Architect of the CapitolSales Specialist
Feb. 2019 - Feb. 2020Washington, District Of Columbia* Greeted and escorted visitors to displays, ensuring they were well-informed about the products on display. * Delivered exceptional customer service to a wide and diverse public, maintaining a high degree of professionalism at all times. * Demonstrated an acute situational awareness, adapting and re-prioritizing tasks based on immediate customer needs. * Consistently acted with a deep sense of pride in upholding the mission, vision, and objectives of the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC). * Utilized advanced selling skills to inform, engage, and inspire visitors, driving product purchases. * Addressed visitor inquiries, complaints, and concerns, providing effective solutions or guidance to ensure positive experiences. * Developed and maintained in-depth knowledge of the CVC, Capitol, and the surrounding D.C. area, leveraging this knowledge to promote CVC Gift Shop merchandise and its relevance to artifacts and exhibits. * Assured quality control in daily operations, including but not limited to shop receiving, stocking, and recovery. * Actively communicated with Gift Shops management to relay product requests and needs. * Executed a broad spectrum of retail operational tasks, encompassing cash handling, re-stocking, and visual merchandising. * Adhered strictly to all standard operating procedures, ensuring the security of funds and maintaining appropriate cash/change levels in the drawer for efficient sales transactions. * Collaborated with management to manage cash levels as and when required. * Demonstrated flexibility and commitment by working on Saturdays and holidays to meet the business needs of the Capitol Visitor Center.