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Elaine McGilchrist

Arlington ,WA

Summary

Punctual and honest cashier with solid background in retail environments. Satisfies customers with exceptional service. Uses slow periods effectively to stay on top of daily chores while pursuing opportunities to help team improve service and reduce waste. Committed and hardworking cashier with experience processing transactions and assisting customers. Dedicated to resolving issues, answering customer questions and ringing up customers. Creative problem-solver versed in customer service. Dedicated cashier with 10+ years of experience collecting customer payments. Accurately calculates cash, detects counterfeit bills and makes changes. Detailed and speedy when balancing cash drawer. Excellent mathematical abilities. Diligent and responsible Cashier with excellent history of running smooth, accurate registers, keeping merchandise stocked and maintaining cleanliness. Well-organized and dependable with unparalleled dedication to team success, business operations and customer loyalty. Friendly cashier with energetic and helpful demeanor. Adept at operating cash registers and assisting customers throughout checkout process. Successful working in fast-paced and crowded retail environments while maintaining professional attitude. Strong math skills and scheduling flexibility.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Front-end Cashier

Walmart Super Store
Arlington, WA
03.2021 - 04.2021
  • Followed company policies, procedures and practices for accurate recordkeeping and loss prevention.
  • Maintained organized and orderly front end and removed carts, baskets and debris.
  • Processed credit card, EBT, and gift certificate payments with electronic computer system.
  • Handled customer complaints and concerns and escalated to direct supervisor for quick resolution.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.
  • Solicited customers to purchase loyalty and item protection plans, successfully bringing in $5,000 per month in new revenue

Front-End and Self-Checkout Cashier

Lowes Home Center
Arlington, WA
11.2019 - 10.2020
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
  • Called for back up cashiers during peak times to minimize wait time for customers.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Maintained organized and orderly front end and removed carts, baskets and debris.
  • Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Solicited customers to purchase loyalty and item protection plans, successfully bringing in $7,000 per month in new revenue.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.

Office Administration Specialist

Express Personnel
Mount Vernon, WA
05.2018 - 12.2018

The staffing agency assigned me two jobs. I worked at Classic Insulation and Pest Control and Snelson Co Inc.

  • Freed up staff to focus on advanced work by answering basic telephone calls, emails and letter inquiries.
  • Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
  • Provided assistance and support in performing accounting analysis according to rigorous schedules.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.

Sales Associate, Womens Apparel

Macys West Store Inc
Burlington, WA
10.2018 - 11.2018
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

Packaging Specialist

Skagit Organics
Burlington, WA
03.2018 - 04.2018

Processors of Medical and recreational Cannabis.

  • Used hand tools to complete delicate work.
  • Operated hot seal and krimp machines to safely move plant materials.
  • Trimmed unwanted materials off desirable plant.
  • Maintained safety practices and quality controls.
  • Passed several inspections by closely adhering to safety and cleanliness standards and company processes.
  • Priced 30 orders daily by correctly wrapping, weighing and labeling cuts.
  • Prepared, boxed and staged outgoing shipments.

Fine Jewelry Specialist

JCPenney
Burlington, WA
07.2010 - 12.2017
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
  • Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
  • Tracked down hard-to-find merchandise at diverse locations.
  • Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing ways to boost sales.
  • Asked open-ended questions to determine exactly what customers required, available budgets and target recipient for each purchase.
  • Provided dynamic service to customers through active engagement, direct eye contact, and well-honed listening skills.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Attended company trainings and seminars on such topics as customer engagement strategies, marketing and promotions and attaining sales goals and milestones.
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures as per company guidelines.
  • Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.

Sales Associate

Victoria Secrets Store
Burlington, WA
04.2006 - 10.2015
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.

Department Coordinator/Cashier

TJ Maxx Store
Burlington, WA
03.2014 - 04.2015
  • Prepared detailed reports for management to clarify existing trends, review sales and inventory data and support shrink minimization and safety awareness.
  • Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
  • Formulated pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities and determining additional needed sales promotions.
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
  • Analyzed and interpreted store trends to facilitate planning.

Claims Analyst

Regence Blueshield
Burlington, WA
07.2004 - 11.2012
  • Managed large volume of medical claims on daily basis.
  • Followed up on potentially fraudulent claims initiated by claims representatives.
  • Maintained knowledge of benefits claim processing, claims principles, medical terminology and procedures and HIPAA regulations.
  • Reviewed provider coding information to report services and verify correctness.
  • Paid or denied medical claims based upon established claims processing criteria.
  • Prepared insurance claim forms or related documents and reviewed for completeness.
  • Maintained 89% customer service satisfaction ratings through quality control.
  • Learned and maintained in-depth understanding of product information, providing knowledgeable responses to diverse questions.
  • Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.

Education

M.D. - Business Administration

Sawyer College of Business
Pasadena CA
09.1974

Skills

  • Liquor regulations and compliance
  • Point-of-sale system operation
  • ID Verification
  • Currency Sorting

Additional Information

  • AWARDS , warded 6th place out of 25 paticipants with the highest protection plans enrollment in the northwest district. Also recipient of 3 “Top Employee of the Year” plagues for training, publishing and mentoring. Developed strong skills on a variety customer care and relations positions worked in business offices and retail environments.

Timeline

Front-end Cashier

Walmart Super Store
03.2021 - 04.2021

Front-End and Self-Checkout Cashier

Lowes Home Center
11.2019 - 10.2020

Sales Associate, Womens Apparel

Macys West Store Inc
10.2018 - 11.2018

Office Administration Specialist

Express Personnel
05.2018 - 12.2018

Packaging Specialist

Skagit Organics
03.2018 - 04.2018

Department Coordinator/Cashier

TJ Maxx Store
03.2014 - 04.2015

Fine Jewelry Specialist

JCPenney
07.2010 - 12.2017

Sales Associate

Victoria Secrets Store
04.2006 - 10.2015

Claims Analyst

Regence Blueshield
07.2004 - 11.2012

M.D. - Business Administration

Sawyer College of Business
Elaine McGilchrist