Genea Forchion
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Stander
Los Angeles, LA
06.2011 - 04.2024
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
- Greeted and communicated with customers to take beverage orders and offer recommendations based on taste preferences.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Served alcoholic beverages responsibly following state laws and local ordinances.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking skills during peak business hours.
Sales Advisor
Planet Sports
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2007 - 11.2008
- Answered requests and concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Provided every customer with comprehensive assistance upon entering store through merchandise selection and completion of purchases.
- Executed sales strategies to achieve monthly targets consistently.
- Greeted and assisted customers to foster positive experiences.
- Recovered clothing items from fitting rooms and returned to specified department areas.
- Cleaned fitting rooms after each customer use.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant laws pertaining to retail operations.
- Assisted in organizing special events such as fashion shows or promotional activities.
Cashier
Sun's Hair Crown
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2004 - 09.2006
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
Cashier
Burger King
Metairie, LA
09.2005 - 12.2005
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Collaborated with team members for efficient kitchen operations.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
Education
Psychology
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA01-2025
GED -
Christa Maulife
Baton Rouge, LA03-2007
Skills
- Beverage Preparation
- Professional Demeanor
- Performance Improvement
- Active listener
- Cash Handling
- Professionalism
- Effective Communication
- Negotiation Tactics
- Continuous Improvement
- Problem-Solving
- Self Motivation
- Relationship Building
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptable and Flexible
Timeline
Barista
Stander
06.2011 - 04.2024
Sales Advisor
Planet Sports
08.2007 - 11.2008
Cashier
Burger King
09.2005 - 12.2005
Cashier
Sun's Hair Crown
04.2004 - 09.2006
Psychology
Antelope Valley College
GED -
Christa Maulife
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