Ashari Burgess
Chicago,US
Summary
Dedicated team member with excellent communication skills and a pleasant demeanor. When counting cash to balance the cash drawer, be meticulous and quick. Good listening skills combined with a detail-oriented and attentive nature. Responsible Cashier with experience handling money, restocking merchandise, and assisting customers with product identification. With hands-on experience, eager to learn new skills and advance knowledge. Adaptable and motivated, with a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in either a team-based or individually motivated environment. Positive role model with a focus on team leadership, personnel support, and building customer relationships.
Positive and compassionate, equipped with essential caregiving knowledge and practical skills in supporting daily living activities. Familiar with basic medical terminology and proficient in personal care and household management. Dedicated to enhancing well-being of individuals through attentive, personalized care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Dors
Chicago, IL
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
Sales Associate
JCPenney
Chicago, IL
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Used upselling techniques and offered product and service consultations
- Sold a variety of products by explaining their unique features and instructing customers on how to use them properly
- Customers received merchandise recommendations based on their needs and preferences
- Assisted customers in enrolling in loyalty programs and submitting paperwork
- Set up new merchandise with attractive displays and signage to encourage customer sales and move overstock items
- Provided product and service information to customers
- Explained [Product or Service] offerings to customers, including policies, restrictions, and refund policies
- Trained all new sales employees on effective sales, service, and operational strategies to maximize team performance
Cashier
McDonald's
Chicago, IL
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Keep checkout areas clean and orderly, as well as perform other cleaning tasks such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans
- Trained team members to work as cashiers in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Counted cash in the register drawer to keep the register balanced at the start and end of each shift
- Kept well-stocked cashier lanes and store shelves to promote strong sales
Cashier
Walmart
Forest park, IL
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Credit cards, checks, gift cards, and coupons were all processed by me
- Educated customers about [Type] promotions to increase sales
- Immediately informed the manager of any accidents, injuries, or unsafe working conditions
- Keep checkout areas clean and orderly, as well as perform other cleaning tasks such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans
- Provide excellent customer service by scanning and bagging groceries quickly and courteously, as well as answering phone calls
- Trained team members to work as cashiers in accordance with company policies and procedures
Education
High School -
Wendell Phillips Academy High School
Chicago, IL01.2022
Skills
- Sales methods
- Sales skills
- Experience caring for children
- Child social development
- Ability to teach children
- After school care
- Newborn care
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
Certification
20 unarmed security certification
Forklift operator certificate
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Dors
04.2024 - 12.2024
Sales Associate
JCPenney
11.2021 - 02.2022
Cashier
McDonald's
12.2020 - 08.2021
Cashier
Walmart
04.2020 - 10.2020
High School -
Wendell Phillips Academy High School