Griselda Arias
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and customer-focused professional with 28+ years of experience in administration, customer service, retail management, and sales. Proven ability to adapt to diverse roles, from pharmacy operations and merchandising to commission sales and leadership. Tech-savvy, bilingual in Spanish, and cross-trained across multiple departments. Passionate about working for a company with strong values and room for growth.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Greeting Card Coordinator, Pharmacy Technician, Beauty Advisor, Cashier, Customer Service
Walgreens
Houston, TX
01.2010 - Current
- Delivered excellent customer service across multiple departments, supporting pharmacy, beauty, and retail operations.
- Coordinated greeting card displays and seasonal merchandising to improve store presentation and customer engagement.
- Assisted in pharmacy operations with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Trained and supported new employees to maintain high standards in service and operations.
Greeting Card Coordinator, Pharmacy Technician, Beauty Advisor, Cashier, Customer Service
Walgreens
Houston, TX
01.2010 - Current
- Delivered excellent customer service across multiple departments, supporting pharmacy, beauty, and retail operations.
- Coordinated greeting card displays and seasonal merchandising to improve store presentation and customer engagement.
- Assisted in pharmacy operations with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Trained and supported new employees to maintain high standards in service and operations.
Co-Manager
Eckerd Drugs
Houston, TX
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Oversaw daily store operations, including staff management, scheduling, and inventory control.
- Led teams through resets and remodels to improve store layout and merchandising.
- Provided leadership to ensure strong customer satisfaction and team performance.
- Cross-trained across pharmacy, customer service, sales, and merchandising functions.
Co-Manager
Eckerd Drugs
Houston, TX
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Oversaw daily store operations, including staff management, scheduling, and inventory control.
- Led teams through resets and remodels to improve store layout and merchandising.
- Provided leadership to ensure strong customer satisfaction and team performance.
- Cross-trained across pharmacy, customer service, sales, and merchandising functions.
Sales Associate, Cashier, Commission Sales
Houston, TX
01.1995 - 01.2002
- Held diverse roles including Sales Associate (The Children's Place), Front Desk/Customer Service (Fitness Club), Cashier/Sales Support (Toys 'R' Us, Rite Aid), and Commission Sales (Sears).
- Successfully contributed to store remodeling efforts by working on reset teams and setting up new store layouts to improve product visibility and sales.
Sales Associate, Cashier, Commission Sales
Houston, TX
01.1995 - 01.2002
- Held diverse roles including Sales Associate (The Children's Place), Front Desk/Customer Service (Fitness Club), Cashier/Sales Support (Toys 'R' Us, Rite Aid), and Commission Sales (Sears).
- Successfully contributed to store remodeling efforts by working on reset teams and setting up new store layouts to improve product visibility and sales.
Education
Baking Certificate - Cake Decorating
GED - undefined
01.2003
High School - undefined
01.1999
Skills
- Administrative & Customer Service Expertise
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training
- Sales
- Commission-Based Retail Experience
- Merchandising
- Resets
- Store Remodels
- Technology
- POS Systems
Certification
Pharmacy technician license, certificate in baking and decorating
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Greeting Card Coordinator, Pharmacy Technician, Beauty Advisor, Cashier, Customer Service
Walgreens
01.2010 - Current
Greeting Card Coordinator, Pharmacy Technician, Beauty Advisor, Cashier, Customer Service
Walgreens
01.2010 - Current
Co-Manager
Eckerd Drugs
01.2002 - 01.2010
Co-Manager
Eckerd Drugs
01.2002 - 01.2010
Sales Associate, Cashier, Commission Sales
01.1995 - 01.2002
Sales Associate, Cashier, Commission Sales
01.1995 - 01.2002