Annika Shanks
Humeston,Iowa
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifeguard
Mormon Trail Community Pool
Humeston, Iowa
05.2024 - Current
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
- Assisted with swim lessons for guests and members of the facility.
- Instructed patrons on proper use of diving boards, slides, ladders.
- Reported any unsafe conditions or suspicious activity to management immediately.
- Observed swimmers from elevated chairs while scanning the entire pool deck.
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
- Cautioned swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards.
- Alerted patrons of storm conditions and directed to exit water immediately during local severe weather situations.
Grocery Checker
HyVee Grocery Store
Chariton, Iowa
02.2022 - Current
- Checked customer items at the register to ensure accuracy of pricing and quantity.
- Greeted customers as they arrived at the checkout counter.
- Scanned barcodes on customer items to record prices in the register system.
- Adhered to store policies regarding returns, exchanges, and discounts.
- Assisted customers with locating products within the store.
- Verified that all coupons were valid and applied correctly.
- Operated cash registers efficiently and accurately while processing transactions quickly.
- Counted change back to customers after transactions were completed.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received from sales.
- Reported any discrepancies or errors in pricing to management immediately.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including sweeping floors and wiping down counters regularly.
- Answered customer questions about products, services, and store policies courteously.
- Provided accurate information about store promotions and loyalty programs.
- Processed credit cards for payment when necessary.
- Ensured proper bagging techniques were used for fragile items.
- Monitored suspicious activity around checkout areas.
- Assisted with stocking shelves when needed.
- Worked collaboratively with other checkers to complete tasks quickly during busy times.
- Followed safety protocols by wearing gloves while handling food items.
- Organized checkout lanes according to company standards throughout shifts.
- Conducted daily maintenance checks on cash registers before opening stores.
- Cleaned shelves and restocked with new inventory when products stock ran low.
- Followed instructions to properly arrange merchandise items.
- Escorted customers to appropriate aisles or shelves to assist with purchasing decisions.
- Followed company guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces and equipment.
- Examined grocery products to immediately remove from stock expired or spoiled items, adhering to "first in, first out" rule.
- Received and unloaded new products upon delivery, checking for damage and order accuracy.
- Maintained and organized store displays to enhance product visibility and expedite product location activities.
- Answered questions and inquiries per shift regarding products, prices and availability.
- Identified and quickly handled spill clean-up.
- Contributed to front-end team success, assisting manager and co-workers with diverse daily tasks.
- Managed cash register operations using POS system and processed sales and returns.
- Operated cash registers, scanners and computers to itemize and total customer purchases.
- Pulled items from stock using lift equipment and added to shelves or bins.
- Reviewed tags on product shelves and made requested pricing changes.
- Checked delivered merchandise and order information to verify shipment accuracy.
- Created and built product displays to engage customers through visual merchandising.
- Processed customer orders and payments with POS system or cash register.
- Notified management of customer or employee accidents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mormon Trail Community School
Humeston05-2024
Skills
- First Aid
- Emergency Response
- Swim Instruction
- Safety oversight
- Weather Monitoring
- CPR Certified
- General Maintenance
- Training and mentoring
- Pool Maintenance
- Public Safety
- Safety Training
- Group and individual instruction
- Pool policies enforcement
- Lifeguard procedures
- Swimming Lessons
Timeline
Lifeguard
Mormon Trail Community Pool
05.2024 - Current
Grocery Checker
HyVee Grocery Store
02.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mormon Trail Community School
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