DAVID COOK
Oak Forest,US
Summary
I am from Oak Forest, Illinois. My two parents are both within the school system, one a teacher, one a school psychologist, both part of the Chicago Teacher's Union. I went to Tinley Park High School in 2022. I gained my interest towards politics mainly during the Covid lockdown, and chose to do law and politics as my majors. I went to Drake University for one year.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legislative Aide Intern
Illinois General Assembly
Blue Island, IL
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Worked on projects pertaining to district wide events
- Worked on certain posts for social media
- Compiled constituent’s numbers, addresses, etc. for mailing and outreach
- Handled constituent cases and problems
Youth Development Professional
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa
Des Moines, IA
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Observed and interacted with members, would create and plan activities for members, accurately report and write down any incidents that happened.
Cart Boy
The Meadows Golf Club of Blue Island
Blue Island, IL
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Cleaned golf carts, fueled golf carts, cleaned water coolers, refilled water coolers, go out on the driving range and pick up range balls, cleaned range balls, stock food and drinks.
Cashier
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
Orland Park, IL
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Credit cards, checks, gift cards, and coupons were all processed by me
- Educated customers about [Type] promotions to increase sales
- Keep checkout areas clean and orderly, as well as perform other cleaning tasks such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans
- Trained team members to work as cashiers in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Helped customers by answering their questions and completing their requests
- Used cash registers and POS systems to request and record customer orders and compute bills
- Counted cash in the register drawer to keep the register balanced at the start and end of each shift
- Efficiently and accurately processed a large number of transactions
- Was in charge of arranging and stocking [Type] merchandise
- Handled POS transactions such as checks, cash, credit card purchases, and refunds
- Kept well-stocked cashier lanes and store shelves to promote strong sales
- Greeted them and gave them product information as customers entered
- Reconciled the cash drawer, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies at the start and end of each shift
- Learned how to deal with checks and credit cards
- Greeted customers with a smile and offered prompt and dedicated assistance
- Provided attentive and skilled assistance to all customer needs
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction by keeping checkout areas clean and organized
- Handled customer complaints and took the necessary steps to resolve their problems
- Bagged merchandise with care and efficiency to minimize damage.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, ILBachelor of Arts - Law (Pre-Law)
Drake University
Des Moines, IA08.2023
High School -
Tinley Park High School
Tinley Park, IL01.2022
Skills
- Computer literate
- Customer direction
- Cash drawer balancing
- Coupons and gift cards
- Excellent verbal communication
- Heavy lifting
- Money management
- Customer service
- Coin counting
- Cash Handling
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Store merchandise handling
- Cash register operations
- POS [Type] proficiency
- Store cleanliness and appearance
- Sales
- Customer needs assessment
- Credit card authorizations
- Refunds and exchanges
- Order monitoring
- Order taking
- Point-of-sale system operation
- Outgoing and enthusiastic
- Staff training
- POS operations
- Drawer maintenance
- Cleanliness
- Payment processing
- Customer relations
- Creative problem solving
- Adaptability
- Store merchandise stocking
- Cleaning procedures
- Cleaning standards
- Quick learner
- Client-focused
- Cleaning product usage
- Cleaning supplies
Certification
Food Handler Course (Illinois version)
Accomplishments
Presidential Scholarship
Additional Information
I am a dedicated worker with a good attitude and I am hardworking.
Timeline
Legislative Aide Intern
Illinois General Assembly
09.2023 - 05.2024
Youth Development Professional
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa
11.2022 - 05.2023
Cart Boy
The Meadows Golf Club of Blue Island
04.2022 - 08.2022
Cashier
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
08.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Law (Pre-Law)
Drake University
High School -
Tinley Park High School