         SALES ASSOCIATE       Skills      Motivated Seller                                 Customer Service Oriented             Attention to Detail                            Quick Learner                               Retains Information with ease        Commitment to Professionalism  Persuasive Communicator                Summary    Motivated strategic sales professional with three years of experience. Focused, driven and detail oriented with great communication skills. Works well as an independent associate or in a team environment. Looking to join a team of hardworking individuals working towards the same goal.       Experience     10/2015   to   Current     Sales Associate    Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Helped lead the store to a 15% increase for both years employed.   Approach browsing customers and initiate conversations to determine buying preferences.   Recommend specific styles based on customers footwear needs.  Properly took measurements of the customers foot and inquired about any ailments.   Recommended additional items to increase sales and multiples.  Provided a level of customer service regardless of difficultly level.  Consistently in the top for sales each month and kept 'perfect numbers'.   Maintained contact with regular clients and often requested by name.         12/2014   to   10/2015     Bridal Consultant    Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Used active listening skills as well as knowledge of merchandise to select dress options for brides, and provide feedback to encourage them to purchase.  Maintained communication post-sale with brides to continue building rapport and ensure optimal customer service.  Consistently delivered 5-10% over monthly plan goals for length of employment.   Knowledgeable in Bridal fashion, specifically with Maggie Sottero, Casablanca Bridal, David Tutera Bridal, The Dessy Collection, Alfred Angelo, Bill Levkoff, Mori Lee.  Accurately measured and sized, brides and bridal party using various designer size charts.  Excelled assisting non-traditional customers.          06/2010   to   12/2014     Waitstaff    Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Generated top sales ($2000+ per evening) by marketing nightly specials during high volume days (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays)  Trained new server staff brand operations, restaurant compliance and customer expectations. One of two head trainers.  Successfully promoted additional drink and menu items to guests to increase product sales.  Educated existing employees when new standards were rolled out.  Assured customer happiness through friendly, competent service  Ensure servers have performed end of night duties accurately.          Education and Training     2006     High School Diploma      Stevens High School   －   City  ,   State  ,   USA                  Business Management     Black Hills State University   －   City  ,   State  ,   USA         