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Natalie Kolay

Toronto,ON

Summary

Dependable retail sales professional with experience in dynamic, high-performance environments. Skilled in processing transactions, handling cash, using registers and arranging merchandise. Maintains high-level customer satisfaction by smoothly resolving customer requests, needs and problems. Reliable, top-notch sales associate with outstanding customer service skills and relationship-building strengths. Dedicated to welcoming customers and providing comprehensive service. In-depth understanding of sales strategy and merchandising techniques. Worked in retail for 6 years. Retail sales professional versed in product placement and merchandising. Extensive experience in inventory management and shipment processing.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Associate

L'Occitane En Provence
02.2006 - 01.2008

Full time sales associate.

  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.

Retail Sales Associate

William Sonoma
01.2004 - 05.2006

Pottery Barn, Sherway Gardens

Full time sales associate.

  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.

Skills

  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Merchandise Financing
  • Exceeding Customer Expectations
  • Answering Customer Questions
  • Sales Goal Attainment
  • Legal Standards
  • Loyalty Promotion
  • Transaction Processing
  • Independent Judgement
  • Strategic Selling
  • Positive Customer Engagement

Additional Information

Child-care worker

  • Promoted children's emotional development by encouraging respect for others.
  • Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
  • Helped maintain behavior due to special needs.
  • Handled emergent situations safely while remaining calm.
  • Picked up kids from school to home.
  • Take children on walks and fun at the local parks.
  • Supervised children, never leaving them unattended.
  • Assisted in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children.

Timeline

Retail Sales Associate

L'Occitane En Provence
02.2006 - 01.2008

Retail Sales Associate

William Sonoma
01.2004 - 05.2006
Natalie Kolay