Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Ben Walikainen

Birimingham,UK

Summary

Energetic Sales Associate dedicated to driving customer satisfaction and increasing sales. Positive and respectful contributor talented in filling, facing and organizing products to maintain department standards. Hardworking and punctual individual recognized for consistently receiving high ratings on customer feedback surveys.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

Pacific Whale Eco Adventures
Wailuku , HI
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
  • Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
  • Suggested ideas for improving store operations and increasing profits.

Sales Assistant

Chevron
Vancouver , WA
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted in creating displays to promote products.
  • Replenished merchandise on shelves as needed throughout the day.
  • Processed special orders for out-of-stock items when necessary.
  • Completed daily reports on sales performance metrics such as units sold per hour, day, week, month.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas of improvement within the store's services.
  • Cross-trained in other departments within the store including checkout counter operations.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering

Thomas Edison State University
New Jeresy
02-2025

Skills

  • Billing Operations
  • Contract Preparation
  • Business Development
  • Campaign Coordination
  • Sales Strategy Development
  • Order Management
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Hospitality Management

Affiliations

  • I am an active person participating in multiple color fun run. Both as a athlete and organizer.
  • Participated in the youth leagues of football.

Accomplishments

  • I was promoted to supervisor of training, with my first job, within 3 months.
  • I have earned a GPA of 3.5 or better all the quarters i have been in college.

Certification

  • I am a registered first responder in the state of Hawaii.
  • I have my food handlers card and Bar card in the same state.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sales Associate

Pacific Whale Eco Adventures
05.2023 - 09.2023

Sales Assistant

Chevron
05.2022 - 08.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering

Thomas Edison State University
Ben Walikainen