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Gabriela Barrera

Gabriela Barrera

Chicago,IL

Summary

Positive and friendly individual with strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service. Possesses keen understanding of food safety and sanitation practices, combined with excellent communication and multitasking abilities. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Waiter

Hooters
03.2024 - Current


  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Processed cash and credit card transactions accurately, maintaining accountability for all sales revenue generated during shifts.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in positive feedback from guests.
  • Supported fellow waitstaff through teamwork during busy times, sharing responsibilities as needed.
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.

Sales Associate

Timberland Pro
11.2023 - 01.2025
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.

Cashier/Guest Service Associate

Target
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies, reducing instances of theft at checkout.
  • Kept up to date on store promotions and item information to sell and assist customers.

Sales Associate

XSport Fitness
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Resolved customer complaints with patience and understanding, restoring customer confidence.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.

Sales Associate

Tommy Hilfiger
11.2018 - 09.2019
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Managed cash register, ensuring accurate transactions and safeguarding against losses.
  • Engaged with customers on sales floor, offering assistance and improving shopping experience.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.

Education

Bachelor - Kinesiology

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
05-2027

Diploma - Physical Education

Universidad Interamericana Para El Desarrollo
Sahuayo, Michoacán
09-2022

High School Diploma -

Intrinsic Schools
Chicago, IL
06-2018

Skills

  • Cash handling
  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Outgoing personality
  • Sales strategies
  • Product recommendations
  • Listening skills
  • Service quality

Accomplishments

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Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Restaurant Waiter

Hooters
03.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Timberland Pro
11.2023 - 01.2025

Sales Associate

XSport Fitness
03.2023 - 07.2023

Cashier/Guest Service Associate

Target
10.2022 - 10.2023

Sales Associate

Tommy Hilfiger
11.2018 - 09.2019

Bachelor - Kinesiology

University of Illinois At Chicago

Diploma - Physical Education

Universidad Interamericana Para El Desarrollo

High School Diploma -

Intrinsic Schools

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