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Overview
Work History
Education
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Additional Information
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Katrena Mccrary

Albany,NY

Summary

Skilled customer service specialist focused on maximizing continued success through effective use of top-notch communication skills, excellent time management, administrative and customer service skills. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Resourceful Specialist offering expertise in problem-solving, data analysis and customer service. Adept at quickly learning new technologies and processes for driving success. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and developing innovative solutions.

Overview

4
years of professional experience

Work History

Janitronics

Sanitorial Specialist
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Maintained current understanding of market conditions, compliance standards and best practices.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
  • Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.

Shoprite Store

Opening Cashier/ Key Holder
05.2021 - 09.2021

Job overview

My responsibilities as the opening cashier/ key holder included but not limited

  • Building relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operation of cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Welcoming customers and helping to determine their needs.
  • Counting money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Tallied cash drawer at beginning and end of each work shift.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
  • Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.

Target

Sales Associate Specialist
10.2019 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.

Education

Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY

Associate of Science from Respiratory Therapy
06.2025

Belmont High School
Dayton, OH

High School Diploma
06.1999

Skills

  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Public Health
  • Communication
  • Quality Standards
  • Special Assignments
  • Team Goals
  • Service Call Management
  • Brand Awareness
  • Credit Line Establishment
  • Clerical Support
  • Team Performance Improvement
  • Inbound Phone Calls
  • Providing Feedback

Additional Information

Professional References

Josie Yankowski

Office manager

Commissioner office

OPWDD

(518)473-1997

josephine.i.yankowski@opwdd.ny.gov

Beverly Fiadioe

Resource& Reimbursement

State Operations finance group

OPWDD

(518)421-7181

Cynthia Cotogno

Sr. Admin Analyst

(518)256-8102

Timeline

Sanitorial Specialist

Janitronics
01.2022 - Current

Opening Cashier/ Key Holder

Shoprite Store
05.2021 - 09.2021

Sales Associate Specialist

Target
10.2019 - 03.2020

Hudson Valley Community College

Associate of Science from Respiratory Therapy

Belmont High School

High School Diploma
Katrena Mccrary