ALISSA EDMONDSON
Moline,IL
Summary
The motivation for my career in publishing stems from a lifelong passion for reading, writing, and literature. While pursuing my degree, I focused on literature and literary analysis and have navigated a multitude of contemporary book marketplaces. My past employment has provided extensive experience in professional communication, attention to detail, the ability to prioritize tasks, and meeting My extensive background in customer service gives me the skills to evaluate clients' needs, maximize capabilities through time management, and adapt to effectively communicate.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrator/Selections Coordinator
McCoy Homes
04.2018 - Current
- Conducted project development and planning for excellent service
- Interacted with homeowners to facilitate their home selections and organize within a timeline
- Performed project coordination to prepare meeting minutes, reports and spreadsheets
- Documented and communicated needed actions to management to maintain continuity of work operations
- Aligned calendars to coordinate meetings, delegated tasks to team members
- Paid vendors and bills, while overseeing other recurring operational expenses
- Gathered, entered and updated data to maintain records and databases
Hairstylist
Independently Employed
11.2013 - Current
- Met with new clients and provided hair consultations detailing expectations for hair color, style and cut
- Fostered clean and sanitary work environment to protect customers and staff from infection
- Collected payments from customers and schedule all appointments
- Performed all book/record keeping, filing, maintaining clients files
Merchandise Sales Associate
MJ Vending
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating point-of-sale systems, accurately processing transactions and maintaining balanced cash registers.
- Supported fellow associates during high-traffic periods through teamwork and effective multitasking capabilities.
Bartender
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Preparing alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for bar and patrons
- Interacting with customers, taking orders and serving snacks and drinks
- Assessing bar customers' needs and preferences and making recommendations
- Opened and closed bar during shifts
Shoe Sales Associate
Von Maur
04.2013 - 04.2018
- Promoted welcoming environment by acknowledging customers and engaging in conversation to identify footwear needs
- Worked in extremely fast paced environment, requiring multi-tasking skills to keep up
- Operated cash register, scanned items and properly handled methods of payment
- Unloaded truck, stocked merchandise and maintained organization in stock room
- Facilitated sales through outstanding customer service and satisfaction
Cocktail Waitress
Isle of Capri Casinos
05.2010 - 01.2012
- Recommended and served alcoholic beverage to patrons during high volume shifts
- Maintained tidiness throughout bar area
- Worked in fast paced environment, completed opening and closing checklists
Cashier Specialist
03.2007 - 05.2012
- Completed advanced cashiering functions at customer service desk
- Prepared daily cash register drawers
- Worked closely with front end staff to assist customers
- Trained new team members in cash register operations, stock procedures and customer service
- Learned roles of other departments (produce, bakery and deli) for coverage and to keep store operational
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Southern New Hampshire University
New Hampshire10-2024
Cosmetology License -
Capri College
Davenport, IA01.2012
(Some College) - No degree
Black Hawk College
Moline, IL01.2010
Skills
- Typing speed of 60 WPM
- Meeting coordination
- Office administration
- Proficient in Quickbooks, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
- Verbal coordination
- Written coordination
- Appointment scheduling
- Telephone etiquette
Timeline
Merchandise Sales Associate
MJ Vending
05.2021 - 08.2023
Bartender
02.2020 - 03.2021
Administrator/Selections Coordinator
McCoy Homes
04.2018 - Current
Hairstylist
Independently Employed
11.2013 - Current
Shoe Sales Associate
Von Maur
04.2013 - 04.2018
Cocktail Waitress
Isle of Capri Casinos
05.2010 - 01.2012
Cashier Specialist
03.2007 - 05.2012
(Some College) - No degree
Black Hawk College
Bachelor of Arts - English
Southern New Hampshire University
Cosmetology License -
Capri College
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