objectives, exceeding service

standards

and outpacing performance

goals. Solid industry

background with in-depth

knowledge of related

practices and market

fluctuations. Motivated, team-

oriented and enthusiastic

about using skills to boost

sales and support company

success.

Creative well-versed in

successful sales techniques

and approaches, relationship

building and

long-term customer retention

strategies. Demonstrated

competency in client

acquisition and closing.

Focused on maximizing

bottom-line profitability by

satisfying customer needs and

business targets

through skilled promotions.

Offering progressively

responsible sales experience

with industry companies.

Natural leader with

proven record of exceeding

sales targets and driving

customer service excellence.

Skilled in training and

mentoring new associates on

methods and techniques to

build customer retention and

boost loyalty.

Passionate about helping

customers and delivering top-

notch experiences in every

interaction.

Profit-minded Sales

Professional with

demonstrated success driving

sustained revenue by working

and

connecting with customers.

Industrious sales professional

with strong history of

surpassing objectives

by leveraging selling and

advanced people skills.

Talented at generating leads

and demonstrating

products to close high-volume

sales.

Goal-oriented individual

versed in greeting high-

volume of customers and

recommending merchandise

based on individual

requirements. Skilled at

creating displays to promote

higher sales, completing cash

register transactions and

maintaining accurate records

of all transactions.

Skills

Stocking and Replenishing

Merchandising Knowledge

Sales

Point of Sale Knowledge

Product and Service Sales

Multi-tasking strength

Client Service

Dining area maintenance

Point of sale operation

Sales expertise

Cash register operation

Sales training

Sales trends Exceptional

Customer Service

product knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Social perceptiveness

Cash Handling

Relationship building

Work History

Sales Associate

10/2019

to

11/2020

Cutco Cutlery

East Pittsburgh

,

PA

Prepared merchandise for

sales floor by pricing or

tagging.

Trained and developed new

hires in company processes,

product knowledge, customer

service and

selling techniques.

Worked alongside retail

representatives to enhance

product presentations and

advertising

collateral.

Organized racks and shelves

to maintain store visual

appeal, engage customers and

promote

specific merchandise.

Prepared large cash deposits

with zero discrepancies.

Applied security and loss

prevention training toward

recognizing risks and

reducing store theft.

Boosted sales by conferring

with customers to evaluate

purchase requirements and

recommend

best-fit company offerings.

Loaded and unloaded

merchandise using ladder and

pallet jack.

Grew sales and boosted

profits, applying proactive

management strategies and

enhancing sales

training.

Completed orders and

organized product deliveries

to meet customer timetables.

Tracked stock using company

inventory management

software.

Evaluated inventory and

delivery needs and optimized

strategies to meet customer

demands.

Maintained customer

satisfaction with quick and

professional handling of

product returns.

Provided positive first

impressions to welcome

existing, new and potential

customers.

Educated associates on

market trends and stayed up-

to-date on forecasts.

Increased sales by offering

advice on purchases and

promoting additional

products.

Implemented up-selling

strategies such as

recommending accessories

and complementary

purchases to boost revenue.

Trained and developed new

sales team associates in

products, selling techniques

and company

procedures.

Answered customer questions

regarding sizing, accessories

and proper care for

merchandise.

Developed, marketed and sold

full range of products and

support services.

Processed product returns

and assisted customers with

other selections.

Dishwasher

,

10/2019

to

11/2020

Longhorn Steakhouse

Greensburg

,

PA

Efficiently loaded and

unloaded dishwashers,

cleaning by hand large pots or

items used often

by kitchen staff.

Stepped into additional roles

during busy times to boost

coverage of important

stations.

Helped team meet expected

demands by restocking work

areas throughout restaurant

such as

server stations, salad bars and

supply cupboards.

Maintained clean and

contaminant-free cooking

equipment

Kept kitchen areas neat and

clean by removing trash and

organizing supplies.

Maintained proper

temperatures, behaviors and

controls to meet or exceed

health department

standards.

Disinfected counters and

wiped down food prep

surfaces to prevent illness and

cross-

contamination from raw

meats.

Oversaw incoming deliveries,

unboxing supplies, shelving

stock and rotating items.

Washed equipment, surfaces,

refrigerators and other areas

and applied sanitizing

chemicals.

Kept all dishes, utensils and

glassware clean and rotated

following safety standards by

properly cleaning

Cleared, washed and stacked

all plates, dining utensils and

trays quickly and without

breaking.

Loaded more than

200glasses, silverware and

dishes into dishwasher each

shift, running

average of

800 plus loads per day.

Established great

relationships with staff by

promoting team-oriented

atmosphere through use of

Communication and

Constructive listening

.Cultivated strong customer

relationships to generate

repeat and referred patronage

by offering

spotless dishes

Assisted with kitchen prep

work to help operations run

smoothly and meet customer

needs.

Troubleshot equipment

malfunctions and completed

minor repairs to keep

equipment functioning.

Increased machine efficiency

by scraping and pre-washing

dishes.

Performed routine

maintenance on

Time

equipment by request of

managers.

Effectively scrubbed and

scoured pots and pans using

Hands

and pads

products to remove burnt-on

food.

Moved items from main

storage areas to easily

accessible small fridge,

freezers and containers to

support kitchen staff

efficiency.

sprayer to loosen food

residue and enhance cleaning.

Efficiently and quickly

cleaned various dishes,

silverware

to provide smooth service

and

reduce wait times.

Gently moved glassware,

crystal and other delicate

items to prevent breakage.

Worked with chemicals such

as detergent, rinse agents and

sanitizers to protect customer

health.

Communicated with team

members to keep operations

running smoothly by helping

with human resources

Boosted team efficiency by

keeping kitchen areas

organized, clean and properly

sanitized.

Completed extra cleaning

work on garbage cans, racks,

dry storage areas and other

fixtures to keep

kitchen spotless.

+ Edit or add your own

Paid close attention to

instructions from supervisor

to complete tasks on time.

Kept work area clean, dry and

free of debris to prevent

incidents and accidents.

Scraped, washed and

efficiently restacked

dishware, utensils and

glassware to keep kitchen

ready

for customer demands.

Caregiver

,

03/2018

to

01/2020

Patriots Home Health Care

Pittsburgh

,

PA

Helped clients manage money,

pay bills and shop for

groceries or personal items.

Conferred with supervisor to

discuss patient condition and

medical care.

Assisted patients with self-

administered medications.

Engaged patients in

meaningful conversation,

socialization and activity

while providing personal

care assistance.

Used

Software

and

Software

to maintain records of

services performed and

apparent condition of

patients.

Maintained clean personal

areas and prepared healthy

meals to support client

nutritional needs.

Planned healthy meals,

purchased ingredients and

cooked meals to provide

adequate nutrition for

client wellbeing.

Documented residents'

mental status, sleep and

eating patterns in medical

record books.

Transported individuals to

events and activities, medical

appointments and shopping

trips.

Cleaned house, ran errands,

managed laundry and

completed weekly grocery

shopping.

Monitored, tracked and

conveyed important patient

information to healthcare

staff to help

optimize treatment planning

and care delivery.

Shopped for groceries

regularly in order to keep

house stocked with

necessities.

Assisted with feeding and

monitored intake to help

patients achieve nutritional

objectives.

Provided safe mobility

support to help patients move

around personal and public

spaces.

Helped patients care for

themselves by teaching

proper, safe use of ambulation

assistive devices

such as canes or walkers.

Provided transportation to

doctor's appointments,

grocery stores, salons and

barbershops.

Cashier

,

02/2018

to

12/2018

Walmart

North Versailles

,

P

Worked flexible schedule and

extra shifts to meet business

needs.

Helped customers complete

purchases, locate items and

join reward programs.

Restocked and organized

merchandise in front lanes.

Answered questions about

store policies and addressed

customer concerns.

Completed inventory counts

and ordered merchandise.

Greeted over

30

patients per day.

Reviewed weekly sales ads

and monitored price changes.

Maintained current

knowledge of store

promotions and highlighted

sales to customers.

Demonstrated product

features, answered questions,

and redirected objections to

highlight positive

aspects.

Education

11/2016

Soldan International Studies

-

St Louis

,

MO

Accomplishments

Documentation - Wrote and

edited documents

Computer Proficiency - Used

Microsoft Excel to develop

inventory tracking

spreadsheets.

Sales - Increased sales by

6%

over a two year period.

Increased productivity

10

% by implementing several

process improvements.

Resolved product issue

through consumer testing.

Exceeded monthly quota

4

in the development of

Health

.

Used Microsoft Excel to

develop inventory tracking

spreadsheets.

effectively helping with task.

Affiliations

American Marketing

Association

Toastmasters

APICS – Association for

Supply Chain Management

Rotary International

Institute of Electrical and

Electronics Engineers



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