Brian Kimani
Federal Way,WA
Summary
Reliable and customer-focused individual with strong communication skills and positive attitude. Understands importance of accuracy and efficiency in handling transactions, coupled with proficiency in basic math and computer systems. Dedicated to ensuring seamless customer experience and contributing to store operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Checkout Operator
Fred Meyer
06.2025 - 05.2026
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Maintained a clean and organized checkout area, ensuring a positive shopping experience for patrons.
- Assisted in stocking shelves and updating pricing information, contributing to store presentation and inventory management.
- Balanced cash registers at the end of each shift, confirming accuracy in both drawer totals and transaction records.
- Provided exceptional service to customers, promptly addressing concerns and answering inquiries.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, upholding company policies while providing excellent customer service.
- Collaborated with team members to manage long lines during peak hours, streamlining the checkout process for all customers.
- Contributed to the development of more efficient register processes by offering constructive feedback and suggesting improvements during team meetings.
- Trained new employees on proper checkout procedures, enhancing overall efficiency across the team.
- Supported loss prevention efforts by adhering strictly to company guidelines regarding theft prevention measures at the point of sale.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently scanning items and accurately processing payments.
- Utilized strong communication skills to explain promotions or special offers clearly to customers during their visit.
- Operated various types of payment systems including credit card machines, cash registers, and mobile payment devices proficiently.
- Processed credit card, EBT, and gift certificate payments with electronic computer system.
- Maintained organized and orderly front end and removed carts, baskets, and debris.
- Provided each customer with detailed receipts for proof of purchase and to avoid discrepancies.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
Data Analyst
Freelance
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and accuracy, resulting in better-informed decisions.
- Used statistical methods to analyze data and generate useful business reports.
- Provided actionable insights through comprehensive reports and dashboards, supporting strategic initiatives.
- Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
- Managed large-scale databases to ensure timely access to critical information for key stakeholders.
- Automated routine data analysis tasks, freeing up time for more complex analysis.
- Contributed to development of predictive models, aiding in forecasting of market trends.
Data Entry Clerk
Ark Solutions
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive client information, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Verified accuracy of data entered into system to produce error-free reports.
- Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy and speed through continuous self-assessment, surpassing company standards consistently.
- Enhanced data accuracy by meticulously reviewing and correcting errors in spreadsheets and databases.
- Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
- Prioritized tasks effectively to ensure timely completion of all assigned projects without sacrificing attention to detail.
- Expedited data entry tasks through the use of keyboard shortcuts and customized software tools.
- Sorted documents and maintained organized filing process.
- Supported successful audit processes by providing accurate and timely data reports.
- Improved data accuracy by meticulously reviewing and updating customer information.
- Updated and maintained customer information, documents and records.
- Followed data entry protocols, rules and regulations.
- Assisted with developing data entry processes.
Education
Data Analytics -
Google
Online03-2023
High School Diploma -
Kihara High School
11-2017
Skills
- Data filtering
- Maintaining cleanliness
- Guest service
- Money handling
- Cash handling expertise
- Product restocking
- Team contribution
- Inventory management
- Basic computer literacy
- Complaint resolution
- Payment processing
- POS system operation
- Retail merchandising
- Display setup
- Processing payments
- Loss prevention
- Operating cash registers
- Issuing receipts
- Time management proficiency
- Adapting to new technologies
- Accurate price verification
- Handling returns and exchanges
- Bagging assistance
- Strong numeracy skills
- Store promotions
- Excellent customer service
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service
- Scanner operation
- Quick learner
- Cash management
- ID verification
- Sales strategy
- Staff supervision
- Professional appearance
- Teamwork
- Microsoft office
Certification
Google Data Analytics
https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/professional-cert/A3XYBQERCY2A
Timeline
Checkout Operator
Fred Meyer
06.2025 - 05.2026
Data Analyst
Freelance
08.2023 - 01.2025
Data Entry Clerk
Ark Solutions
11.2022 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Kihara High School
Data Analytics -
Google