Elise Williams
Springville,AL
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic, very friendly people person, and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Wanting to go into the health field and I feel like this career path could be perfect for me.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Walmart
Springville, AL
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
Food Court Employee
Costco
Hoover, Alabama
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes, utensils, and work surfaces after each shift.
- Warmly greeted visitors to promote great customer service and positive ordering experience.
- Maintained a clean work area and equipment.
- Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
- Served customers during slow and busy hours effectively by prioritizing and communicating.
- Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
- Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
- Notified kitchen staff of shortages or special orders, prompting appropriate action and keeping wait times short.
- Chopped ingredients and prepped food items ahead of lunchtime and dinner rush periods.
- Followed store opening and closing procedures as per company guidelines.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
Deli Clerk
Publix Super Markets Inc
Birmingham, AL
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Offered samples to promote and upsell specials.
- Stocked shelves with fresh items daily.
- Followed company recipes for preparing foods such as soups, salads, sandwiches.
- Documented and entered special orders for event catering and party trays.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas at the end of shift.
- Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Assisted customers with selecting products from the deli case or menu board.
Lead Childcare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Hoover, Alabama
03.2016 - 10.2018
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula for children aged 2-5.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Developed engaging hands-on lessons for students using various multimedia tools.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding safety standards of childcare facilities.
- Attended workshops on early childhood education topics such as literacy development or behavioral management strategies.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects, music programs, dramatic play.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, behavior, assessments and other pertinent information.
Customer Service Representative
Dollar Tree
Springville, AL
12.2013 - 03.2016
- Handled customer concerns, store issues
- Handled all cashier and money transactions
- Trained new employees in the set position
- Addressed customer service inquiries quickly and accurately
- Kept store clean and nice, shelves stocked and fronted
- Helped with weekly truck deliveries of stock merchandise
Tanning Consultant
Tan Zone
Pelham, AL
06.2006 - 01.2007
- Cleaned tanning beds and facilities
- Greeted clients, showed to tanning facilities and educated on usage
- Handled all money transactions
- Stayed up-to-date on latest tanning trends and recommended updates to facilities and treatment plans
- Managed the linen cart, keeping it neat and organized
- Used specific cleaning products in each guest room as per company procedures
- Welcomed guests, provided answers to questions, and anticipated guests’ service needs
- Vacuumed, dusted, and polished furniture in the common areas including hallways and waiting areas at elevators
- Replenished each guest room with necessary supplies including water glasses, toiletries, and paper products
- Trained newly hired room attendants on company policies, cleaning procedures and customer service techniques
- Opened and closed store
Cashier/Baker
Auntie Anne’s
Leeds, AL
06.2013 - 12.2013
- Handled all customer service issues
- Ran cash register and handled all transactions
- Opened store, would begin baking and set up
- Baked pretzels and other store menu items
- Trained new employees under the store guidelines
- Inspected products for quality assurance before display
- Rolled, cut and shaped dough to form bread, pretzels, hotdogs and other baked goods
- Placed dough in pans, molds and sheets, monitoring products during baking and adjusting temperatures as needed
- Offered product samples and answered questions for wholesale customers
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes
Cashier Sales Associate
Sams Club
Birmingham , AL
05.2005 - 05.2006
- Greeted incoming customers and provided personable and knowledgeable service
- Handled all money transactions
- Adhered to top-quality client servicing standards to promote overall satisfaction
- Liaised with team members throughout store to promote upkeep efforts
- Maintained flexibility to work varied schedule, including nights and weekends
Education
GED -
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL2003
Skills
- Safe food handling practices
- Emotional Support
- Clear communication
- Food preparation
- Team leadership
- Physical stamina
- Adaptive and creative
- Team collaboration
- Friendly and outgoing
- Cooking
- Professional bedside manner
- Preparing meals
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient-focused care
- Family communication
- Goal setting
- Quick problem solver
- Multitasking capacity
- Active listening
- Always positive and smiling
Timeline
Cashier
Walmart
08.2024 - 12.2024
Deli Clerk
Publix Super Markets Inc
08.2023 - 02.2024
Food Court Employee
Costco
02.2022 - 05.2024
Lead Childcare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
03.2016 - 10.2018
Customer Service Representative
Dollar Tree
12.2013 - 03.2016
Cashier/Baker
Auntie Anne’s
06.2013 - 12.2013
Tanning Consultant
Tan Zone
06.2006 - 01.2007
Cashier Sales Associate
Sams Club
05.2005 - 05.2006
GED -
Jefferson State Community College