Karla Vega
Prince Frederick,MD
Summary
Friendly and engaging Cashier with history of delivering excellent customer service in busy retail settings. Strong payment processing and client engagement skills to promote seamless store operations. But besides that I am a mother of two that is ready to take on any roll given. I am motivated and very caring. Making and keeping the customer happy is my main goal.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier Assistant
Costco Wholesale, Inc
Lynnwood, WA
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Swept and mopped front end during shifts to maintain professional appearance.
- Backed up cashiers ringing up large number of customers by bagging products.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
- Cleaned and stocked front-end areas with register tapes and ribbons.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Boys and Girls Club
North Beach, MD
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans that promoted cognitive and social development in young children.
- Organized daily activities and routines, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all students.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to implement curriculum objectives and support individualized learning goals.
- Monitored children's progress, providing feedback to parents and adjusting strategies as needed for improvement.
Cashier
Costco Wholesale, Inc
Lanham, MD
04.2018 - 03.2022
- Operated cash register, collected payments, and provided accurate change.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Easterseals
Oxon Hill, MD
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules and maintain safety.
- Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
- Assisted with implementation of approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
- Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
- Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences and keeping classroom clean with diligent attention to each support task.
- Attended required staff meetings, workshops and school functions.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Made and distributed nutritious snacks by preparing and dividing into portions.
- Maintained hygiene of students by changing diapers and changing clothes.
- Prepared classroom for naptime by noon.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and brought up problems to parents.
Babysitter
Self-employeed
Lanham, MD
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Posted parents' contact information and first responder phone numbers in case of emergency situations.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and directing activities.
- Read stories and played alphabet games to promote early literacy.
- Assisted children with bathing and toileting to instill proper hygiene.
- Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Supervised and cared for children ages 1 month to 5 years.
- Prepared healthy and nutritious snacks and meals according to individual needs.
- Kept environments safe and removed hazards.
- Listened to parent directions and followed guidelines for children's care.
- Occupied and entertained children with age-appropriate games, toys, movies and coloring books.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
Receptionist
Howard Johnson's Enterprises
Cheverly, MD
06.2015 - 11.2015
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
- Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
- Screened and verified visitors for identification credentials and purpose of visit to maintain security of personnel and office environment.
- Greeted and directed visitors to appropriate personnel and answered average of 60 calls and emails daily.
- Answered phone calls, provided information to callers and connected callers to appropriate people.
Photography Assistant
Time Capsule Studios
Hanover, MD
11.2014 - 05.2015
- Collaborated with clients to plan shoots and boost satisfaction with photos.
- Cropped, manipulated and performed color balance for final images.
- Collaborated successfully with various personalities and work styles.
- Explained price and package details to customers.
- Set up lights, backdrops, and props for shoots and events.
- Showcased desired product features in shoots to enhance appearance and improve consumer purchasing numbers.
- Coordinated and completed photoshoots for individuals, families and small groups.
- Consulted with clients to define project goals, locations and equipment needs.
Cashier
Six Flags
Landover, MD
04.2014 - 10.2014
- Operated cash register, collected payments, and provided accurate change.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts, and provided change.
Cashier
Burger King
Lanham, MD
02.2013 - 06.2014
- Operated cash register, collected payments, and provided accurate change.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
Cashier/Waitress
Ledo Pizza
Lanham, MD
06.2009 - 08.2011
- Operated cash register, collected payments, and provided accurate change.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts, and provided change.
- Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
- Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Duval High School
Lanham, MD05.2015
Skills
Verbal and Written Communication
Customer Service
Basic Math
Friendly and Outgoing
Payment Processing
POS Systems
Critical Thinking
Loading and Unloading
Merchandise Restocking
Product Scanning
Customer Relations
Cash Handling
Cleaning and Sanitizing
Child Safety Procedures
Bathing, Grooming and Dressing
Meal and Snack Preparation
Exercise and Outdoor Activities
Age-Appropriate Routines
Child Safety
Supervising Classroom Activities
Organizing and Distributing Materials
Small Group and Individual Assistance
Teacher Support and Collaboration
Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
Helping Students with Special Needs
Creating a Safe Learning Environment
Adapting to Classroom Needs
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Boys and Girls Club
08.2025 - 11.2025
Cashier Assistant
Costco Wholesale, Inc
03.2022 - Current
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Easterseals
08.2021 - 02.2022
Cashier
Costco Wholesale, Inc
04.2018 - 03.2022
Babysitter
Self-employeed
01.2016 - 03.2018
Receptionist
Howard Johnson's Enterprises
06.2015 - 11.2015
Photography Assistant
Time Capsule Studios
11.2014 - 05.2015
Cashier
Six Flags
04.2014 - 10.2014
Cashier
Burger King
02.2013 - 06.2014
Cashier/Waitress
Ledo Pizza
06.2009 - 08.2011
High School Diploma -
Duval High School