Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Belk Department Store
Cedar Bluff, VA
09.2017 - 06.2021
Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
Instructional Aide/Substitute Teacher|
Buchanan County School System
Grundy , VA
08.1997 - 10.2003
Created a positive learning environment for students.
Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
Monitored student behavior and identified areas of improvement.
Provided guidance to students on their academic tasks.
Cashier/Cook
Wendys Restaurant
Grundy, VA
11.1993 - 08.1997
Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Collected payments and provided accurate change.
Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
Performed other duties as assigned by management.
Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Counseling/Special Education
University of Virginia At Wise
Wise, VA
05-1997
Associate of Applied Science - Education/General Education
Southwest Virginia Community College
Richlands, VA
05-1993
Skills
Basic computer skills includes: internet, email, data entry and Microsoft Word
Completed 16 hours of sign language classes through New River Community College
First year of college completed Secretarial Science Program to include: typing, filing, shorthand and accounting
Ability to read, comprehend and carry-out written and verbal instructions
Demonstrate ability to multi-task while maintaining high levels of organization
Dependable and trustworthy
Great attendance record
Additional Experience
Twenty-two years experience as a personal beauty consultant for Avon
Twenty-one years experience providing house cleaning services
Two years experience as a personal care giver
One year Pharmacy Technician experience
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Belk Department Store
09.2017 - 06.2021
Instructional Aide/Substitute Teacher|
Buchanan County School System
08.1997 - 10.2003
Cashier/Cook
Wendys Restaurant
11.1993 - 08.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Counseling/Special Education
University of Virginia At Wise
Associate of Applied Science - Education/General Education