Garrah Vanover
SOMERSET,KY
Summary
Open and positive communicator with calm and level-headed approach to managing routine needs and meeting special challenges.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2027
2027
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
TJX Companies
SOMERSET, KY
12.2025 - Current
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries.
- Maintained organized and visually appealing merchandise displays.
- Operated cash register and processed transactions accurately.
- Collaborated with team to restock inventory efficiently.
- Provided exceptional customer service during busy shopping hours.
- Handled returns and exchanges following company policies.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety standards throughout the store.
- Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
- Created price tags and merchandise signs for new items.
- Handled price checks, merchandise transfers and fitting room returns to keep store orderly and efficient.
Restaurant Hostess
Serendipity at the Orange Door
SOMERSET, KY
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Greeted guests warmly upon arrival, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
- Managed reservations efficiently to optimize seating arrangements.
- Guided guests to their tables, ensuring a smooth dining experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the host area and entrance.
- Assisted servers by communicating guest needs and special requests promptly.
- Handled guest inquiries and complaints with professionalism and empathy.
- Supported the restaurant's promotions by informing guests about specials and events.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
- Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas.
- Managed guest expectations by relaying information regarding hours, wait times, and specials.
- Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
- Restocked condiments, silverware, napkins, tablecloths. as needed.
- Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote comfortable dining experience.
- Completed daily side work tasks assigned by management such as rolling silverware or folding napkins.
Education
Somerset High School
Somerset, KYSkills
- Customer service
- Visual merchandising
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Professional appearance
- Positive and professional
- Friendly and outgoing
- CPR and AED
- Airway management
- Advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- First aid training
- First aid and CPR
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
TJX Companies
12.2025 - Current
Restaurant Hostess
Serendipity at the Orange Door
03.2025 - 08.2025
Somerset High School