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, ILUniversity of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- 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
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