Elizabeth Alligood
Salem,AR
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a diverse background in management and customer service. Proven to conceptualize, plan and manage successful business operations. Additional experience in customer service in retail operations, food services, and inventory management. Dedicated, well organized, highly communicative and detail-oriented.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Overnight Stocker
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market
- Observed safety protocols when transporting merchandise to different areas of store to alleviate item damage.
- Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated, and spoiled items.
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Maintained neat, organized stockroom free of hazards.
- Inspected inventory to identify shortages and maintain consistent inventory.
- Marked stock with identification tags and labels to outline information such as storage locations.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
- Updated merchandise pricing to match new values and special promotional rates.
- Executed regular inventory counts and supply audits to monitor shrinkage and generate insights into purchasing decisions.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
Cook/waitress
Calabamas
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Retail Salesperson
Barkers hilltop package store
08.2019 - 11.2022
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Trained new associates on cash register operations, conducting customer transactions, and balancing drawer.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing ways to boost sales.
Cook
Oppa food management
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
Manager
Teeters cafe
07.2016 - 04.2019
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL11-2025
GED - undefined
09.2012
Skills
- Cardboard compacting
- Stock replenishment
- Pallet building
- Load sorting
- effective communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- active listening skills
- problem solving skills
- critical thinking
- Retail store support
- Interior retail displays
- Retail display setups
- Retail operations expertise
Timeline
Cook/waitress
Calabamas
08.2024 - 11.2024
Retail Salesperson
Barkers hilltop package store
08.2019 - 11.2022
Cook
Oppa food management
08.2017 - 08.2019
Manager
Teeters cafe
07.2016 - 04.2019
GED - undefined
Overnight Stocker
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market
BBA - Business Administration
American InterContinental University
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