Katrina Berger
Retail
Lehighton,PA
Summary
Devoted animal assistant, with deep love of animals and readiness to take on any care assignments. Protects animals and guests from undue risks with careful management of animal spaces and behaviors. Team-oriented professional always ready to handle everything from administrative to facilities maintenance in tasks in support of animal care needs.
Reliable Stocker Proficient in interpreting stocking instructions and shelving products accurately. Dedicated worker consistently arrives at work on time with friendly attitude. Brings 10+ years of retail experience.
Motivated assistant manager, with 5+ years of experience juggling multiple priorities to keep company running smoothly. Communicative team leader possessing outstanding time management and documentation abilities. Polished in overseeing employee performance and guiding and motivating new talent.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Associate
Marshalls
Lehighton, Pa
06.2025 - Current
- Built end caps and aisle displays to highlight products and support latest promotions.
- Created attractive displays to promote items.
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and restocked shelves, racks and bins.
- Updated signage and price tags to reflect current sales.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and color.
- Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.
- Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Censored all clothing, and hung on hangers.
- Processing
- Unloading the truck.
Animal Care Assistant
Carbon County Friends Of Animals
Jim Thorpe, PA
11.2023 - Current
- Provided animal care and enrichment, including cleaning of enclosures and providing food and water.
- Monitored animals to ensure they were healthy and comfortable in their environment.
- Gave advice to visitors about animal welfare issues.
- Recorded data related to animal behaviour, diet, weight, health into an electronic database.
- Organised daily feeding schedules ensuring appropriate nutritional requirements were met.
- Maintained cleanliness standards in all areas used for housing animals and kept records of daily tasks completed.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding changes in animal's health or behaviour status.
- Developed positive relationships with volunteers and other staff members whilst promoting a team-oriented work environment.
- Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
- Monitored safety of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Emptied litter boxes, refilled with fresh litter and cleaned animal bedding.
- Screened individuals interested in adopting pets.
Stocker
Dollar Tree
Lehighton, PA
05.2017 - 08.2023
- Received and processed incoming shipments of merchandise.
- Recorded quantity, type and value of materials or items received.
- Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
- Inspected stock for damage or defects and reported issues to management.
- Organized storage areas for efficient use of space.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about product location, price and availability.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous material or dangerous goods.
- Ensured that all products were labeled properly before stocking the shelves.
- Monitored expiration dates of perishable items to ensure freshness.
- Removed outdated products from shelves in accordance with company policy.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
- Faced products on shelves and displays to meet company policies.
- Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Assisted customers by locating items and loading heavy purchases in vehicles.
- Moved and rebuilt shelves, racks and displays to increase visibility of merchandise.
- Updated product labels to reflect accurate pricing.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Unloaded truck.
- Was also a cashier.
Assistant Manager
Dollar General
Walnutport, PA
09.2009 - 05.2011
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
- Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
- Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
- Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
- Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
- Supervised receiving and stockroom activities to identify opportunities with inventory and prevent shrinkage.
- Daily and nightly paper work.
- Bank deposits and bank runs.
Shift Manager
Long John Silver's
Lehighton, PA
06.2000 - 07.2009
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with staff, customers, and vendors.
- Monitored store operations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Oversaw the training of new employees on customer service, product knowledge, and cash handling techniques.
- Managed the scheduling of staff shifts to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a professional manner.
- Counting and making sure inventory is correct everyday.
- Morning and nightly paper work.
- Daily deposits to bank.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lehighton
06.2003
Skills
- Animal Care
- Customer Service
- Inventory Management
- Recruiting and Interviewing
- Employee Scheduling
- Staff Supervision
- Project Management
- Money Handling
- Truck Unloading
- Shelf Stocking
- Damage Prevention
- Heavy Lifting
- Stock Rotation
- Loss Prevention
- Price Checking
- Customer Assistance
- Paperwork Completion
Timeline
Merchandise Associate
Marshalls
06.2025 - Current
Animal Care Assistant
Carbon County Friends Of Animals
11.2023 - Current
Stocker
Dollar Tree
05.2017 - 08.2023
Assistant Manager
Dollar General
09.2009 - 05.2011
Shift Manager
Long John Silver's
06.2000 - 07.2009
High School Diploma -
Lehighton