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Aliya Carnahan

Student and Part-time Associate

Summary

Goal-oriented individual versed in greeting high-volume of customers and recommending merchandise based on individual requirements. Skilled at creating displays to promote higher sales, completing cash register transactions and maintaining accurate records of all transactions. Motivated individual with strong work ethic and working independently. Strong organizational and team collaboration skills with experience in improving processes. Hardworking Student offering part-time work experience and extensive knowledge of core subject matter. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organizational and communication skills.

Education

July 2019May 2023

High School Diploma

Perry High School
  • School of Art Institute of Chicago Merit Scholarship Recipient
  • Lumberjack Scholarship Recipient
  • 3.8 GPA
  • Honor Roll [2019-2023]
  • Capstone Project: Art Mural, Solo Artist on almost 40 ft wall
  • Completed AP course in Language & Composition
  • Completed AP course in Psychology
  • Completed AP course in Studio Art
  • Leo Club Member
  • Link Crew Member

Work experience

Oct 2021Feb 2022

Sales Associate

TJ Maxx
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
April 2022May 2022

Associate

Barros Pizza
  • Worked varied hours, days, nights and weekends as business needs dictate.
  • Managed customer relations and customer service through daily communication and interaction.
  • Maximized customer interactions by promptly identifying needs and wants.
  • Educated new hires on company policies and procedures by designing and developing training program.
Sept 2022Present

Sales Associate

Old Navy
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
  • Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.