Matthew Sparks
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Motivated Agricultural Business Management student at North Carolina State University with experience in fast-paced retail environments. Developed strong customer service, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while working at Sam's Club and Ingles Markets. Eager to apply business and agricultural knowledge toward a career in the agricultural industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Member Assist Cart Attendant
Sams Club
Hendersonville, NC
10.2024 - 08.2025
- Collected and organized shopping carts to maintain store cleanliness and accessibility.
- Assisted customers with cart retrieval, enhancing the overall shopping experience.
- Monitored parking lot for unattended carts, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Assist Members in loading groceries into cars.
Cafe Worker
Sams Club
Hendersonville, NC
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Prepared and served food and beverages, ensuring quality and consistency in every order.
- Maintained the cleanliness and organization of workstations to enhance operational efficiency.
- Assisted customers with menu selections, providing excellent service and product knowledge.
- Operated cash register accurately, processing transactions quickly and efficiently.
Bookkeeper
Ingles Supermarket
Hendersonville, NC
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Cash Control: Counting the main office safe, creating cash drawers for employees, and verifying cashier tills at the end of shifts.
- Deposit Preparation: Compiling daily sales data and organizing cash, checks, and other payments for bank deposits.
- Transaction Management: Recording, verifying, and reconciling daily sales and expenses, ensuring all financial records are accurate.
- Administrative Duties: Handling paperwork and, at times, covering front-end roles like cashiering or bagging.
Front Service Clerk
Ingles Supermarket
Hendersonville, NC
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Operated cash registers efficiently, processing transactions with accuracy and speed.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of front service areas to enhance customer experience.
- Assisted in training new clerks on store policies and customer service techniques.
- Completed Nightly tasks to ensure the store was ready for opening the following day.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Blue Ridge Community College
Hendersonville, NCBachelor of Science - Agricultural Business And Management
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 08.2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hendersonville High School
Hendersonville, NC05-2024
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Heavy lifting
- Strong work ethic
- Member assistance
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Time management
- Cash register operation
- Willing to learn
- Team collaboration
Certification
Career and Technical Education Certification
Microsoft excel Certified
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business And Management
North Carolina State University
08.2025 - Current
Member Assist Cart Attendant
Sams Club
10.2024 - 08.2025
Cafe Worker
Sams Club
07.2024 - 10.2024
Bookkeeper
Ingles Supermarket
04.2024 - 07.2024
Front Service Clerk
Ingles Supermarket
01.2022 - 04.2024
No Degree - General Studies
Blue Ridge Community College
High School Diploma -
Hendersonville High School