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Geneva Ruff

Boston

Summary

Highly motivated Professional Sales Associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with track record of driving increased revenue, improving buying experience and elevating company profile with targeted markets. Consistently recognized for sales performance and excellence in customer service.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Longchamp USA
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Assigned through Temp Agency

Professional Selling Specialist

Bloomingdale's
04.2000 - 11.2016
  • Collaborated with co-workers to discuss product sales to maintain inventory of desired items.
  • Provided product samples, coupons and incentives to persuade consumer interest.
  • Generated brand awareness and created positive product impressions to increase sales.
  • Assembled product displays for merchandising and refilled with back stock.
  • Complied with guidelines and goals outlined in [Type] product demonstration guide to support sales targets.
  • Assessed customers' needs and interests to best recommend products.
  • Awarded the Golden B Award for yearly sells in excess of 750K

Brand Coordinator

Macy's - Through A Temp Agency Indeed
01.2015 - 06.2015

Ralph Lauren brand - Stocked and planned for merchandise to be displayed - helped sales associates in locating merchandise - coordinated floor stock and display

Supervisor

Boston Edison Company
01.1977 - 12.1999
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.

Education

Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science

Hickox Secretary School
Boston, MA
05.1970

Skills

  • Speaking
  • LinkedIn
  • Shipment Processing
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Customer Service
  • Organization
  • Available Nights, Weekends and Holidays
  • Apple macOS
  • Order Supplies
  • Sales Expertise

Timeline

Sales Associate

Longchamp USA
01.2018 - 12.2019

Brand Coordinator

Macy's - Through A Temp Agency Indeed
01.2015 - 06.2015

Professional Selling Specialist

Bloomingdale's
04.2000 - 11.2016

Supervisor

Boston Edison Company
01.1977 - 12.1999

Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science

Hickox Secretary School
Geneva Ruff