Overview
Work History
Education
Timeline
April Nicholson

April Nicholson

Windsor,PA

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Associate

Rutter's
04.2014 - Current
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
  • Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Utilized strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service while handling transactions.
  • Handled cash register operations accurately, balancing drawers at the end of each shift.

Trained new associates in customer service protocols, enhancing team efficiency and consistency.

Rural Mail Carrier

USPS
06.1999 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with rural customers through consistent communication and exceptional service quality.
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper procedures for sorting, loading, and delivering mail in a rural setting.
  • Handled accurate cash payments for postage and incurred fees.
  • Utilized USPS technology tools effectively to track packages accurately throughout the delivery process.
  • Adhered to all postal regulations while delivering mail, upholding the USPS standard of professionalism.
  • Achieved high levels of accuracy in mail sorting and delivery by consistently double-checking addresses and package labels.
  • Followed safety protocols and regulations while driving, upholding professional service reputation.
  • Maintained records on customers with mail forwarding and change of address requests.
  • Handled sensitive materials confidentially, protecting customer privacy and meeting USPS guidelines for secure mailing practices.
  • Organized mail ahead of delivery runs for correct routing.
  • Provided excellent customer service, addressing concerns and assisting with inquiries from rural customers.
  • Demonstrated flexibility by covering additional routes as needed or stepping in for absent colleagues when necessary.

Storekeeper

USN
09.1988 - 03.1996
  • Enhanced inventory accuracy through consistent stock verification.
  • Received product shipments and organized in stockroom storage area.
  • Enhanced store organization by implementing effective storage solutions and space utilization techniques.
  • Ordered goods from various vendors to maintain store merchandise levels.
  • Maintained a safe working environment with strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Stocked storerooms and adjusted minimum and maximum par levels in automated inventory system.
  • Monitored merchandise on shelves and in storage using inventory control system.
  • Filled orders by gathering merchandise specified in requisitions.
  • Used Software to check and count all product inventories.
  • Facilitated audit processes by organizing comprehensive records for inventory management.
  • Operated forklifts and hand trucks to restock department supply locations.
  • Used Software to prepare purchase requisitions for replacement of stock.
  • Implemented measures to prevent theft or loss in the workplace through increased security protocols, employee awareness programs, and routine inspections.
  • Trained, coached and scheduled employees to improve store upkeep and operations.
  • Managed store budgets effectively, monitoring expenses closely to ensure optimal resource allocation.
  • Enhanced team spirit through collaboration and support.

Education

Diploma -

William Penn , York, PA
06.1986

Timeline

Store Associate - Rutter's
04.2014 - Current
Rural Mail Carrier - USPS
06.1999 - Current
Storekeeper - USN
09.1988 - 03.1996
William Penn - Diploma,
April Nicholson