Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Kaitlyn Gerard

Carnegie ,PA

Summary

Experienced coordinator with history of delivering excellent customer service and maintaining store standards. Ability to assist in inventory management and enhance shopping experience. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability to meet dynamic retail needs.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Grocery Coordinator

Fresh Thyme Market
Bridgeville, PA
01.2024 - Current
  • Stock, rotate, and merchandise facing products according to department procedure
  • Ensure all inferior out of code products are not sold and removes from display
  • Provides assistance to customers when needed regarding consumer products
  • Ensure the backroom is neat and organized
  • Meet or exceed sales floor conditions expectations in respective department
  • Break down, sort, and stock truck shipments while keeping track of BOH making any corrections accordingly
  • Shoot and approve orders multiple times a week while keeping track of inventory
  • Complete any weekly resets promptly and following the POG
  • Keep up with merchandising around the store and changing any endcaps and seasonal displays

Front End Coordinator

Fresh Thyme Market
Bridgeville, PA
01.2024 - Current
  • Ensures customers receive outstanding service through the checkout lanes
  • Greets customers entering store and responds promptly to customer needs.
  • Assists in overseeing the accurate and efficient operation of all cash registers.
  • Receives payment by cash, check, credit cards, gift cards, or automatic debits.
  • Operates cash register
  • Maintains clean and orderly checkout areas and makes sure no personal items are in the area.
  • Assures completion of all Point of Sale (POS) transactions and the proper control of all cash at the registers.
  • Models exceptional, fast and friendly customer service
  • Open/Close front end and balance all manned registers and self checkouts
  • Collect money from all the registers and prepare the daily deposit when closing
  • Place and receive change orders and work with cash messengers through Garda
  • Complete and hand out any curbside orders in a timely manner
  • Facilitate breaks/lunches for cashiers and coordinate coverage if needed

Shift Supervisor

CVS
Morgantown, WV
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Work effectively with store management and store crews
  • Supervise the store’s crew through assigning, directing and following up of all activities
  • Effectively communicate information both to and from store management and crews
  • Assist customers with their questions, problems and complaints
  • Handle all customer relations issues in accordance with company policy
  • Price merchandise
  • Stock shelves
  • Execute the displays, sign and inventory of weekly, promotional, and seasonal merchandise
  • Execute the display and maintenance of off-shelf merchandise

Reset departments following POGs

Barista

Biggby Coffee
Fort Wayne, IN
02.2018 - 08.2021
  • Make drinks and food in a timely manner
  • Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
  • Stock products around the store
  • Used proper FIFO methods to assist inventory flow
  • Kept up with cleanliness of workstations and the inside seating area of the store
  • Clean equipment like coffee grinders, espresso machines, and brewers while ensuring they function properly
  • Provided friendly and engaging customer service
  • Trained new staff on beverage preparation techniques, customer service protocols, and equipment operation.
  • Communicate clearly with team members to ensure smooth operations throughout the day

Education

No Degree - Psychology / Sociology

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Academic Honors Diploma -

Carroll High School
Fort Wayne, IN
06-2021

Skills

  • Fast learner
  • Flexible
  • Good multitasking skills
  • Experience using a cash register,POS system, and self checkouts
  • Good time management
  • Organizational skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Customer service
  • Manual pallet jack
  • Experience with DAX/Retalix ordering systems

Timeline

Grocery Coordinator

Fresh Thyme Market
01.2024 - Current

Front End Coordinator

Fresh Thyme Market
01.2024 - Current

Shift Supervisor

CVS
01.2023 - 10.2023

Barista

Biggby Coffee
02.2018 - 08.2021

No Degree - Psychology / Sociology

West Virginia University

Academic Honors Diploma -

Carroll High School

AWARDS

National Honors Society, AP Scholar, WVU Scholarship of Distinction