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Cortney Kahalewai-Pedro

Kapolei,Hawaii

Summary

To work in an environment which encourages me to succeed and grow professionally where I can utilize my skills and knowledge appropriately.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Member Service Representative

HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Handled complaints with prompt, courteous service to uphold professional reputation.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication between colleagues and supervisors.
  • Processed account transactions accurately, ensuring proper documentation and timely processing.
  • Educated and engaged customers with new bank products and services.
  • Provided exceptional service through active listening, understanding member needs, and offering appropriate solutions.

Loss Prevention, Sales Floor and Area Supervisor

Ross Dress for Less
10.2017 - 10.2023
  • Able to Identify Internal/External and able to keep the store safe for both workers and customers
  • Marked-down clearance items and relocated merchandise to proper store areas.
  • Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
  • Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
  • Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with enhanced staff training and regular performance evaluations.

Sales Floor General Merchandiser

Target
11.2019 - 02.2020
  • Able to merchandise on sales floor, communicate and help with guest (customers) and also help with cashiering
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
  • Pushed and stocked product in multiple departments and consistently met time targets.
  • Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
  • Backed up cashier staff during heavy customer flows to prevent unnecessary service delays.
  • Communicated effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization, fostering teamwork and promoting a positive work atmosphere.
  • Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
  • Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
  • Conducted regular price audits to maintain accurate pricing information for all products on display.

Party Host

Wet ‘n’ Wild
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Retrieve booked reservation guest list
  • Greeting each party guest, going over the objective for the day, preparing food and drinks
  • Took information about guests' party size, led to seating, and offered menus.
  • Supervised children's activities, maintaining happiness, safety and well-being.
  • Managed event schedules effectively, ensuring timely execution of activities and smooth transitions between segments.
  • Handled any unexpected issues or emergencies calmly and professionally, maintaining a positive atmosphere during events.
  • Planned parties according to customer specifications.

Education

Kapiolani Community College - Hospitality

Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu, HI

High School Graduate -

Waianae High School
05-2014

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Financial Transactions
  • Customer Support
  • Issue Resolution
  • Sales strategy
  • Product Sales
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Money handling abilities
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling

References

Provide upon request.

Timeline

Member Service Representative

HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union
10.2023 - 10.2024

Sales Floor General Merchandiser

Target
11.2019 - 02.2020

Loss Prevention, Sales Floor and Area Supervisor

Ross Dress for Less
10.2017 - 10.2023

Party Host

Wet ‘n’ Wild
01.2016 - 01.2017

Kapiolani Community College - Hospitality

Kapiolani Community College

High School Graduate -

Waianae High School
Cortney Kahalewai-Pedro