Danikia Smith
Pompano Beach
Summary
Dedicated Sales Associate with strong customer service skills. Proven ability to train new associates and maintain organized environments, ensuring exceptional shopping experiences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Wawa
Pompano Beach
07.2016 - 10.2026
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the sales floor.
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions efficiently.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked shelves as needed.
- Trained new associates on customer service standards and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety and health regulations consistently.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance store operations.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
Cook
Broward County School Board
Coconut Creek
09.2018 - 03.2026
- Prepared and cooked meals according to nutritional guidelines and school standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workspaces.
- Assisted in inventory management, including ordering and stocking supplies.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe cooking environment for staff and students.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize meal preparation workflows.
- Provided support during meal service, ensuring timely delivery to students.
- Monitored food temperatures to comply with health regulations and standards.
- Participated in training sessions on food handling and safety procedures.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
Recreation Assistant
City of Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted in organizing community recreation programs and events.
- Provided support to participants during recreational activities and classes.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of recreational facilities and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to plan engaging social activities for all ages.
- Facilitated communication between participants and recreation staff for feedback.
- Guided new staff in operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Coordinated scheduling of activities and resources for effective program delivery.
- Set up facility areas with supplies, tables and chairs for planned activities.
- Monitored participants during recreational activities to ensure safety regulations were followed.
- Provided customer service and answered questions related to recreation activities.
- Connected personally with residents to improve participation and enjoyment.
Sales Associate
Winn Dixie Supermarket
Pompano Beach
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the sales floor.
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions efficiently.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked shelves as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance store operations.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blanche Ely High
Pompano Beach, FL06-2009
Skills
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Cash handling
- Point-of-sale operation
- Product knowledge
- Relationship building
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Event coordination
- Time management
- Problem solving
Affiliations
Volunteer, Boys and Girls Club, North Lauderdale, FL (2001-2005)
Timeline
Recreation Assistant
City of Fort Lauderdale
02.2023 - 05.2025
Cook
Broward County School Board
09.2018 - 03.2026
Sales Associate
Wawa
07.2016 - 10.2026
Sales Associate
Winn Dixie Supermarket
04.2015 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Blanche Ely High