Abigail Vanderwiele

Drive subscription sales goals by promoting services, educating customers, and supporting store-wide sales initiatives Attend vendor meetings and apply product knowledge to strengthen merchandising and in-store promotional execution Promote multi-media customer interaction through store applications, pickup orders, repeat delivery, and subscriptions

Senior Sales Associate (Internal Promotion) - Petco - Seneca, SC

(2026-01)

• Drive subscription sales goals by promoting services, educating customers, and supporting store-wide sales initiatives
• Attend vendor meetings and apply product knowledge to strengthen merchandising and in-store promotional execution
• Promote multi-media customer interaction through store applications, pickup orders, repeat delivery, and subscriptions
• Market products through organized sales events that increase engagement and support revenue growth
• Set up displays using planograms, price merchandise accurately, and maintain visually effective sales floors
• Organize and lead in-store promotional events that highlight featured products and seasonal campaigns
• Train new employees on sales floor procedures, product knowledge, and customer service standards to support consistent procedural execution
• Aid in periodical store-wide inventory counts
• Provide basic American Sign Language support to improve accessibility and customer service for diverse shoppers

Sales Associate - Petco - Seneca, SC

(2024-10 - 2026-01)

• Operated point-of-sale systems accurately while delivering efficient, customer-focused checkout experiences
• Ensured that store merchandise was stocked and priced in an accurate and organized manner
• Maintained clean work areas to support safety, compliance, and customer trust
• Received, stocked, and organized merchandise shipments to maintain inventory accuracy and product availability
• Achieved subscription sales goals through personalized customer engagement and service recommendations

Team Member - The Darling Duck - Highlands, NC

(2023-05 - 2024-05)

• Managed store operations independently, ensuring smooth daily performance and strong customer service
• Set up and cleaned displays to maintain an organized, visually appealing shopping environment
• Reconciled end-of-day balances and operated the register with accuracy and accountability
• Assisted customers with clothing fittings and delivered personalized support throughout the shopping experience
• Handled, organized, and shipped merchandise while maintaining accurate virtual inventory records

Sales Associate - Ace Hardware - Highlands, NC

(2021-05 - 2021-08)

• Operated POS systems and processed transactions accurately in a fast-paced retail environment
• Delivered strong customer service by assisting shoppers with product selection and purchase decisions
• Cleaned and organized the sales floor to improve presentation, efficiency, and customer experience
• Built rapport with customers to encourage repeat business and strengthen store relationships

B.A - Communications, Minor in English - Clemson University (2022-08 - 2026-05)