Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies and Interests
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Erika Foerster

Missoula,MT

Summary

Experienced with cash handling, customer service, and transaction processing in fast-paced retail settings. Utilizes strong communication skills and attention to detail to ensure customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Track record of maintaining accuracy and resolving conflicts smoothly.

Experienced with creating safe and engaging environment for children. Uses effective communication to interact with both children and parents, ensuring clear understanding of expectations. Track record of managing multiple tasks simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Babysitter

Abbey Yechout
07.2021 - Current
  • Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
  • Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.

Part-Time Cashier

Scheels
02.2025 - Current
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries..
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
  • Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science And Sustainability

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT
05-2028

High School - General Education

Fossil Ridge High School
Fort Collins, CO
05.2024

Skills

  • Organization
  • Creativity
  • Time Management
  • Friendliness
  • Caregiving
  • Customer service
  • Work ethic and integrity
  • Patience and empathy
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer relations
  • Cash register operation
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Professionalism and courtesy
  • Payment processing
  • Conflict resolution
  • Refunds and exchanges
  • Credit card applications

Certification

  • National Honors Society of High School Scholars
  • Red Cross Child and Baby Aid/CPR/AED
  • Red Cross Babysitting Basics
  • Driver's License
  • High School Diploma

Hobbies and Interests

  • Hiking
  • Paddle-boarding
  • Traveling
  • Environmental conservation
  • Gel-X nails
  • Gym workouts

Timeline

Part-Time Cashier

Scheels
02.2025 - Current

Babysitter

Abbey Yechout
07.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science And Sustainability

The University of Montana

High School - General Education

Fossil Ridge High School