Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Connor Medford

Buffalo,SC

Summary

Highly trained Key Holder with demonstrated success in team leadership and sales strategy. Exceptional retail experience and sales expertise with a talent for upselling. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to impact company success positively. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with solid organizational skills eager to secure a teaching position. Ready to help a school achieve academic goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Key Holder

Texas Roadhouse
04.2017 - Current
  • Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers, and product merchandising.
  • Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales.
  • Swept and mopped floor, wiped windows and fixtures after closing to maintain organized and tidy store.
  • Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices in customer service and store operations.
  • Streamlined opening and closing procedures as integral member of store staff.
  • Managed store personnel by delegating tasks and supervising daily operations.
  • Scheduled employees, prepared bank deposits and drafted sales reports to keep daily processes running smoothly.
  • Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers and vendors to establish rapport and build trust.
  • Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage.
  • Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
  • Educated staff on strategies for handling difficult customers and challenging situations.

Cashier/Floor Associate

Paradise Home Center
08.2014 - 12.2016
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Issued receipts and processed refunds, credits, or exchanges.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Trained new associates on cash register operations, conducting customer transactions, and balancing drawer.
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Developed professional relationships with customers to increase loyalty, retention and rapport.
  • Cut safety glass according to specified patterns and performed precision pattern-making and glass-cutting to custom-fit replacement windows.
  • Used hand tools to complete delicate work.

Kitchen Staff

Andys Of Buffalo
08.2013 - 08.2014
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC
12.2024

High School Diploma -

Union County High School
Union, SC
05.2016

Skills

  • Cash Handling
  • Resource Allocation
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Safety Enforcement
  • Front-End Operations
  • Employee Oversight
  • Store Opening and Closing
  • Customer Service
  • Product Ordering
  • Inventory Monitoring
  • Corrective Actions
  • Staff Training
  • Managing Cash Register
  • Promotional Campaigns
  • Manage Employees
  • Charitable Donations
  • Recruitment and Training
  • Organize Inventory
  • Scheduling and Time-Tracking
  • New Employee Orientation
  • Cash Drawer Balancing
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Speaking Clearly
  • Mentoring

Timeline

Key Holder

Texas Roadhouse
04.2017 - Current

Cashier/Floor Associate

Paradise Home Center
08.2014 - 12.2016

Kitchen Staff

Andys Of Buffalo
08.2013 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of South Carolina Upstate

High School Diploma -

Union County High School
Connor Medford