Evan Cooper
Phoenix
Summary
Motivated student with a strong foundation in liberal arts and social sciences. Proven experience in collaboration, conflict resolution, and financial management. Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on enhancing work environments and addressing unique challenges.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
Bricks & Minifigs
Phoenix
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted customers in locating desired products and provided product knowledge.
- Organized merchandise displays to enhance store appearance and accessibility.
- Processed customer transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Managed store finances including cash handling, deposits, withdrawals and record keeping of daily sales activities.
Sales Associate
Cafe Rio
Phoenix
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Operated point-of-sale systems for transactions and returns.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain store cleanliness.
- Provided product information to support customer decision-making.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05-2029
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05-2029
High School Diploma -
Paradise Valley High School
Phoenix, AZ05-2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Project management
- Visual merchandising
- Data analysis
- Research methodologies
- Cash handling
- Team collaboration
- Financial literacy
- Critical thinking
- Supervision and leadership
- Problem resolution
Accomplishments
- Provost Scholarship Recipient
- Fundraising Committee Chair of Honors Student Association, 2025
- SIUE Student Government Freshman Senator
- Financial Management Association Member, 2025
- VP of Finance of Business ELITE, 2025
Affiliations
- Formula SAE at SIUE
- Baja Car at SIUE
- Solar Car at SIUE
- Multi-faceted musician
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Bricks & Minifigs
06.2024 - 08.2025
Sales Associate
Cafe Rio
06.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
High School Diploma -
Paradise Valley High School