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SALES ASSOCIATE
Summary

I am a positive and energetic high-school senior! I worked as a nanny for the summer of my Sophomore and Junior year and a little during the school year. I have babysat up to 4 children all under age 8 plus a pet! My tasks while I was a nanny included taking the kids to the park, going on walks, playing games, making lunches, changing diapers, reading books, and making treats. I worked retail the past year but I really miss working with children . My passion is making a safe, fun, and happy environment for your kids!

Skills
  • Nordstrom brand promotions
  • Inventory control procedures
  • Retail loss prevention
  • Merchandising knowledge
  • Cash handling accuracy
  • Team player mentality
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Reading comprehension skills
  • Outgoing personality
Experience
Sales Associate|Nordstrom - Minnetonka, MN|12/2019 - Current
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
  • Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Kept apprised of emerging trends and provided informative customer service to assist in product selection.
  • Mentored team members in mastering sales techniques to consistently exceed objectives.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
  • Processed orders through system and coordinated product deliveries.
  • Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success toward common sales, service and operational goals.
  • Readied merchandise for sales floor by marking items with identifying codes and accurate pricing.
  • Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.
Barista |Caribou Coffee - Spring Park, MN|11/2018 - 12/2020
  • Listened to customer desires and needs to recommend optimal products.
  • Prepared various numbers of drinks per shift with high accuracy and consistently strong customer satisfaction.
  • Addressed and resolved customer concerns by working and helping to maintain brand loyalty.
  • Taught team members how to make latest drinks and correctly perform new procedures.
  • Merchandised display cases and diligently promoted prepared foods to drive business revenue.
  • Worked with new employees on procedures and policies, including interacting with customers, cleaning areas and making orders.
  • Restocked counter and customer areas to maintain adequate items levels for expected needs.
  • Memorized official and off-menu preparations to serve all customer beverage desires.
  • Protected customers by regularly cleaning and sanitizing work areas and equipment.
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Educated customers on beverage menu items and provided samples of daily brews.
  • Enthusiastically engaged customers during busy periods to keep mood light and fun.
  • Handled all delegated tasks, including taking apart the espresso machines, cleaning them, and putting them back together.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Nanny|Sarah Pollio - Maple Lake, MN|06/2018 - 08/2020
  • Taught children safe behavior such as seeking adult assistance when crossing street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
  • Helped children complete homework and special assignments daily to support academic performance.
  • Modeled appropriate social behaviors and encouraged concern for others.
  • Provided children with nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
  • Cleaned and tidied house, including doing laundry, sweeping and mopping floors and dusting.
  • Prepared healthy and well balanced meals and snacks for children.
  • Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television or other detrimental influences.
  • Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
  • Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
  • Cut snack foods into bite-sized pieces before serving to young children and monitored closely during snack time to prevent choking.
  • Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Redirected children to encourage safe, positive behaviors.
  • Dressed children and changed diapers.
  • Engaged children with games and puzzles.
  • Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
Hostess|none - Watertown, MN|10/2017 - 03/2018
  • Managed guest expectations by relaying information regarding hours, wait times and specials.
  • Helped restaurant staff set up small and large events to coordinate smooth execution.
  • Answered phones politely and promptly, accurately recording and confirming reservations.
  • Transported all dirty glassware and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area for proper cleaning.
  • Stayed on top of server availability and table turnover to make accurate decisions about seating locations.
  • Kept tables neat, cleared away dirty dishes, wiped down surfaces and refreshed glasses.
  • Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs.
  • Walked through dining room during service to ensure guest satisfaction and advise servers and bussing staff of specific service needs.
  • Maintained open communication with kitchen staff regarding cook times to prevent overloading workers and creating dissatisfied customers.
  • Backed up serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for incoming guests.
  • Assisted kitchen staff with food counts by determining number of items required for complete service.
Education and Training
Online School|Minnesota High School Diploma
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Nordstrom
  • Caribou Coffee
  • Sarah Pollio
  • none

School Attended

  • Online School

Job Titles Held:

  • Sales Associate
  • Barista
  • Nanny
  • Hostess

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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