Deborah Brown
Baker City, OR
Summary
Dependable professional with a strong track record in customer engagement and cash handling accuracy. Committed to enhancing customer experiences and driving operational efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Coordinator
Harvest Christian Academy
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinated daily meal preparation and service for students and staff.
- Oversaw Menu planning to ensure nutritional standards were met.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and adhered to food safety regulations.
- Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and placing orders.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper storage techniques.
- Implemented organization strategies for efficient food storage and usage.
- Coordinated daily kitchen operations to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
Sales Associate
Salvation Army Thrift Store
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted customers with product selection and queries, ensuring positive shopping experiences.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems, maintaining cash handling protocols.
- Organized and restocked merchandise on sales floor to enhance visual appeal and accessibility.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain store cleanliness and orderly presentation of items.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
Sales Associate
People Helping People
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Supported inventory management by conducting regular stock checks and updating records accordingly.
- Engaged in promotional activities to increase customer awareness of sales and special offers.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively, fostering loyalty through exceptional service recovery techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kent Meridian High
Kent, WA06-1978
Skills
- Cash handling accuracy
- Customer engagement
- Stock replenishment
- Cross-selling products
- Merchandise restocking
- Visual displays
- Point of sale systems
- Reliable and responsible
- Honest and dependable
Timeline
Kitchen Coordinator
Harvest Christian Academy
08.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Salvation Army Thrift Store
06.2023 - 03.2024
Sales Associate
People Helping People
11.2022 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Kent Meridian High