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Tammy Lewis

Wetaskiwin,AB

Summary

Team-oriented sales assistant professional able to work well in collaborative environments and generate consistent sales accomplishments. Bringing 34 years' experience in office settings, including home offices and some retail settings. Adept at learning new software systems used by employer (currently RockSoft) and using Word, PowerPoint and Excel programs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Furniture Sales Assistant

Allwest Furnishings Ltd
01.2012 - Current
  • Help manage all of the internal paperwork so the sales rep can continue to bring in new business
  • Create proposals and/or quotes as required by the salespeople I'm assigned to
  • Coordinate with accounts receivable to process credit applications and complete transactions
  • Once the quote is approved by the customer, I create the order for placement with the factories
  • Check the acknowledgements from the factories to make sure the orders are correct and within the timelines required by the end user
  • Work with operations and project management team to ensure the order is delivered and installed to the customer's satisfaction
  • Attended training sessions to build and enhance product knowledge and sales tactics.

Cashier

Liquor Depot
10.2020 - 07.2021
  • Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing stock shortages and minimizing wastage.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures while processing transactions efficiently.
  • Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
  • Developed rapport with regular customers, offering personalized service that fostered brand loyalty.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.

Furniture Sales Assistant

Business Interiors by Staples
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Help manage all of the internal paperwork so the sales rep can continue to bring in new business
  • Create proposals and/or quotes as required by the salespeople I am assigned to
  • Coordinate with accounts receivable to process credit applications and complete transactions
  • Once the quote is approved by the customer, I will create the order for placement with the factories
  • Check the acknowledgements from the factories to make sure the orders are correct and within the timelines required by the end user
  • Work with operations and project management team to ensure the order is delivered and installed to the customer's satisfaction
  • Attended training sessions to build and enhance product knowledge and sales tactics.

Furniture Sales Assistant

Corporate Express
01.1999 - 01.2009
  • Help manage all of the internal paperwork so the sales rep can continue to bring in new business
  • Create proposals and/or quotes as required by the salespeople I am assigned to
  • Coordinate with accounts receivable to process credit applications and complete transactions
  • Once the quote is approved by the customer, I will create the order for placement with the factories
  • Check the acknowledgements from the factories to make sure the orders are correct and within the timelines required by the end user
  • Work with operations and project management team to ensure the order is delivered and installed to the customer's satisfaction
  • Attended training sessions to build and enhance product knowledge and sales tactics.

Furniture Data Entry Clerk

Corporate Express
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad.
  • Followed data entry protocols, rules and regulations.

Furniture Data Entry Clerk

Miller Office Group
08.1991 - 01.1997
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad.
  • Followed data entry protocols, rules and regulations.

Data Entry Clerk - Stationery Products

Miller Office Group
09.1990 - 08.1991
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
  • Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad.

Education

High School Diploma -

Harry Ainley Composite High School
Edmonton, AB
06.1986

Skills

  • Planning and coordination
  • Communications
  • Business operations
  • Project organization
  • Problem resolution
  • Organization
  • Administrative Support
  • Data Entry
  • Fast Learner
  • Customer service

Certification

  • Complete online course for Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety - completed WHMIS 2015 for Workers, 01/2016
  • ProServe Liquor Staff Training Certification, 09/2020

Languages

English

Timeline

Cashier

Liquor Depot
10.2020 - 07.2021

Furniture Sales Assistant

Allwest Furnishings Ltd
01.2012 - Current

Furniture Sales Assistant

Business Interiors by Staples
01.2009 - 01.2012

Furniture Sales Assistant

Corporate Express
01.1999 - 01.2009

Furniture Data Entry Clerk

Corporate Express
01.1997 - 01.1999

Furniture Data Entry Clerk

Miller Office Group
08.1991 - 01.1997

Data Entry Clerk - Stationery Products

Miller Office Group
09.1990 - 08.1991

High School Diploma -

Harry Ainley Composite High School
Tammy Lewis