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Regan Traxel

Lexington

Summary

I am a freshly graduated student from the University of Kentucky with a bachelors degree in Merchandising, Apparel, and Textiles seeking opportunity to begin a career. I am willing to take on any task to support my team and help the business to succeed. I am a dynamic sales associate with a proven track record at Dillards and my family owned Jewelry store located in Maysville, Kentucky. I excel in customer service and visual merchandising, skilled in building customer loyalty and utilizing effective sales strategies, I consistently exceed sales goals while fostering a collaborative team environment. Strong product knowledge and exceptional communication skills drive my success in retail. I am also open to other opportunities outside of retail, I am a quick learner and seek to expand my skills and contribute to company success, considered hard-working, ethical and detailed oriented.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Dillards
Lexington
03.2025 - Current
  • Meeting individual sales goals by, cross-selling, and promoting store promotions.
  • Assisting customers with product selection, providing styling advice, and ensuring a positive shopping experience
  • Maintaining a well-organized sales floor, restocking merchandise, and ensuring displays are visually appealing.
  • Customer returns and exchanges involve handling customer returns or exchanges, often following store policies to resolve any issues.
  • Team collaboration, working with other sales associates or managers to meet store goals, complete tasks, and maintain a positive work environment.
  • Building customer loyalty by being attentive, addressing customer concerns in a friendly and efficient way.

Sales Associate

C.W Traxel Jewelry (Family Owned)
Maysville
01.2018 - Current
  • Built lasting relationships with clients by maintaining detailed records of purchases and preferences, creating customer loyalty and repeat business
  • Assisted In visual merchandising by arranging jewelry displays to highlight new collections and seasonal promotions, as well as creating social media pages to keep customers engaged.
  • Understanding inventory, knowing the types of metals, diamonds, gemstones, as well as specific features of the jewelry pieces themselves.
  • After sale service, ensuring customers are satisfied after the sale, reminding them of any warranty or service plans, or handling returns or exchanges if necessary.

Sales Associate /Summer Intern

Buckle INC
Lexington
02.2024 - 03.2025
  • Delivered personalized shopping experience by providing one-on-one assistance,style advice, and suggesting outfit combinations tailored to individual customer preferences
  • Consistently met or exceeded daily sales targets through effective upselling and cross-selling techniques
  • Demonstrated expertise in visual merchandising,maintaining attractive product displays that enchanted customer engagement and maximized sales
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to achieve daily store goals

Front Desk Receptionist/KeyHolder

YMCA
Maysville
05.2018 - 08.2022
  • Greeted and assisted members/visitors in a friendly and professional manner, providing information about programs,memberships and facility services.
  • Handled daily administrative tasks,including member check ins, processing,registrations and maintaining accurate records for membership payments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Merchandising, Apparel, and Textiles

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
12.2024

Skills

  • Visual merchandising
  • Customer service
  • Sales techniques
  • Team collaboration
  • Trend analysis
  • Product knowledge
  • Inventory management
  • Sales strategies
  • Written and oral communication skills
  • Store opening and closing
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Money handling

Websites

Campus Involvement

  • The Fashion Crew (Student Club), Participated and modeled in photoshoots and fashion shows for local boutiques and student-owned vendors., Collaborated with photographers and creative teams to showcase fashion products and enhance brand visibility., Contributed to the club’s initiatives in providing complimentary marketing services to small businesses in the community.
  • The Color Me Kentucky Fashion Show 2024 (All Roads Lead to Fashion), Lexington, KY, 2024, Stylist & Model Auditions Instructor, Styled outfits for models, curating fashion-forward looks that aligned with the show’s theme and vision., Led model auditions, providing guidance on runway techniques, confidence, and presentation to ensure a polished performance., Collaborated with designers, models, and the show’s production team to ensure a cohesive and impactful presentation.

Timeline

Sales Associate

Dillards
03.2025 - Current

Sales Associate /Summer Intern

Buckle INC
02.2024 - 03.2025

Front Desk Receptionist/KeyHolder

YMCA
05.2018 - 08.2022

Sales Associate

C.W Traxel Jewelry (Family Owned)
01.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Merchandising, Apparel, and Textiles

University of Kentucky
Regan Traxel