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Work History
Education
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Activities
Affiliations
Accomplishments
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Nyla Griffin

Nyla Griffin

Chicago

Summary

Dynamic sales associate with proven expertise at Foot Locker, excelling in customer service and relationship building. Recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction through personalized recommendations and effective problem-solving. Strong communicator and adaptable team player, committed to fostering a positive shopping experience while driving sales growth. Not only good at sales, but also willing to work and help others with current issues, etc. I love working with animals and habitat life.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Foot Locker
Chicago
02.2024 - Current
  • Fulfill diverse customer needs by providing personalized shoe recommendations for children, men, and women.
  • Build strong connections with customers and colleagues, enhancing the store's community atmosphere.
  • Achieved recognition at a Bulls game for dedication and hard work, showcasing commitment to Foot Locker and the basketball community.
  • Maintain a positive customer experience by identifying alternative solutions, and ensuring customer needs are met.
  • Enhance customer satisfaction by effectively offering alternative product options, ensuring a positive store experience.

Crew Member

Lilypads Cold Treats (Family Business)
Chicago
01.2023 - Current
  • Process customer orders and handle transactions efficiently at food and rental windows.
  • Prepare and serve food, snacks, and ice cream while maintaining quality standards.
  • Assist with daily setup, cleanup, and management of concession decor, menu, and signage.

Eco-Ambassador

Faith in Place
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Created environmental solutions through community action projects, educational site visits, urban farming, habitat restoration, and camping.
  • Conducted workshops to advocate for environmental justice and raise awareness on pressing ecological issues.
  • Led projects focused on promoting environmental issues through community engagement and education.
  • Executed site visits, habitat restoration, and camping activities to support environmental conservation efforts.

Intern

Calumet is My Backyard
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Learned and took action about Environmental Justice in the Calumet region by volunteering, planting trees, and creating a project to help project environmental justice.
  • Created a comic book addressing the challenges of food deserts, highlighting social issues through visual storytelling.
  • Participated in field trips to gather insights and contribute to environmental projects with the field museum.

Intern

Ladies of Virtue (LOV)
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Learned about career readiness. Interact with leaders of various corporations. Became purpose-driven, and confident through character development education.

Education

Highschool Diploma -

Jones College Prep
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Customer Service
  • Team Work
  • Leader
  • Cash handling
  • Team collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Positive and professional
  • Sales forecasting
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Excellent people skills
  • Multi-tasking strength

Personal Information

Title: Aspiring Vet

Activities

  • Varsity Basketball since Freshman year
  • Team Manager for Girls Track & Field
  • Team Manager for Dance Team
  • Second Runner up for Jones class of 2025 Vice President

Affiliations

  • Varsity Basketball (4 Years)
  • Captain of Basketball ( Soph - Senior)
  • Varsity Flag Football ( 2 years)
  • Got an offer to play flag football in college
  • Captain of Flag football (Senior Year)
  • Photography Beginner (Senior year)

Accomplishments

  • MVP Basketball (Soph - Senior)
  • Student of the Month (Dec 2023)
  • MVP Flag Football ( Junior - Senior)

Timeline

Sales Associate

Foot Locker
02.2024 - Current

Eco-Ambassador

Faith in Place
09.2023 - 10.2023

Crew Member

Lilypads Cold Treats (Family Business)
01.2023 - Current

Intern

Calumet is My Backyard
07.2022 - 06.2023

Intern

Ladies of Virtue (LOV)
06.2022 - 07.2022

Highschool Diploma -

Jones College Prep
Nyla Griffin