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Jessica Garlitz

Loveland,CO

Summary

Versatile and customer-oriented professional with a 10 year background in Customer Service at Walmart. Walmart has helped hone strong customer service and problem-solving skills with 7 1/2 years of Cashier/ Money Center/ Customer Service Desk experience, and 2 1/2 years of Front End Management Leading a team of 15+ individuals. Excelling in roles requiring people skills, critical thinking, and efficient time management, consistently meeting quality goals. Skilled in Front Desk operations, bringing a positive attitude and a proven track record of enhancing customer loyalty, operational efficiency. Proficient in multi-line phone systems, payment processing, office software, scheduling, and demonstrating a keen ability to improve processes and team performance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier/Customer Service Manager/Personal Shopper

Walmart
06.2014 - Current

Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs, and also making recommendations driving sales.

  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions, maintaining a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Trained and regularly mentored approximately 15 associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
  • Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness.
  • Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
  • Maintained high satisfaction ratings by completing orders quickly and making good selections for customers.
  • Mentored approximately 10 new Personal Shoppers by sharing industry knowledge and best practices, fostering a supportive team atmosphere that encouraged professional growth.
  • Resolved customer complaints with professionalism and empathy, resulting in increased customer loyalty.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Learned duties in other areas to provide backup when needed.

Dental Assistant

Glenwood Meadows Dental
06.2010 - 11.2010
  • Scheduled and confirmed approximately patient appointments.
  • Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate. Using Dentrix
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.

Education

Certificate Of Completion - Dental Assisting

Colorado School Of Dental Assisting
Grand Junction, CO
01.2010

Associate of Arts - Architectural Drafting Technology

Technical Trades Institute
Grand Junction, CO
05.2000

Skills

  • Strong customer service skills
  • File management and organization
  • Problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
  • Listening, verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic office software Word, Google Docs, Google Drive, Outlook, Adobe, One drive
  • POS Cash, Credit, Check processing and returns
  • Basic Data entry
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Multi-line phone proficiency
  • 40-60 wpm Typing Speed
  • Positive Attitude
  • Adaptable, and Teachable

Timeline

Cashier/Customer Service Manager/Personal Shopper

Walmart
06.2014 - Current

Dental Assistant

Glenwood Meadows Dental
06.2010 - 11.2010

Certificate Of Completion - Dental Assisting

Colorado School Of Dental Assisting

Associate of Arts - Architectural Drafting Technology

Technical Trades Institute
Jessica Garlitz