TAI OLOTU
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Dynamic and engaging, with a proven track record in customer service and sales, honed at Earls Kitchen + Bar Main and other retail environments. Excelled in fast-paced settings, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty through exceptional service and communication, as well as offering well-rounded background in communication and problem-solving, eager to learn and develop in dynamic sales environment. Contributes to team by quickly grasping product applications and industry-specific sales techniques. Ready to use and develop negotiation and relationship-building skills in Desired Position role.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Earls Kitchen + Bar Main
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, setting up for incoming shifts
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Sales Associate
CHAMPS
Winnipeg
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Sales Associate
Canadian Tire
Winnipeg, MB
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Education
Bachelor Of International Business Economics - International Business
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MBSkills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer service
- Highly reliable
- Team player attitude
- Patience and tolerance
- Outgoing personality
- Clear and effective communication
- Engaging personality
- Customer service expertise
- Food service
- Hospitality and guest service
- Fast learner
Languages
English
Timeline
Sales Associate
CHAMPS
04.2023 - 12.2024
Sales Associate
Canadian Tire
05.2021 - 07.2022
Bartender
Earls Kitchen + Bar Main
Bachelor Of International Business Economics - International Business
University of Winnipeg