Kayla Basden
San Luis Obispo,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Worker
Thrifty Beaches
San Luis Obispo, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Operated cash register to process payments from customers accurately and efficiently.
- Utilized promotional materials such as signs and banners to draw attention to special offers or new products.
- Inspected merchandise for defects prior to display on sales floor
- Maintained cleanliness of store by sweeping floors, dusting surfaces, emptying trash cans and mopping spills.
- Supported managers with organizing store and showcasing new items in eye-catching displays.
- Supported other departments within the store when needed during busy periods or shortages in staff.
Dish Steward
CSU Catering
01.2023 - 01.2024
- I cleaned dishes in mass amounts and restocked the kitchen
- I cleaned the establishment, and helped keep everything up to health code
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in all stewarding areas
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate efficient event set-up and breakdown
- Met guests' expectations by keeping adequate supply of properly cleaned and sanitized dishes, glasses and serving utensils
- Carried out routine dishwasher upkeep and maintenance
- Refilled soap dispensers and replaced paper towels as needed throughout shift
- Checked dishwasher temperature to ensure proper sanitizing of dishes and utensils
Crew Member
Trader Joes
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Addressed customers with friendly greetings and conversations
- Promoted positive workplace culture by treating coworkers respectfully and professionally at all times
- Bagged groceries efficiently and carefully to prevent damage
- Cleaned broken items and mopped floor to avoid accidents and injuries
- Collaborated with cashiers to ensure smooth checkout process for customers
- Greeted customers warmly and answered any questions they had
- Helped maintain cleanliness throughout store by sweeping floors and wiping down surfaces
- Assisted customers with loading their purchases into their vehicles
Education
bachelor's degree - psychology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO06.2024
High school Diploma -
Atascadero High School
Atascadero, CA06.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Edge
- Microsoft Excel
- Register operation
- Stock replenishment
- Professional Appearance
- Store maintenance
- Merchandise Display
- Customer Engagement
- Sales proficiency
- Safety awareness
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
English Fluent, Spanish Conversational
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Retail Worker
Thrifty Beaches
09.2024 - Current
Dish Steward
CSU Catering
01.2023 - 01.2024
Crew Member
Trader Joes
01.2021 - 01.2022
bachelor's degree - psychology
Colorado State University
High school Diploma -
Atascadero High School