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Alyssa Larkin

Mundelein,IL

Summary

Knowledgeable Merchandiser and Customer Service Professional. Overcame retail challenges with impactful merchandising strategies that increased product visibility and customer engagement. Demonstrated analytical skills and creative problem-solving in maintaining inventory and visual displays.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Dog Groomer

Petsmart
10.2021 - Current
  • Provided expert grooming services for various dog breeds, ensuring high-quality standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of grooming stations and tools to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Educated pet owners on proper grooming techniques and care practices for their dogs.
  • Developed customized grooming plans based on individual dog needs, promoting health and well-being.
  • Collaborated with veterinary staff to identify health issues affecting dogs' coats or skin conditions during grooming sessions.
  • Managed client records accurately and confidentially, ensuring all essential information was readily available for future appointments.
  • Handled dogs of all sizes and temperaments calmly, ensuring minimal stress throughout the grooming process.

Fulfillment Team Lead

Sam's Club
07.2020 - 09.2021
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short or vacated shifts
  • Evaluated employees and trained team members in techniques necessary to complete job task.
  • Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
  • Picked and packed order items
  • Led team in achieving operational efficiency by streamlining processes and enhancing workflow management.
  • Mentored staff to improve customer service standards and foster team collaboration.
  • Analyzed inventory levels and optimized stock management to reduce waste and enhance availability.

Customer Service Manager

Hobby Lobby
10.2011 - 07.2020
  • Order merchandise
  • Organize racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal.
  • Count cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.
  • Process transactions, including purchases and refunds.
  • Provide cash handling including sorting and counting coin and currency to make change for associates.
  • Balance safe, prepare tills and prepare register bags for next sales date.
  • Eliminate discrepancies in finances by expertly documenting expenses, monitoring income, handling bank deposits and managing statements.
  • Enter financial data into company accounting database for verification.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mundelein High School
Mundelein, IL
05-2004

Skills

  • 24 Years Customer Service
  • Merchandising Expertise
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Bookkeeping
  • Loss Prevention
  • Employee scheduling
  • Department Head
  • Team Leader
  • Sales
  • Data Entry
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Employee oversight
  • Animal handling expertise
  • Pet grooming techniques

Timeline

Professional Dog Groomer

Petsmart
10.2021 - Current

Fulfillment Team Lead

Sam's Club
07.2020 - 09.2021

Customer Service Manager

Hobby Lobby
10.2011 - 07.2020

High School Diploma -

Mundelein High School
Alyssa Larkin