Amber Stephenson
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Motivated Shift Leader enthusiastic about helping team members meet and exceed objectives with compassionate leadership. Talented trainer and operational problem-solver with front-line experience and collaborative nature. Resourceful in balancing customer, company and employee needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Shift
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Gainesville, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the training of new employees.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback on areas for improvement.
- Maintained store appearance by cleaning, stocking shelves, and ensuring merchandise was properly displayed.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times.
- Provided guidance and support to other team members as needed.
- Responded to customer inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Identified opportunities for operational improvements and communicated them to management.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Managed store operations during absence of Store Manager or Assistant Manager.
- Participated in weekly meetings with management team to discuss strategies and goals.
- Handled cash register transactions accurately while providing excellent customer service.
- Performed opening and closing procedures such as setting alarm systems, counting money.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to secure discounts on products.
- Implemented company policies consistently across all shifts.
- Enforced store policies regarding returns, exchanges, refunds, discounts.
- Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
- Coached and trained employees and managed daily work assignments to enhance operations.
- Resolved customer complaints and reported issues to senior management.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.
- Reinforced rules to promote superior employee performance.
Cashier
Circle K
Florence, SC
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Reconciled transactions at end of shift using appropriate forms and reports to verify accuracy of transactions.
- Identified discrepancies between actual count and register balance; made corrections accordingly.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Adhered to loss prevention policies such as monitoring suspicious activity in order to prevent shoplifting.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Skills
- Operations Monitoring
- Performance Improvement
- Team motivation
- Technical knowledge
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Shift
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
11.2023 - Current
Cashier
Circle K
08.2021 - 05.2022