Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline

Jessica Gonzalez

Dollar General
Arvin,CA
2
Languages
9
years of professional experience

Hard working team member with the ability to quickly adapt to new environments and skills. Experienced in retail and customer/client relations and trusted to guide team members and resolve customer concerns.

Work History

Respite Care Provider

1 Year 8 Months
Full Circle Support Inc | 02.2025 - Current
  • Assisted with personal tasks and care. This included but was not limited to bathing, dressing, diaper changing, teeth brushing, shaving, and feeding.
  • Managed challenging behaviors by knowing when to retreat and when to attempt deescalating techniques
  • Administered medications according to the prescribed schedule.
  • Provided transportation for medical appointments.

Lead Sales Key Holder

8 Years 6 Months
Dollar General | 04.2018 - Current
  • Operated cash register with sales, refunds, and exchanges.
  • Processed cash drops, deposits, and balanced cash drawers as well as cash change fund.
  • Made bank runs for deposit drop offs and change orders.
  • Stocked all inventory in its proper place.
  • Completed planograms and resets according to company schedule.
  • Resolved customer inquiries patiently and professionally.
  • Trained new hires on product knowledge, policies and customer service skills.
  • Received vendor products by checking in individual SKU's and counts.

Assistant Manager

2 Years 9 Months
Hot Topic | 08.2021 - 05.2024
  • Managed cash handling including sales, refunds and exchanges as well as nightly deposits.
  • Supervised daily store operations and guided other team members to succeed in sales strategies.
  • Prioritized conversion and customer service in order to upsell the product.
  • Assisted in scheduling, shift coverage planning, and payroll.
  • Stocked product according to style, size and theme.
  • Maintained store cleanliness and organization to prioritize customer comfort.
  • Evaluated individual team members based on performance, growth and opportunities for improvement.
  • Conducted quarterly team meetings in order to voice concerns, questions, and successes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts

California State University, Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | 06-2021

Optician Certification Training

California State University, Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | 03-2027

Associate of Arts - Spanish

Bakersfield College | Bakersfield, CA | 06-2019

Skills

Customer Service
Team Player
Problem Solving Skills
Punctual
Multi-tasking Strength
Cash Handling
Client Care
Appointment/Schedule Coordination
Confidentiality

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Respite Care Provider

Full Circle Support Inc
02.2025 - CurrentRead More

Assistant Manager

Hot Topic
08.2021 - 05.2024Read More

Lead Sales Key Holder

Dollar General
04.2018 - CurrentRead More

California State University, Bakersfield

Optician Certification Training
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California State University, Bakersfield

Bachelor of Arts from Studio Arts
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Bakersfield College

Associate of Arts from Spanish
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Jessica Gonzalez