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Karen Gonzalez

Sun Valley,CA

Summary

Experienced Cashier with background in customer service and retail. Detail-oriented, methodical, friendly and hardworking. Ready to learn new skills and bring value through retail experience.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Office Manager

TM Scrap Metals, Inc.
06.2021 - Current
  • Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Entered large volumes of information into spreadsheets quickly and accurately.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
  • Created content for marketing campaigns, including email campaigns, text campaigns, promotions, SEO blog posts, and social media posts.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.

Courtesy Clerk and Cashier

Vallarta
11.2019 - 04.2021
  • Promoted safe shopping environment through vigilant monitoring of potential hazards such as spills or cluttered aisles, addressing issues promptly as they arose.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently collecting and organizing shopping carts in timely manner.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain well-organized and efficient work area.
  • Improved customer experience by offering assistance with locating products throughout store when needed.
  • Maintained balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at end of each shift.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.

Crew Member and Cashier

Wendy's
06.2019 - 10.2019
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns or issues promptly and professionally.
  • Helped maintain clean and welcoming dining area for customers, boosting overall satisfaction during their visit.
  • Maintained clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Ensured proper food storage protocols were followed, contributing to improved food safety measures within establishment.
  • Supported fellow employees through effective communication and teamwork during busy periods or staff shortages.
  • Managed cash drawer responsibly, ensuring accurate daily accounting of funds received and disbursed.

Presentation Team Member and Signing Specialist

Target
03.2017 - 03.2019
  • Streamlined merchandise presentation through consistent application of planograms and adherence to company guidelines.
  • Improved overall store appearance by performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning shelves, updating signage, and reporting damaged fixtures for repair or replacement.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat, and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with other team members by communicating professionally and effectively during planogram moves.
  • Created retail displays to highlight particular products and drive sales according to corporate strategy.
  • Changed and displayed appropriate signage for all store products and sales promotions including window and ceiling displays and graphics.
  • Built product displays and placed appropriate signage for merchandise.
  • Ordered fixtures or general items needed by store management.
  • Occasionally supported fulfillment team, backstock team, and inbound team.

Education

No Degree - Marine Biology

Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CA
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

John H. Francis Polytechnic
Sun Valley, CA
05.2001 -

Skills

Conflict Resolution

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Timeline

Office Manager

TM Scrap Metals, Inc.
06.2021 - Current

Courtesy Clerk and Cashier

Vallarta
11.2019 - 04.2021

Crew Member and Cashier

Wendy's
06.2019 - 10.2019

Presentation Team Member and Signing Specialist

Target
03.2017 - 03.2019

No Degree - Marine Biology

Los Angeles Valley College
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

John H. Francis Polytechnic
05.2001 -
Karen Gonzalez