Highly analytical and communicative professional with a strong aptitude for teamwork. Possesses a proven ability to adapt swiftly to new environments. Enthusiastic about making valuable contributions to team success and continuously enhancing professional skills. Has a positive attitude and unwavering commitment to ongoing learning and growth. Poised to excel in any challenging work setting.
Hi, I’m
Chantel McKinnie
Jackson,MS
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Target
General Merchandiser
11.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Displays skill and knowledge in stocking merchandise
- Demonstrates ability in interpersonal skills for problem solving with customers
- Shows ability to perform heavy lifting and repetitive tasks
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional product knowledge and recommendations tailored to individual needs
- Managed store layouts by placing in-demand products in areas visible to customers to maximize sales
- Communicated effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization, fostering teamwork and promoting a positive work atmosphere
Home Depot
Head Cashier
09.2022 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Shows skills in managing man-power on the floor
- Demonstrates skills in operating POS system and fixing basic technical issues
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs
- Handled escalated customer concerns with professionalism and empathy, working diligently toward satisfactory resolutions
Home Depot
Sales Associate
07.2020 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Shows ability to provide exceptional customer service
- Demonstrates skills in operating POS system
- Displays skills in communication and problem-solving
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites
Columbus State University, English Department
Student Assistant/Administrative Assistant
09.2018 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Demonstrates skills in editing with the English Department newsletter, the Arnold Holler
- Shows ability to work with social media platforms by promoting events
- Demonstrates interpersonal skills by collaborating with professors
- Aided in the organization of English Department Admin
- Enhanced office efficiency by organizing and maintaining files, records, and resources
- Performed clerical tasks such as photocopying, scanning documents efficiently while maintaining confidentiality when necessary
- Supported administrative staff with data entry tasks, ensuring accuracy in record-keeping systems
- Completed special projects assigned by supervisors within specified deadlines while balancing regular duties effectively
2040 Books
Publicity Intern
09.2019 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Boosted brand awareness by coordinating and executing publicity campaigns, including for Beauty by Christina Chiu
- Assisted with visual promotion through graphic editing/designing
- Monitored news cycles closely to capitalize on timely opportunities for story placement
- Managed social media accounts to drive engagement and expand online presence
Columbus State University, The Arden
Editor-in-Chief
09.2019 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Shows efficiency with Adobe software, especially Adobe InDesign
- Demonstrates creativity and critical thinking with arrangement of writing pieces
- Shows ability to proofread and edit work and ability to understand uniformity in style
2040 Books
Editorial Assistant
01.2019 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Assisted in manuscript selection by reading the first few pages of 10 manuscripts and selecting 4 for potential finalists in a contest
- Demonstrates interpersonal skills by communicating with other assistants and the editor
- Shows critical thinking skills
- Edited manuscripts to maintain consistency in tone and voice while adhering to established style guidelines
- Proofread manuscripts and other forms of copy for general grammatical correctness
North Cobb High School
Little Warriors Pre-school Co-Teacher
01.2014 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Planned out teaching weeks by creating a calendar for activities and preparing crafts
- Demonstrates ability to watch over several children at a time
- Provided food for the children during their visit
- Developed a schedule for the children to create a stable environment
- Shows ability to move around to participate in child’s fun time
- Aided in the security of the children
North Cobb High School
Student Mentor
01.2014 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Demonstrates interpersonal skills by communicating with parents/guardians and students
- Shows ability to work with machines like copiers and scanners
- Shows ability to do the same movements for an extended period of time
- Aided in the organization of the office by filing documents
Nanna’s Playhouse
Day-Care Teacher
09.2012 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Demonstrates ability to work with children
- Provided food for the children during their visit
- Developed a schedule for the children to create a stable environment
- Shows ability to move around to participate in child’s fun time
- Helped with extending children’s learning
Education
Full Sail UniversityWinter Park, FL
Bachelor of Science from Game And Interactive Media Design
05-2027
University Overview
- New Momentum Scholarship Chantel McKinnie
- Tech Assistance Scholarship Chantel McKinnie
- Professional Development: Technology in the Entertainment and Media Industries
Columbus State UniversityColumbus, GA
Bachelor of Arts from English, Creative Writing
05-2020
University Overview
- 3.75 GPA
- Magna Cum Laude Graduate
- Sigma Tau Delta
- Student Activities Council
- Creative Writing Club
- NAACP
- Volunteer Programs
Skills
- Skilled in Microsoft Office applications
- GIMP image editing skills
- Skilled in Adobe creative suite applications
- Experience with diverse social media channels
- Basic written Spanish skills
- Time management
- Dependable and reliable
- Organization and categorization
- Motivated team player
Awards
Awards
2019 Outstanding English Major Scholarship, 2020 Carson McCullers Literary Festival Awards, 3rd Place Screenwriting, 2020 English Student of Excellence, 2020 Faculty Cup Award Nominee, 2020 Cashier of the Month (Home Depot), 2021 Cashier of the Year (Home Depot)
Timeline
General Merchandiser
Target
11.2023 - Current
Head Cashier
Home Depot
09.2022 - 11.2023
Sales Associate
Home Depot
07.2020 - 11.2023
Publicity Intern
2040 Books
09.2019 - 02.2020
Editor-in-Chief
Columbus State University, The Arden
09.2019 - 02.2020
Editorial Assistant
2040 Books
01.2019 - 12.2019
Student Assistant/Administrative Assistant
Columbus State University, English Department
09.2018 - 05.2020
Little Warriors Pre-school Co-Teacher
North Cobb High School
01.2014 - 01.2014
Student Mentor
North Cobb High School
01.2014 - 01.2014
Day-Care Teacher
Nanna’s Playhouse
09.2012 - 01.2013
Full Sail University
Bachelor of Science from Game And Interactive Media Design
Columbus State University
Bachelor of Arts from English, Creative Writing
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