Dakota Coon
Fairmont,WV
Summary
To secure a challenging entry-level position that allows me to leverage my strong work ethic, adaptability, and interpersonal skills gained during my time at the Mountaineer Challenge Academy, while providing an opportunity for professional growth and contributing positively to the success of the organization.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
LearningLand Daycare & Preschool
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
Cashier
Family Dollar
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
Cashier/Slicer/Sandwich Maker
Hermosilla’s Deli Maket
Waiter/Server
DJ's 50's & 60's Diner
09.2024 - Current
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Handled customer complaints diplomatically, working towards satisfactory solutions that ultimately retained loyal clientele.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper accounting and minimizing discrepancies at the end of shifts.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure special requests or dietary restrictions were accurately communicated and accommodated for guests.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
Education
Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy South
Montgomery, WV03.2024
Skills
- Time management skills
- Cash Handling
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Customer service excellence
- Money Handling
- Reliability and punctuality
- Customer Relations
- Cash Register Operation
- Written and verbal communication
- Organizational abilities
- Order Taking
- Professionalism and Courtesy
- Basic Math Competence
- Payment Processing
- Product restocking
- Conflict Resolution
- Product Knowledge
- Refunds and exchanges
- Issue Resolution
- POS system operations
- POS Systems
- Refund handling
- ID Verification
- Daily Reporting
- Retail Merchandising
- Product Recommendations
- Drawer balancing
- Point of sale operation
- Purchase assistance
- Fraud Prevention Awareness
- Loss Prevention
- Identification checks
- Loyalty Program Promotion
- Proficient in Software
- Liquor regulations and compliance
- Liquor Law Compliance
- Checkout monitoring
- Merchandise exchange
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Honest and Dependable
- Professionalism
- Reliable and Responsible
- Cooperative Attitude
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Creative Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Accomplishments
Honors List
Highest Academics
OSHA Certified General Industry (Public safety: Law Enforcement, Corrections, Security) /General Industry (Healthcare)/General Industry (Public Safety: EMS) WIN Career Readiness Certified
Hunters Safety Certified
Timeline
Waiter/Server
DJ's 50's & 60's Diner
09.2024 - Current
Cashier
Family Dollar
08.2024 - 10.2024
Assistant Teacher
LearningLand Daycare & Preschool
03.2024 - 08.2024
Cashier/Slicer/Sandwich Maker
Hermosilla’s Deli Maket
Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy South
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