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KATELYNN NOWLIN

COLUMBIA,SC

Summary

Hardworking and reliable employee with experience in cash handling, stocking, and customer service. Highly organized and punctual, excelling in team environments. Adaptable and quick to learn, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement. Dedicated student eager to apply education practically, possessing excellent technical skills and effective time management ability.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Front End Associate

Target
Lexington, SC
12.2021 - Current

I work at the front of the store which means I work as a cashier, guest service, self checkout and Drive-Up. I am cross trained so I also work as fulfillment, general merchandising, style, and beauty. My main position at Target is Drive-Up. The skills I have for this type of work are.

  • Delivered orders to guests' cars efficiently, ensuring prompt service within three minutes.
  • Organized and prioritized workflow to ensure order accuracy and timely service.
  • Practice effective communication skills, particularly interpersonal, to enhance guest interactions.
  • Addressed guest concerns and inquiries through effective communication, enhancing overall guest experience.
  • Utilize quick-thinking skills to adapt swiftly to changing situations and guests' needs.
  • Applied improvising skills to effectively handle unexpected challenges and guest requests.
  • Focus on optimization of workflow processes to enhance efficiency in order fulfillment.
  • Utilized logical reasoning to resolve customer problems efficiently.
  • Quick problem-solving to make sure we solve all guest problems as calmly and thoroughly as possible.
  • Maintained clear communication with colleagues to enhance service delivery.
  • Display independence by taking initiative to resolve issues and fulfill responsibilities.
  • Performing tasks independently to meet store goals and maintain operational flow.
  • Stocked and organized merchandise while efficiently preparing items for Drive-Up, ensuring seamless order fulfillment.
  • Demonstrating comprehension of store policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
  • Adhering to a set of rules to maintain consistency and quality in service delivery.
  • Physical strength

House Cleaner

Cottage Care
Columbia, SC
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Managed time effectively to complete cleaning tasks within tight schedules.
  • Demonstrated self-sufficiency in executing cleaning duties without supervision.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to achieve cleaning objectives.
  • Focused on meticulous cleaning to ensure every area met company standards.
  • Adhered strictly to cleaning protocols to ensure quality and consistency.
  • Communicated effectively with clients to understand their cleaning preferences.
  • Executed tasks swiftly while maintaining quality standards in cleaning.
  • Performed manual labor in a fast-paced cleaning environment, ensuring thorough and efficient service. Most houses I cleaned were by myself and I would get a couple of hours to do it. The hours depended on the square footage of the house but usually I would get an hour to 3 hours to clean a one to two story house. If the house was bigger then I would be provided co workers as a team effort. Independently, it would be roughly 30 minutes to an hour for each floor but the company wanted it to be done more so within 30 minutes. I would have to follow the CottageCare cleaning procedures for every house. The procedure was step by step and I was provided the cleaning supplies. Executed cleaning tasks for all areas of the house, including vacuuming, dusting, mopping, making beds, and folding toilet paper.

Front End Associate

Kroger
Columbia, SC
08.2020 - 03.2021
  • Scanned merchandise and processed purchases at front end registers.
  • Greeted guests and answered checkout and store questions.
  • Bagged items and organized guest orders for pickup.
  • Developed strong customer service skills by addressing customer issues and providing solutions within authority.
  • Built connections with regular customers through effective interpersonal skills.
  • Memorized products and their locations to efficiently return items to shelves at the end of shift, ensuring a smooth customer experience.
  • Removed spills promptly, swept floors regularly, cleaned cash register daily, and oversaw operations of self-checkout areas.
  • Inspected IDs, observed for suspicious activities, and maintained a safe atmosphere.
  • Contributed to multiple job functions in different environments.

Team Member

Capital City Catering
Columbia, SC
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Comprehended instructions from coworkers quickly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • Assembled platters, trays, and buffet displays following catering instructions.
  • Organized and secured all items for safe transportation back to the kitchen. and put it back where they are supposed to.
  • Since everyone has their own stations or position to do, I've learned how to be a lot more independent. Attention to detail is critical when setting up an event.
  • Comprehended instructions from coworkers quickly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • This position had a lot of varieties of positions you can do such as runner, servers, on site chefs, or floaters.

Team Member

Sunshine Cafe
West Columbia
01.2020 - 02.2020
  • Provided the new manager with shortcuts and advice to streamline POS setup and improve order processing.
  • Answer calls, take orders, make orders, clean the café, check inventory, customer service, restock, and close the cafe.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and active listening.
  • Managed tasks independently during manager absence.
  • Supported various operational tasks.
  • Helped brainstorm ideas on what to put on the menu and the specials for the café.
  • Organized the food at our stations and cleaned the café.

Team Member

Carolina Catering and Co.
West Columbia, SC
04.2019 - 11.2019
  • Counted and tracked bagels daily to manage inventory levels.
  • Took inventory, ordered produce when we were low.
  • Took down catering orders and regular cafe orders as well as making/packaging the catering.
  • Closed the cafe by closing the register and zeroing out everything.
  • Cleaned and organized everything to make the cafe ready for the next day.
  • Learned how to manage others in the process.
  • Learned how to self manage and how to be independent.
  • Learned a lot about leadership and Interpersonal skills as this was my first job.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design, Digital Photography

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
08.2022 - 10.2026

High school or equivalent -

Westwood High School
Blythewood, SC

Skills

  • Cashier
  • POS operations
  • Cash Handling
  • Retail transactions
  • Customer support
  • Product recommendations
  • Product restocking
  • Inventory management
  • Inventory monitoring
  • Time management
  • Food service
  • Store operations
  • Leadership Experience
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Communication
  • Verbal communication
  • Active listening
  • Issue resolution
  • Mathematical skills
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Digital Photography
  • Verbal communication

Timeline

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design, Digital Photography

Southern New Hampshire University
08.2022 - 10.2026

Front End Associate

Target
12.2021 - Current

House Cleaner

Cottage Care
07.2021 - 09.2021

Front End Associate

Kroger
08.2020 - 03.2021

Team Member

Sunshine Cafe
01.2020 - 02.2020

Team Member

Capital City Catering
12.2019 - 03.2020

Team Member

Carolina Catering and Co.
04.2019 - 11.2019

High school or equivalent -

Westwood High School
KATELYNN NOWLIN