Kate Lara
1600 Newgate Court, Gurnee,Illinois
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented team player with a strong background in customer service, visual merchandising, and sales. Eager to apply my organizational and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced beauty retail environment. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pack Member
Great Wolf Lodge
10.2022 - Current
- Provide excellent customer service by greeting and assisting guests, ensuring high satisfaction levels.
- Collaborate with team members to complete both food and retail orders.
- Work across food, beverage, and retail operations, including stocking merchandise, cashiering, and managing inventory for gift shops.
- Handle customer inquiries, offering product recommendations and ensuring positive guest experiences.
Crew Member
Raising Cane’s Restaurants
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment, working closely with team members to ensure smooth operations.
- Managed multiple roles including cashiering, meal prep, and drive-thru service to meet customer demands.
- Recognized for maintaining high accuracy and quality in every order.
Merchandise Associate
Marshalls & Homegoods
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Assisted customers in-store, promoted credit card offers, and processed transactions.
- Designed engaging visual displays to attract customer interest and drive sales.
- Helped maintain an organized and visually appealing shopping environment.
- Greeted, serviced and thanked all customers.
Education
High School -
Warren Township High School
Gurnee, ILAssociate of Arts -
College of Lake County
Grayslake, ILBusiness Management And Marketing
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI05.2026
Skills
- Visual Merchandising
- Customer Engagement
- Sales Promotion
- Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish
- Strong Communication Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Pack Member
Great Wolf Lodge
10.2022 - Current
Crew Member
Raising Cane’s Restaurants
10.2021 - 09.2022
Merchandise Associate
Marshalls & Homegoods
09.2020 - 10.2021
High School -
Warren Township High School
Associate of Arts -
College of Lake County
Business Management And Marketing
Carthage College
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