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Aarah Shannon

Atkins,AR

Summary

Organized and dependable individual successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Florist

Plummer's Flowers
08.2024 - Current
  • Managed daily opening and closing of florist shop to prepare for incoming customers and balance payments.
  • Prepared potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
  • Utilized floral design techniques to craft unique floral arrangements.
  • Transported and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, comprising weddings, funerals, and banquets.

Front of House Employee

Ridgewood Brothers BBQ
12.2023 - 01.2024
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming environment for guests, contributing to positive dining experiences.
  • Handled high-pressure situations with grace, maintaining excellent service standards even during peak hours or understaffed shifts.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Performed opening and closing duties diligently, ensuring the restaurant was ready for optimal operations each day.

Front Desk Associate

Courtyard by Marriott
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining professionalism at all times.
  • Organized front desk area to maintain a professional and welcoming appearance for guests.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.

Postal Worker

Arkansas Tech University
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Handled large volumes of mail with precision and accuracy, minimizing errors and ensuring timely delivery to recipients.
  • Reduced mis-delivered mail incidents by verifying recipient information before delivering sensitive documents or packages.
  • Expedited mail processing by operating automated sorting machines and equipment with accuracy and precision.
  • Contributed to the successful completion of USPS training programs, continuously updating knowledge on postal procedures and best practices.

Florist Assistant/Store Clerk

Spences Flower's and Gifts/Meadow on the Mountain
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Placed floral arrangements in refrigerated cases and arranged other merchandise on display fixtures.
  • Assisted in designing floral displays for weddings, funerals, and special events, resulting in positive client feedback.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Processed credit, debit and cash transactions correctly to obtain full payment of customer purchases.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Administration Event Management

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Atkins High School
Atkins, AR
05-2022

Skills

  • Guest relations
  • Reservation management
  • Tourism knowledge
  • Strategic planning

Timeline

Florist

Plummer's Flowers
08.2024 - Current

Front of House Employee

Ridgewood Brothers BBQ
12.2023 - 01.2024

Front Desk Associate

Courtyard by Marriott
04.2023 - 08.2023

Postal Worker

Arkansas Tech University
07.2022 - 08.2023

Florist Assistant/Store Clerk

Spences Flower's and Gifts/Meadow on the Mountain
08.2021 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Administration Event Management

Arkansas Tech University

High School Diploma -

Atkins High School