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Rainbow Buyer/Sales Associate · Sweetwater Surf Shop

Wrightsville Beach, NC

In My Own Words

A dedicated and enthusiastic upcoming college graduate pursuing a career as a Visual Merchandiser in the action sports industry. B.S. in Business Administration concentrating Marketing specializing in professional selling. Seeking a full time career/internship opportunity.

Work Experience

Rainbow Buyer/Sales Associate

Sweetwater Surf Shop

2016 – Present

Take inventory and restock styles each day. Coordinate with the Sales Rep. Regarding inventory and orders/re-orders. Stay current with new styles and trends. Personal stylists for customers coordinate clothing and accessory options. Complete sale using POS system. Create appealing merchandise displays. Maintain stock selection. Participate in product rep. presentations. Input new inventory and create labels using the company system.

Sales Rep. Assistant

Jolyn Clothing

2016 – Present

Set up and break down pop up trunk shows. Promote swimwear and help customers decide which style best fits their body type. Develop and maintain connections throughout Wilmington with different organizations to schedule future trunk shows. Complete sale using Square smartphone technology.

Intern

SGS Sports

2016 – 2016

Interned for 8 days, July 12-20th with SGS Sports (Body Glove, Skye and Eidon) shadowing the National Sales Manager. Sitting in on every sales/marketing meetings throughout the launching of 2017 lines. Attended the Miami swim show for four days assisting the National Sales manager and various sales reps showing each line to new and existing clients. Organized swim/active wear and helped with the set up and break down of both booths.

Front Desk Receptionist

1051 Salon and Spa

2015 – 2015

Excel in the role of front line receptionist handling multiple functions including customer queries, administrative tasks and information monitoring. Enjoy meeting the challenges of a fast-paced work environment while successfully maintaining an efficient and effective reception service

Sales Associate

Islands by Amity

2014 – 2014

Personal stylist for customers coordinating clothing and accessory options. Completed the transaction using a POS system. Created appealing merchandise displays.

Hostess

Sunset Raw Bar & Grille

2011 – 2014

Greeted and seated customers. Managed seating to maximize equity of business for servers. Set and cleaned tables for servers. Served orders as requested by the wait staff to promote efficiency and customer satisfaction

Watersport Instructor

Sunset Watersports

2011 – 2012

Provided instruction on safe use and handling of all equipment rented: wave runners, paddleboards, boats, and kayaks. Operated a center console boat to monitor the safety of customers while in the delegated riding area. Accepted payment for rental charges.

Sales Associate

TJ Maxx

2010 – 2011

Created and maintained customer relationships to represent the store in a positive manner. Managed inventory, priced products and updated shelves with new products. Maintained the visual appearance of the store. Accurately processed all forms of payments.