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Erin McAvoy

Bremen,Maine

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated with extensive experience at Cabbage Island Clambakes, excelling in customer service and cash handling. Proven ability to cultivate relationships and enhance guest experiences while maintaining safety standards. Strong multitasking skills and first aid training ensure a positive and secure environment for both customers and team members. Also, my experience with retail sales at the Gift shop's will help me to excell in other retail sales positions.


Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Cabbage Island Clambakes
2025 - Current
  • This is my current summer job.
  • Worked in a fast paced environment.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Explained menu items and suggested options.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.

Sales Associate

Shermans Maine Coast Book Shop
05.2025 - 06.2025
  • Worked here to help open the shop for the season, and worked as a sales associate prior to my existing job which the season does not start until June.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.

Deckhand/Restaurant Server

Cabbage Island Clambakes
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Ensured safety of 180 passengers on board.
  • Took thorough first-aid training.
  • Coast guard training, man overboard drills, fire drills, and etc.
  • Loading and unloading freight.
  • Following coast guard regulation and safety procedures.
  • Responding to emergencies on board with engines, and with health of passengers.
  • Evaluated vessels prior to departure, documented concerns and coordinated timely repairs.
  • Maintained ship generators and engines in top condition with regular preventive and predictive work.

Gift Shop Sales Associate

Cabbage Island Clambakes
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Remained calm and composed in tense situations involving angry or upset customers.
  • Maximized safety and production levels by frequently cleaning and organizing work areas.
  • Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs.
  • Greeted customers entering store and offered assistance with requirements.
  • Swept and mopped floor, wiped windows and fixtures after closing to support cleanliness and maintain organized store.
  • Assisted customers in finding items and explained benefits and services to increase sales and satisfaction.
  • Collected payment by cash, debit or credit card and used Point of Sale system to process transaction.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.

Education

High School Diploma -

Nolan Catholic High School
Fort Worth, TX

No Degree - Public Health

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
05-2028

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team member support
  • Cash handling
  • Strong work ethic
  • Multitasking and organization
  • First aid training
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Product recommendations
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Money handling
  • POS system operation

Timeline

Sales Associate

Shermans Maine Coast Book Shop
05.2025 - 06.2025

Deckhand/Restaurant Server

Cabbage Island Clambakes
06.2023 - 08.2024

Gift Shop Sales Associate

Cabbage Island Clambakes
06.2022 - 08.2022

Server

Cabbage Island Clambakes
2025 - Current

High School Diploma -

Nolan Catholic High School

No Degree - Public Health

University of Arkansas

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