Sales Associate Entry Level

**********@*****.*** 443-***-**** Elkridge, MD ***75 WWW: Bold Profile

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. WORK HISTORY

Sales Associate. Columbia, MD

American Eagle Outfitters 03/2023 - Current

SKILLS

EDUCATION

University of Maryland-

Baltimore County

Catonsville, MD

Expected in 05/2025

Bachelor of Arts: Psychology

Howard High School

Ellicott City, MD

06/2021

High School Diploma

Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.

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Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

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● Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging. Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.

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Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

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Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.

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Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.

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Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.

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● Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty. Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.

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Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.

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Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.

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Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.

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● Managed efficient cash register operations.

Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.

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Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.

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Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.

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● Critical Thinking

● Child Care

● Problem-Solving

● Mind-Mapping

● Time Management

● Creative Thinking

● Research Writing

● Social Psychology

● Developmental Psychology

● Abnormal Psychology

● Research Methods

Abigail "Ara" Andrews

Sales Associate. Columbia, MD

CosmoProf 08/2022 - 01/2023

Babysitting. Columbia, MD

Private 06/2022 - 08/2022

Dance Camp Counselor. Savage, MD

Joyful Motion 06/2021 - 08/2021

HOBBIES

I have a strong passion for the arts. I have been training in dance at an advanced level for 10+ years. I am currently pursuing a Dance Minor and I am a member of my Universities Dance Team.

● Stock store after receiving shipment each week

● Knowledge of hair products/tools/color

● Assisting customers with questions

● Using a cash register

● Opening and closing the store alone

Working alone for several shifts and maintaining everything by myself

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● Cleaning and keeping organization throughout each shift

● Changing labels and shelves each month

● Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.

● Communicated positively with children and guardians. Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.

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● Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals. Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.

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Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.

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Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.

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Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.

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● Work with children ages 4-7

● Teach dance classes to children ages 4-7

● Help prepare art and crafts activities

● Choreograph dances for children ages 4-7

● Stay with children after hours whilst waiting for Guardian to arrive Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.

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● Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities. Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.

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Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.

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Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.

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Documented activities, injuries and accidents to inform parents and maintain consistent records.

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Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.

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