April Poss
Dawsonville,GA
Summary
Hardworking Sales Associate committed to driving high sales in both slow and busy shifts. Organized and patient individual polished in handling customer complaints and replenishing stock. Flexible and outgoing team player commended for demonstrating honesty and integrity with customers, team members and supervisors.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sales Associate
Dollar General Store
Marblehill, Georgia
12.2025 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized store displays.
- Restocked shelves and ensured product availability.
- Operated cash register and processed transactions accurately.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service.
- Implemented promotional displays to attract customer interest.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
DSM
Tyson Foods
Cummings, MI
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Recorded weights and other relevant information about each batch produced using a computerized system.
Freezer hanger
Pilgrims Pride Corp
Ellijay, Georgia
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Hanged product efficiently on production line to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area to comply with safety standards.
- Reported equipment issues promptly to minimize downtime in production processes.
- Followed all safety protocols while operating machinery and assembling hangers.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards for worker and asset protection.
Plumbers Apprentice
Jennings Company Inc
Demopolis, Alabama
01.2004 - 04.2008
- Maintained tools and equipment in safe, operational condition.
- Followed safety protocols during plumbing tasks on job sites.
- Assisted licensed plumbers with installations and repairs of plumbing systems.
- Learned to read blueprints and technical drawings for plumbing layouts.
- Helped troubleshoot and resolve plumbing issues under supervision.
- Cleaned work areas after installations and repairs for safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
- Observed experienced plumbers to gain practical knowledge and skills.
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
- Assisted team by inspecting pipes and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Worked closely with skilled plumber to repair pipes and fixtures to provide safe water supply.
- Operated tools and equipment such as hand saws, pipe cutters, and drills on daily basis.
- Installed water and drainage systems for buildings and homes under plumber supervision.
- Set up tools and equipment on job sites and kept work areas neat.
- Maintained neat and well-organized worksites by removing debris and sharp objects and cleaning up after shift.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Reviewed blueprints and building codes to determine details and procedures for work.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Installed automated controls to regulate pressure and volume in pipe systems.
- Inspected work sites for holes and damage.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
Education
GED
College Park , GaSkills
- Cash handling
- Customer engagement
- Inventory management
- Plumbing installations
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Project coordination
- Power tool use
- Plumbing codes
- Chemical handling
- Site excavation
- Backflow prevention
- Fixture installation
- Pipe replacement
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Job site safety
- Soldering pipes
- Pressure testing
- Pipe measuring
- Valve and coupling fitting
- Piping installation
- Physical stamina
- Equipment safety
- Safety practices
- Gas line installation
- Basic welding
- Pipe threading
- Hand tool use
- Pipe cutting
- Hand and power tools
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Plumbing fixture repair
- Supply chain coordination
- Adaptability to change
- Pallet jacks
- Warehouse safety
- Stacking and staging
- Labeling and sorting
- Sorting and labeling
- Forklift operations
- Basic mathematics
- Warehouse operations
- Team collaboration
- Pallet jack handling
Timeline
Sales Associate
Dollar General Store
12.2025 - Current
DSM
Tyson Foods
05.2022 - 12.2022
Freezer hanger
Pilgrims Pride Corp
01.2015 - 07.2016
Plumbers Apprentice
Jennings Company Inc
01.2004 - 04.2008
GED