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Jessica Gillespie

Philadelphia

Summary

Sales Assistant with expertise in managing diverse store departments and optimizing inventory processes. Proven ability to enhance documentation accuracy and streamline operations. Committed to continuous professional development and driving sales growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Assistant

Neshoba County Cooperative
Philadelphia
08.2011 - Current
  • Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
  • Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
  • Monitored stock levels to facilitate restocking and replenishment of shelves.
  • Processed transactions quickly and accurately, maintaining a balanced cash drawer.
  • Managed cash register transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
  • Used point-of-sale systems to track inventory levels and properly restock shelves.
  • Provided customer service by answering questions, resolving problems, and responding to complaints in a timely manner.
  • Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
  • Used computer system to retrieve customer information, part number inventory and status of purchase orders.
  • Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
  • Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
  • Performed cashier duties such as scanning items, processing payments, and issuing receipts or change due.
  • Ensured that all promotional materials were properly displayed in their designated areas.
  • Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
  • Assisted in creating displays to promote products.
  • Handled returns and exchanges according to company policies.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.

Care Provider

First Methodist Daycare
Philadelphia
07.2010 - 01.2011
  • Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
  • Engaged in conversations with young children to help them develop verbal communication skills.
  • Developed individual care plans for children based on their needs and interests.
  • Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
  • Organized age-appropriate activities such as arts and crafts, games and educational lessons.
  • Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.

Sales Associate

Geyser Falls Water Theme Park
Philadelphia
05.2009 - 08.2009
  • Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
  • Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
  • Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Neshoba Central
Philadelphia, MS
05-2010

Skills

  • Cash handling and sales transactions
  • Merchandising and visual displays
  • Customer service and support
  • Inventory management and stock replenishment
  • Point-of-sale systems expertise
  • Sales reporting and analysis
  • Product knowledge and training
  • Team collaboration and communication
  • Organizational skills

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sales Assistant

Neshoba County Cooperative
08.2011 - Current

Care Provider

First Methodist Daycare
07.2010 - 01.2011

Sales Associate

Geyser Falls Water Theme Park
05.2009 - 08.2009

High School Diploma -

Neshoba Central

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