Customer-focused Convenience Store Clerk with many years of retail customer service and sales experience. Business-minded people-person with proven and documented success winning and keeping customers and helping management improve marketing and boost sales volume. Driven to deliver spotless store, organized to perfection for record-setting sales.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
Lorton, VA
05.2022 - Current
Conducted weekly inventory of supplies, equipment, and food items.
Maintained accurate records of daily transactions and deposits.
Addressed any issues that arose during the shift in a proactive manner.
Collaborated with management to plan special events or promotions.
Served as a role model for other employees by demonstrating professional behavior at all times.
Enforced company policies fairly while maintaining an open door policy for staff concerns.
Identified areas of improvement within the department and implemented necessary changes.
Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints in a professional manner.
Communicated clearly with employees regarding job duties, expectations, and policies.
Investigated accidents or incidents occurring during shift hours.
Provided feedback to employees regarding their performance in order to improve productivity.
Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
Performed cash handling duties such as counting money, balancing registers, and preparing bank deposits.
Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
Reinforced rules to promote superior employee performance.
Taught staff upselling techniques to meet revenue targets.
Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.
Supervised and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
Coached team members to increase productivity and reduce workplace accidents.
Assisted general manager with operations game plan and company initiatives implementation.
Increased efficiency by providing support and taking on additional responsibilities in managing the store alongside the manager's multiple other commitments.
Barista
Starbucks
Woodbridge, VA
01.2022 - 05.2022
Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
Trained new baristas on company policies and procedures regarding food handling safety standards.
Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
Stocked shelves with ingredients needed to make coffee drinks.
Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
Organized workstations efficiently so that tasks could be completed quickly during peak hours.
Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
Greeted and communicated with customers to take beverage orders and offer recommendations based on taste preferences.
Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
Customized drink orders based on customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and attention to detail.
Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction by efficiently handling drink orders and inquiries.
Promoted from barista to shift supervisor
Retail Customer Service
Home Goods
Kennewick, WA
09.2019 - 07.2020
Initially hired as a seasonal worker but transitioned to a full-time role.
I successfully completed various shifts, ranging from 8 hours to 4 hours
Demonstrated flexibility and dedication by regularly working extended hours
Demonstrated versatility working both as a cashier and sales floor associate
Displayed flexibility by willingly taking on extra shifts upon management's request
Cultivated positive connections with team members at all levels of the organization.
Skillfully managed both closing and opening responsibilities while maintaining a clean and organized store environment
Relocated to Virginia, resulting in resignation from previous position.
Customer Service
Four Seasons Dry Cleaners
Richland, WA
03.2019 - 08.2019
Imparted skills through short-term employment at a dry cleaners; however, had to resign due to restrictions in scheduling.
Demonstrated reliability and responsibility as a key holder, ensuring smooth store openings and closings
Offered prompt and attentive assistance to customers, creating a welcoming atmosphere in the store.
Maintained adherence to strict customer instructions
Categorized laundry items, applied individual tags by hand, and orderly displayed finished garments in accordance with their assigned numerical values.
Maintained high level of professionalism while communicating with customers via telephone
Timely and empathetically handled customer complaints to satisfaction
Established multiple long-standing client relationships, offering guidance on product selection and advertising initiatives.
Worked every day from Monday to Saturday
Maintained consistent shift hours throughout the week, working varying times during weekdays and weekends.
Barista
Bookmark Cafe
Richland, WA
07.2017 - 05.2018
Worked solo during shifts from 10 A.M - 5 P.M and occasionally until 6 P.M on weekdays, as well as Saturdays from 10 A.M - 4 P.M.
Responsibilities included operating the coffee station, serving a variety of beverages, and selling additional products. Oversaw the storage and organization of incoming stock for future utilization.
Met strict managerial expectations through meticulous cleaning, organization, and stocking of store items.
Ensured customers received prompt and accurate service by effectively multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
Implemented practices to keep cafe clean and organized at all times.
Consistently received positive feedback from customers for providing exceptional service and creating a welcoming atmosphere
Received recognition from Manager for dedication and praised for strong work ethic
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospital Administration
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05-2027
High School diploma -
Pensacola Abeka Academy
Skills
Quick learner
Proficiency in cleaning
Excel in organizing materials that come in stock
Training and development
Self-motivated
History of meeting deadlines
Excellent customer service skills
Efficient service
Customer engagement and support
Training & Development
Supervision and leadership
Calm Under Pressure
Leadership
Organization and Time Management
Dependable and Responsible
Decision-Making
Problem-Solving
Languages
English
Korean
Volunteer Experience
I volunteered at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland making sure hospitalized patients were doing well and checked up on them to make sure nothing was wrong and help them with whatever was necessary.
I also volunteered in a small group with music that would go to many senior centers and nursing homes and played for the patients who live there.
Deputy, Foundation GEOINT Group at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, NGADeputy, Foundation GEOINT Group at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, NGA