Extension of Professional Accomplishments

Casino Table Games Dealer; Seven Cedars Casino, Sequim, WA, 1994-1996

· Provided superior face to face guest centered service in a fast paced, commercially driven environment.

· Succeeded in accurately dealing Craps, Roulette and Blackjack – games involving rapid transfers of money.

· Sought by guests due to friendly, consistently accurate, and prompt service.

· Performed all duties/tasks according to procedure with strong attention to detail.

· Demonstrated superior communication skills with guests, staff and management.

· Cooperated with team to ensure enhanced gaming experience for guests.

· Calculated payoffs in micro seconds using strong math skills.

· Handled buy in/cash out transactions accurately and efficiently.

· Maintained professional, cheerful, and enthusiastic attitude.

· Accommodated peers and shift manager regarding shift changes and overtime; flexible.

Office Assistant; College of Forest Resources, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 1994

· Provided key support services to grants coordinator.

· Typed grant proposal letters critical to funding utilizing proofreading and strong grammatical skills.

· Compiled grant opportunities into a database utilizing strong attention to detail.

· Performed research and classification using the USDA Current Research Information System.

· Learned complicated information quickly.

· Maintained filing system so that staff and graduate students had ready access to grants.

· Prioritized, organized and multitasked in a conscientious manner.

· Performed administrative support functions such as mail sorting/routing, Dictaphone translation, photo-copying, answering/routing phone calls, and errand running with a positive attitude.

Retail Sales Associate, Fashion, The Limited, Seattle, WA, 1988-1989

· Achieved sales award for most accessories sold.

· Succeeded in meeting and exceeding sales goals utilizing excellent guest centered selling approach.

· Increased store sales by up selling and providing superior guest assistance.

· Demonstrated superior communication skills with guests.

· Greeted and assisted guests maximizing their shopping experience.

· Recommended, selected, and located merchandise determined by guests' buying needs.

· Described merchandise and explained styling capabilities and care to guests.

· Assisted guests with purchasing decisions giving honest outfit appraisal and suggesting alternatives.

· Maintained and communicated strong knowledge of products, sales, promotions and special offers. *

· Explained layaway exchange and return policies.

· Cooperated with team to ensure coverage of sales floor.

· Cashiered an efficient and friendly sales closure experience for the guests.

· Folded, wrapped, and packaged guest purchases with genuine consideration and care.

· Received letter of commendation from an exceptionally satisfied guest.

· Arranged window and in-store displays to promote and maximize weekly sales.

· Ensured that products were available to guests and presented according to boutique store standards.

· Organized accessories and neatly pressed or folded garments ensuring they were sized appropriately.

· Shared tasks with sales team to ensure store appearance neat and clean at all times.

· Maintained cheerful and enthusiastic attitude with sales team and management.

· Collaborated with sales team and management to ensure daily sales goals were reached or exceeded.

Retail Sales Associate, Burien Special Foods, Inc, Health and Beauty, Burien, WA, 1987-1988

· Greeted and assisted guests to their satisfaction with health and beauty merchandise selection and purchase.

· Promoted to selling Bare Escentuals cosmetics including product demonstrations.

· Explained health food merchandise and various potential uses to guests.

· Communicated sales, promotions and special offers to guests in a cheerful manner.

· Learned importance of repeat business and strong guest relationships.

· Cashiered transactions accurately in a warm and friendly manner.

· Ensured all merchandise was priced, stocked, organized and attractively displayed.

· Researched and retained complicated product knowledge.

· Collaborated enthusiastically and cooperatively with sales team and management to complete tasks.

· Promoted from stock clerk to retail associate.

· Developed knowledge of basic retail concepts.

· Received store inventory and verified accuracy of invoice.

· Stocked merchandise in correct locations throughout store.

· Priced merchandise in accurate manner using pricing tool.

· Maintained clean store appearance at all times.

What I offer is the ability to quickly learn new tasks, written/verbal communication skills, teamwork, adaptability and customer centered sales and service skills. I feel exceeding expectations, constantly improving, staying busy, and maintaining a positive attitude are essential workplace qualities that I can deliver.

I have work experience performing basic office functions and with over ten years of customer service experience in various positions, including sales, I understand the value of excellent communication, teamwork and a positive attitude.

Workplace Beliefs/Ideals

Exceptional guest centered service, the customer comes first.

Communication, goals are reached when everyone has the same sheet of music

Teamwork, reaching goals in harmony and cooperation

employsara@outlook.com

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