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Erika Gamino

Chicago,IL

Summary

A recent college graduate with a strong work ethic and a passion for starting and furthering my marketing career. I have gained valuable experience in internships and retail jobs that have given me real world experience and equipped me with practical skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier

Calzado Andrea
01.2021 - 07.2023
  • Assisted customers in making orders, returns, and exchanges
  • Used POS system to charge customers and deal with monetary transactions (cash, credit)
  • Enforced store policies and complied with operating standards
  • oversaw weekly receipt of merchandise and updated inventory
  • Demonstrated strong leadership by training new team members in dealing with POS systems and back of house tasks
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies

Cashier

JCPenney
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Attended to customers at all times while providing fast service to each customer
  • Attended team meetings before work and discussed team's duties and goals for the day
  • Made sure work station was properly maintained throughout entire shift while also properly attending customers
  • In charge of part of store (make sure all clothes were on rack, nothing on floor).
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts

Paid intern

Grant Thornton
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Kept track of what supplies were needed and made orders for them through company's contact
  • Made phone calls to inquire about meeting dates and times and invitations to events
  • Answered company phone calls and assisted in connecting them to the correct department in the building
  • Attended meetings before start of the day that involved several note-taking and sharing materials with partners.
  • Updated internal databases with accurate, thorough information regarding employees
  • Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge

Education

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Collaborative
  • Time management

Accomplishments

  • Enhanced proficiency in Excel by creating BOE models which requires advanced skill set in spreadsheets
  • Played a key role in closing of Calzado Andrea and earned recognition for my contribution which led me to be invited to Dallas, Texas and being a major factor in the shutdown process

Activities

  • METAS (Mentoring and Engaging through Academic Success) in NIU
  • All Stars Project of Chicago Development School for Youth

References

Renesha Varner- Grant Thornton Supervisor

All Stars Project of Chicago- Meghan Cohen 

Alfonso Lopez- Manager at Andrea Calzado

Timeline

Cashier

Calzado Andrea
01.2021 - 07.2023

Cashier

JCPenney
01.2018 - 01.2019

Paid intern

Grant Thornton
06.2017 - 08.2017

Northern Illinois University

University of Illinois Chicago

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