Elizabeth Taggart
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Eager to learn new things and grow. Seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
TJMAXX
02.2022 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
Chaperone
REACH Family Services
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Externship
Integrative Veterinary Oncology
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in medical records.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to veterinary staff
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Assisted in restraint and practiced use of fear free tactics
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
- Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
Mesa, AZ05.2023
No Degree - Veterinary Assistance
(EVIT) East Valley Institute of Technology
Mesa, AZ05.2023
Skills
- Cleaning Techniques
- Credit and Cash Transactions, Returns and Refunds
- Customer Service
- Merchandising Proficiency
- Verbal Communication and Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Verbal and Written Communication both in independent and team-working environments
- Client Education
- Medical Charting
- Patient Bathing
- Subcutaneous Injections
- Patient Check-Ins and discharges
- Medication Administration
- Restraint Techniques
- Patient Care Monitoring
- Blood Sample Collection
- Laundry Duties
- Cleaning, Sanitizing, and sterilizing workplace and instruments
- Clean Kennels
- Basic Animal Care
Certification
Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA through a NAVTA certified program)
Timeline
Chaperone
REACH Family Services
05.2023 - 06.2023
Externship
Integrative Veterinary Oncology
02.2023 - 05.2023
Sales Associate
TJMAXX
02.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
No Degree - Veterinary Assistance
(EVIT) East Valley Institute of Technology
Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA through a NAVTA certified program)
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