Anthony Garcia
Ventura
Summary
Hardworking Sales Associate committed to driving high sales in both slow and busy shifts. Organized and patient individual polished in handling customer complaints and replenishing stock. Flexible and outgoing team player commended for demonstrating honesty and integrity with customers, team members and supervisors.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Tattoo Apprentice
Roses and Rivets
Santa Paula
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted in preparing tattoo stations for client sessions.
- Observed experienced artists to learn various tattoo techniques and styles.
- Cleaned and sanitized tools and workspaces to ensure safety standards.
- Participated in health and safety training sessions to enhance workplace knowledge.
- Took photographs of completed tattoos for portfolio purposes.
- Engaged in conversations with customers about their desired artwork designs before beginning a project.
- Adhered to safety protocols at all times when working with needles or other sharp objects.
- Followed strict guidelines regarding infection control measures within the workplace.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, greeting customers, handling payments and answering phone calls.
Sales Associate
Journeys Shoe Store
Ventura
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Maintained store organization by restocking shelves and arranging displays.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales goals.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
- Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
Education
Associate of Arts - Art
Ventura College
Ventura, CA 08.2025 - 11.2025
Ventura High School
VenturaSkills
- Customer service
- Visual merchandising
- Workplace sanitation
- Health and safety training
- Team collaboration
- Retail store operations
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication skills
- Cash register operation
- Order processing
- Friendly and outgoing
- Sales strategies
- Listening skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Written and oral communication skills
Affiliations
- Art has always been a passion of mine
- I love listening to music my favorite genres are alternative rnb and soul.
- I play guitar and bass
- Skateboarding is my favorite sport
- My goal eventually is to become a Tattooer
- I enjoy baking, my favorite thing to make is cookies
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Websites
Timeline
Associate of Arts - Art
Ventura College
08.2025 - 11.2025
Tattoo Apprentice
Roses and Rivets
02.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Journeys Shoe Store
07.2024 - 10.2024
Ventura High School