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Christina Thomas

Forkland,AL

Summary

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. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Stocker/Cashier Team Lead

Dollar General
Butler, WI
06.2017 - 04.2021
  • Stocked shelves with new merchandise and checked for outdated or damaged items.
  • Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
  • Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
  • Faced products on shelves and displays to meet company policies.
  • Provided customer service by answering questions about product location, price and availability.
  • Replenished items to maintain stock availability.
  • Organized storage areas for efficient use of space.
  • Arranged merchandise in an attractive manner to promote sales.
  • Ensured that all products were labeled properly before stocking the shelves.
  • Greeted customers and retrieved requested products to drive satisfaction.
  • Received incoming product deliveries and relocated to storage shelves, coolers, or bins.
  • Removed outdated products from shelves in accordance with company policy.
  • Moved and rebuilt shelves, racks and displays to increase visibility of merchandise.
  • Inspected stock for damage or defects and reported issues to management.
  • Participated in physical inventories of stock on hand periodically.
  • Assisted customers by locating items and loading heavy purchases in vehicles.
  • Followed proper stock rotation procedures to minimize obsolescence and remove out of date items from sales floor.
  • Monitored expiration dates of perishable items to ensure freshness.
  • Received and processed incoming shipments of merchandise.
  • Sorted returned merchandise for restocking or disposal.
  • Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous material or dangerous goods.
  • Updated product labels to reflect accurate pricing.
  • Assisted with store displays and window dressing as needed.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records through manual systems and and or computerized databases.
  • Recorded quantity, type and value of materials or items received.
  • Updated products with new pricing or temporary promotion signs to increase sales.
  • Completed documentation related to receiving, stocking, returns and other activities accurately.
  • Packed boxes for shipment using appropriate packing materials.
  • Recorded merchandise moves for correct product counts and checked quantities against stocking reports.
  • Verified pricing accuracy on shelves against invoices from vendors.
  • Resolved or assisted in handling routine customer concerns within established guidelines.
  • Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
  • Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
  • Stamped price tags on merchandise, referring to official price lists.
  • Stored and organized items in tool or supply rooms, allowing for easy retrieval.
  • Set up advertising signs on shelves and counters to attract customers and promote sales.
  • Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
  • Read orders to verify attributes and quantities of merchandise.
  • Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
  • Recommended disposal of obsolete stocks to write off unsellable items from inventory.
  • Compared merchandise invoices to items actually received.
  • Assisted cashiers with resolving customer complaints and inquiries.
  • Performed daily opening and closing procedures for the register area.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by sweeping floors and wiping down counters regularly.
  • Assisted with training new cashiers and customer service team members to increase speed of onboarding.
  • Trained new cashiers on proper use of registers and store policies.
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Developed strong working relationships with team members to foster collaboration.
  • Processed refunds and exchanges according to company policy.
  • Assisted customers with locating items within the store when requested.
  • Supported other teams when necessary, such as stocking shelves or bagging groceries.
  • Resolved discrepancies between POS system and physical money amounts in drawers at end of shift.
  • Scanned, priced and bagged customer groceries quickly to keep lines moving.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations while performing tasks.
  • Processed payments promptly for customers to exceed productivity standards.
  • Authorized discounts and special actions to resolve customer disputes and maintain satisfaction.
  • Provided guidance to cashiers on how to accurately ring up customers' purchases.
  • Monitored cashier performance, providing feedback as needed.
  • Inventoried stock and placed new orders to maintain supplies for expected demand.
  • Recognized potential theft or fraud attempts by monitoring suspicious behavior.
  • Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
  • Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales.
  • Oversaw work of cashiers to identify strengths and weaknesses in customer service, payment processing or merchandising plans.
  • Coordinated with other departments when additional support was needed during peak hours.
  • Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
  • Performed merchandising and signage updates during weekly and seasonal promotional changes.
  • Assisted management with developing and managing employee improvement strategies to encourage exceptional performance from staff.

Overnight Stocker

Walmart
Meridian, MS
06.2015 - 12.2016
  • Organized shelves, racks and bins to ensure product availability.
  • Removed product from boxes and placed on shelves according to merchandising guidelines.
  • Received and stocked merchandise in a timely manner.
  • Picked up boxes and related trash from sales floor.
  • Checked shelves in department to determine replenishment needs.
  • Stocked pallets throughout shift to keep warehouse clean, maintained and organized.
  • Assisted customers with locating items, retrieving merchandise from stockroom shelves and providing information on products.
  • Followed instructions to properly arrange merchandise items.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping, dusting and disposing of trash.
  • Assessed floor displays to restock merchandise.
  • Provided excellent customer service when assisting customers in finding desired items or answering questions about products or services offered.
  • Reset merchandise throughout assigned section to give shelves and racks professional appeal.
  • Adhered strictly to safety regulations while handling heavy equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Pulled items from stock using lift equipment and added to shelves or bins.
  • Checked expiration dates on all food items to ensure quality control standards were met.
  • Used proper case cutting techniques to cut and sort stock loads.
  • Followed proper procedure when dealing with hazardous materials such as chemicals or cleaning supplies.
  • Maintained an orderly appearance at all times throughout the store.
  • Observed strict safety measures while stocking shelves to prevent falls and mishaps.
  • Operated forklift and pallet jacks to unload trucks and move products throughout the store.
  • Helped unpack shipments, check contents against invoices, sort boxes into stacks for stocking purposes.
  • Identified and quickly handled spill clean-up.
  • Utilized hand truck to transport large quantities of merchandise between departments or areas within the store.
  • Assisted customers with product, promotion and policy information.
  • Gathered assigned merchandise and transported to store floor locations using hand trucks.
  • Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
  • Prepared products by adding tags and readying pallets for restocking.
  • Reported any suspicious activity or theft immediately to supervisors.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations during night shifts.
  • Performed daily inventory checks to maintain accurate records for ordering purposes.
  • Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
  • Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
  • Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
  • Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.

Military

Army Reserve
FT Jackson, SC
03.2015 - 05.2015

Extensive Training.

Cashier

McDonald's
Ulster, PA
05.2013 - 12.2014
  • 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.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by management.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
  • Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
  • Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
  • Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
  • Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
  • Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
  • Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Choctaw County High School
Butler, AL
05-2012

Skills

  • Planogram Execution
  • Customer Service
  • Merchandise Stocking
  • Order Receiving
  • Price Checking
  • Stock Rotation
  • Merchandise Rotation
  • Display Assembly
  • Security Monitoring
  • Product Labeling
  • POS Systems
  • Safe Lifting Procedures
  • Proper Stacking and Storage
  • Safety Processes and Procedures
  • Positive Attitude
  • Barcode Scanning
  • Money Handling
  • Customer Relationships
  • Friendly and Personable
  • Clear Communication
  • Energetic and Outgoing
  • Product Organization

Languages

English
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Stocker/Cashier Team Lead

Dollar General
06.2017 - 04.2021

Overnight Stocker

Walmart
06.2015 - 12.2016

Military

Army Reserve
03.2015 - 05.2015

Cashier

McDonald's
05.2013 - 12.2014

High School Diploma -

Choctaw County High School
Christina Thomas