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Hiriti Araia

Sioux Falls,SD

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate with a positive attitude and a commitment to providing excellent customer service. Skilled in managing multiple priorities and willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team and company goals. Proficient in communication and customer assistance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Nanny

Natnael Family
10.2018 - Current
  • Scheduled an average of 15 appointments per week for families, including coordinating multiple family members' schedules and preferences
  • Supervised 2 children for an average of 6 hours per day, 5 days a week, facilitating physical activities, learning sessions, and social interactions
  • Managed household logistics for a family of 4, including organizing schedules, planning, and coordinating travel arrangements for domestic and international trips, averaging 2 trips per year
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Supervised and coordinated activities for children, including arts and crafts, outdoor play, and educational games, for an average of 4 hours per day, 5 days a week

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Sales Associate

Tilly’s
05.2017 - 09.2017
  • Increased sales revenue by 20% over a 3-month period through building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products tailored to their needs
  • Processed an average of 50 POS transactions per day, ensuring accurate handling of coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts, resulting in high customer satisfaction.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Consistently provided personalized shopping experiences for over 100 repeat customers, resulting in a 15% increase in customer satisfaction and a 10% increase in repeat sales
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Enhanced team productivity by fostering positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.

Hostess

Applebee’s Grill & Bar
01.2015 - 05.2015


  • Managed an average of 20 reservations daily, balancing phone and walk-in bookings to ensure optimal scheduling and kitchen output, resulting in a 95% accuracy rate and no instances of overbooking
  • Promoted business loyalty by fostering positive customer relationships.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with service and kitchen staff to address guest needs and resolve issues, resulting in a 15% decrease in guest complaints and a 10% increase in overall guest satisfaction scores.
  • Proactively assisted servers during busy times, helping to expedite food delivery and maintain high levels of guest satisfaction throughout their meal.

Associate

Panera Bread
12.2013 - 08.2014
  • Consistently prepared an average of 50 high-quality food and beverage items daily, meticulously following recipe guidelines and presentation standards.
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Processed an average of 50 customer orders per shift, ensuring strict compliance with pricing, packaging, and weighing procedures
  • Processed an average of 60 cash register transactions daily, maintaining a 99% accuracy rate in both transaction processing and end-of-day report balancing
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Education

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
12.2022

Skills

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Dependable and Responsible

Involvement

  • Black Student Alliance at South Dakota State University: As a member of BSA, I actively participated in organizing and attending cultural awareness events and facilitating discussions on important topics related to diversity and inclusion. Through these experiences, I honed my communication skills by engaging with diverse groups of individuals and providing a welcoming environment for open dialogue
  • HEROH ( Helping Everyone Reach Optimal Health)- Wellness club at South Dakota State University: Through HEROH, I participated in community outreach efforts aimed at promoting health education and wellness awareness. I volunteered at local health fairs where I provided information on preventive care, distributed resources on accessing healthcare services, and assisted individuals in signing up for health-related programs.

Languages

Tigrinya
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Nanny

Natnael Family
10.2018 - Current

Sales Associate

Tilly’s
05.2017 - 09.2017

Hostess

Applebee’s Grill & Bar
01.2015 - 05.2015

Associate

Panera Bread
12.2013 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Science - Health Education

South Dakota State University
Hiriti Araia