I am Accomplished and energetic with a solid history of achievement in business. I am a motivated leader with strong organizational skills. I excel in a customer service-related environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Kirkland's Home
Gainesville
10.2023 - 07.2024
Processed credit card transactions quickly and securely.
Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies, and security practices.
Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
Assisted in visual merchandising, creating appealing displays that capture customer interest.
Sales Associate
Belk
10.2017 - 04.2019
Greet each customer and ascertain what each customer’s needs were
Described merchandise and explain use, operation and care of merchandise to customers
Customer Service
Math skills- such as computing sales price, and total sales price with discount
Credit Card payment processing and cash handling
Prepare sales slips and sales contract for pre-sale events
Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions
Maintained thorough knowledge of best security practices
Open and close register, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons and discounts
Inventory stock and requisition new stock.
Retail Sales
JcPenney
05.2016 - 08.2017
Greet each customer and ascertain what each customer’s needs were
Described merchandise and explain use, operation and care of merchandise to customers
Customer Service
Math skills- such as computing sales price, and total sales price with discount
Credit Card payment processing and cash handling
Prepare sales slips and sales contract for pre-sale events
Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions
Maintained thorough knowledge of best security practices
Open and close register, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons and discounts
Inventory stock and requisition new stock.
Preschool Teacher
Christ place church
08.2010 - 05.2014
Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development
Created and lead games for the students such as, art, music storytelling and crafts
Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number, and letter recognition, personal hygiene and social skills.
Medical Front Office Receptionist
Longstreet Clinic Pediatrics
Gainesville, GA
11.1998 - 04.1999
Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen or forward calls, providing information, taking messages and/or scheduling appointments
Greet persons entering establishment and determine the nature and purpose of the visit
Direct or escort patients to their proper destination within the facility
Receive payment and record receipts for services
Schedule appointments, maintain and update appointment calendars
File and maintain records
Provide general practice information.
Assisted with administrative tasks such as filing, faxing, copying documents.
Provided excellent customer service through courteous interactions with patients and families.
Assisted with scheduling appointments, verifying insurance coverage, collecting co-payments, and updating patient information in the electronic medical records system.
Verified patient demographic information at time of check-in and check-out.
Greeted patients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
Answered incoming calls promptly, efficiently processed callers' inquiries, and transferred calls to appropriate personnel when necessary.
Prepared charts for new patients prior to their appointment.
Delivered high-quality administrative and customer service to sustain patient and work flows.
Protected patients by observing strict HIPAA guidelines.
Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
Photocopied insurance cards, documented details and verified patient coverage for upcoming procedures or appointments.
Greeted patients, determined purpose of visit and directed to appropriate staff.
Followed HIPAA guidelines when handling confidential patient information.
Unit Secretary
Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic
Gainesville, Georgia
08.1994 - 10.1998
Use various computer applications for database management and word processing
Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages and/or transfer to appropriate individuals
Collect and deposit money, disburse funds from cash accounts to pay bills or invoices, kept records of collections and disbursements and ensured accounts were balanced
Created and maintained information in database
Operated office equipment, such as fax, copiers, phone systems, and arranged for repairs when needed
Direct visitors to appropriate locations within the facility
Complete forms in accordance to company procedures
Schedule and confirm appointments
Operate office equipment such as voice mail messaging systems, word processing, spreadsheet and other software applications systems
Prepare reports, financial statements, letters, case histories and medical records.