Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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JESSICA UNDERWOOD

Food Wagon
Smithfield,WV
11
years of professional experience

Dynamic customer service professional with a proven track record at Food Wagon, excelling in cash handling and conflict resolution. Recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and teamwork, consistently achieving high sales goals while maintaining a clean and organized environment. Reliable and detail-oriented, committed to delivering exceptional service.

Work History

Cashier, Cook, Waitress

5 Months
Food Wagon | 02.2013 - 07.2013
  • Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
  • Managed cash drawer, ensuring accurate cash handling and reconciliation.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries, providing exceptional service and support.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area to enhance customer experience.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline operations during peak hours.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
  • Promoted store promotions and incentive programs to increase overall sales revenue.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Prepared high-quality meals following standardized recipes and safety protocols.
  • Operated kitchen equipment efficiently to ensure timely food preparation.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace, adhering to health regulations.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes during peak hours.
  • Trained new staff on food safety practices and proper cooking techniques.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
  • Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
  • Managed cash register operations, accurately processing transactions and balancing daily sales.

Secretary

7 Years 6 Months
Underwood Timber & Chipwood LLC | 10.2004 - 04.2012
  • Organized and maintained comprehensive filing systems for client documents and internal records.
  • Coordinated schedules and meetings between management and stakeholders to enhance communication efficiency.
  • Managed correspondence, including emails and phone calls, ensuring timely responses and professional interactions.
  • Developed office procedures that improved workflow and reduced administrative bottlenecks.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
  • Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
  • Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Maintained accurate records of office expenses, assisting in budget preparation and cost control efforts.
  • Utilized advanced software programs for data entry tasks that increased accuracy while minimizing errors.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
  • Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.

Cashier, Sales Floor Associate

1 Year 7 Months
Target Logistics | 01.2003 - 08.2004
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries and selection to enhance shopping experience.
  • Operated point-of-sale systems efficiently to process transactions accurately.
  • Managed cash register operations, ensuring balanced cash drawers at end of shifts.
  • Maintained organized sales floor layout to improve product visibility and accessibility.
  • Collaborated with team members to restock merchandise and maintain inventory levels.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, fostering positive relationships and repeat business.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Assisted with inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment of merchandise.
  • Maintained a clean and organized sales floor, contributing to an inviting shopping environment.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve high-performance sales goals, fostering a positive work culture.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining balanced registers at the end of each shift.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Enhanced customer experience through friendly greetings and personalized assistance throughout their shopping journey.
  • Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
  • Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.

Did Background Checks for People Buying Guns

1 Year 4 Months
Teletech | 05.2002 - 09.2003

I was a customer service representative that answered calls and ran background checks on customers who was trying to purchase a gun.

Education

High School Diploma

Valley High School | Pine Grove | 05.2002

Skills

Customer service
Customer assistance
Work ethic and integrity
Patience and empathy
Cash handling
Time management skills
Cleaning and sanitizing
Customer service excellence
Team collaboration
Reliability and punctuality
Cash register operation
Written and verbal communication
Customer relations
Order taking
Professionalism and courtesy
Cash handling expertise
Payment processing
Product restocking
Conflict resolution
Product knowledge
Cash drawer balancing
Guest inquiries
Currency counting
Decision making aptitude
Daily reporting
Retail merchandising
Point-of-sale system operation
Reports and documents
Records maintenance
Proficient in software
Expense tracking
Multitasking and organization
Data entry
Receipt handling
Honest and dependable

Timeline

Cashier, Cook, Waitress

Food Wagon
02.2013 - 07.2013Read More

Secretary

Underwood Timber & Chipwood LLC
10.2004 - 04.2012Read More

Cashier, Sales Floor Associate

Target Logistics
01.2003 - 08.2004Read More

Did Background Checks for People Buying Guns

Teletech
05.2002 - 09.2003Read More

Valley High School

High School Diploma
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JESSICA UNDERWOOD