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Jennifer Watkins

Augusta, ,GA

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record in customer service and sales expertise, honed across roles at Savin Haven and other leading companies. Excelled in building rapport and upselling, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. Skilled in cash handling and teamwork, consistently achieving and surpassing sales goals.

Overview

2024
2024
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Savin Haven
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.

Housekeeper

Seven Springs Farm
06.2023 - 10.2023

Completed laundry services, With special attention to care instructions. Clean the rental cabins promptly for new guest arrivals.

Second Shift Manager

Savin Haven
04.2022 - 04.2023

Manage two employees per shift.

Proficient with POS terminals.

Developed client reports while frequently utilizing suggestive sales strategies.

Fully accountable with all in-stirw responsibilities including end of the day sales reports.

Followed all state and federal God lines for tobacco, alcohol, and lottery sales.

Cashier

Atown Wings
06.2019 - 04.2022
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.

Cashier

Circle K
05.2018 - 03.2019
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Adapted to varying schedules and took on additional shifts to fulfill business requirements.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.

Dillard's

Sales Associate
04.2004 - 03.2016
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Cross trained to assist in multiple departments.
  • Used upselling techniques and offered products and service consultations

Cashier Team Lead

Arbys
07.2002 - 03.2016
  • Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
  • Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
  • Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
  • Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
  • Maintained a clean and inviting checkout area, contributing to an enjoyable shopping experience for customers.

Education

Certificate Personal Trainer And Nutrition Coach - Health And Fitness

International Sports Science Association
Phoenix, AZ

General Studies

Westside High School
Augusta, Ga
05.2000

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Listening skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent people skills
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Goal oriented
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Outgoing personality
  • Cash handling
  • Money handling
  • Flexible schedule
  • Store opening and closing
  • Sales expertise
  • Upselling
  • Cleaning techniques
  • Building rapport

Timeline

Housekeeper

Seven Springs Farm
06.2023 - 10.2023

Second Shift Manager

Savin Haven
04.2022 - 04.2023

Cashier

Atown Wings
06.2019 - 04.2022

Cashier

Circle K
05.2018 - 03.2019

Dillard's

Sales Associate
04.2004 - 03.2016

Cashier Team Lead

Arbys
07.2002 - 03.2016

Sales Associate

Savin Haven

Certificate Personal Trainer And Nutrition Coach - Health And Fitness

International Sports Science Association

General Studies

Westside High School
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