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Education
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Ryan Riley

Gallatin

Summary

Individual seeking opportunities to develop a broader range of skills. Loves people and genuine interaction. Highly experienced at building personal clientele and networking through social media.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Brand Ambassador

Wyndham Destinations
12.2024 - Current
  • Increased positive word-of-mouth referrals through genuine, personalized customer interactions and excellent product knowledge.
  • Ensured accurate representation of the brand by maintaining consistent messaging and visuals across all promotional materials and presentations.
  • Enhanced brand recognition by executing promotional events and engaging customers with product demonstrations.
  • Boosted sales through effective collaboration with store staff to promote products in high-traffic areas.

Sales Lead

Belk
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
  • Provided ongoing coaching to team members, fostering a supportive environment that encouraged professional growth and skill development.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.

Shoe Specialist

Belk
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Supported store management with daily tasks such as opening/closing procedures and cash register operations when required.
  • Contributed to a positive work atmosphere by actively participating in staff meetings and offering support to fellow employees whenever possible.
  • Educated customers on the benefits of various shoe features, helping them make confident purchasing decisions tailored to their needs.

Stockman

Hobby Lobby
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Collaborated with sales team to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in higher customer satisfaction rates.
  • Changed sales floor signs to show current pricing and support product promotions.
  • Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50+ pounds.

Sales Teammate

Buckle
04.2021 - 06.2022
  • Boosted sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Drove team revenue totals by bringing in top sales numbers.
  • Exceeded sales targets consistently with strategic planning and focused execution.

Education

Some College—Architecture -

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS

High School Diploma -

Lamar Christian School
Purvis, MS

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Effective communicator
  • Customer engagement
  • Exceptional communication
  • Customer relationship building
  • Sales expertise
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Country & Pop music artist
  • Learning Spanish

Accomplishments

  • Associate of the Year — Belk
  • Pacesetter — Belk
  • Credit Performance — Buckle
  • Corporate Newsletter Article — Buckle

Timeline

Brand Ambassador

Wyndham Destinations
12.2024 - Current

Sales Lead

Belk
07.2023 - 12.2023

Shoe Specialist

Belk
06.2022 - 07.2023

Stockman

Hobby Lobby
04.2022 - 09.2022

Sales Teammate

Buckle
04.2021 - 06.2022

Some College—Architecture -

Mississippi State University

High School Diploma -

Lamar Christian School
Ryan Riley