CAILYN CRAIG
DARTMOUTH
Summary
Diligent Sales Associate with solid background in retail sales and customer engagement. Demonstrated success in driving store sales and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and product knowledge. Proven ability to utilize problem-solving skills and teamwork to meet customer needs and achieve sales targets.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Murphy Gear
08.2021 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
- Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer complaints with patience and understanding, restoring customer confidence.
- Streamlined checkout process, significantly reducing wait times and improving customer satisfaction.
Front Desk Receptionist
Waverley Road Physiotherapy & Healthcare Centre
12.2023 - 05.2025
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
- Supported administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation for more efficient office workflow.
- Handled sensitive customer information with confidentiality, adhering to company privacy guidelines.
- Increased customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving inquiries and concerns.
- Organized and maintained files and records to ensure up-to-date documentation.
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation, supporting overall office productivity.
- Tracked important information in Excel spreadsheets and ran reports or generated graphs using data.
Sales Associate Supervisor
Take It Outside
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted in the creation of visually appealing product displays that showcased merchandise effectively, driving increased sales interest from customers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through attentive service, product knowledge, and prompt issue resolution.
- Spearheaded special events within the store such as promotional launches or holiday festivities that engaged both employees and clientele alike.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for sales associates, setting clear expectations and goals for professional growth and development.
- Collaborated with other supervisors to share best practices and implement improvements across departments.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize shrinkage due to theft or damage.
- Mentored junior sales associates to improve their selling techniques, resulting in higher individual performance.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
Sales Associate
Marshalls
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
- Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
- Managed conflict resolution with dissatisfied customers professionally, resulting in improved customer retention rates.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS04-2027
Skills
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Excellent people skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash handling
- Outgoing personality
- Cash register operation
- Stocking and receiving
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Front Desk Receptionist
Waverley Road Physiotherapy & Healthcare Centre
12.2023 - 05.2025
Sales Associate
Murphy Gear
08.2021 - Current
Sales Associate Supervisor
Take It Outside
03.2019 - 08.2021
Sales Associate
Marshalls
08.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Dalhousie University
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