Effectively use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in an office setting. Excellent customer service and business communication with effective communication with children. Able to stay focused on the task at hand and maintain professionalism.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
First Assistant Department Manager
Menards
Topeka, KS
01.2021 - Current
Ordered inventory and reported discrepancies to control costs and maintain inventory levels.
Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
Developed and implemented plans to maximize sales and meet or exceed goals and objectives.
Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.
Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
Partnered with merchandising team to plan and execute floor moves, merchandise placement, and overall sales set-up.
Server/Waitress
Denny's Restaurant
Topeka, KS
01.2021 - 01.2022
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
Server/Waitress
Olive Garden
Topeka, KS
04.2020 - 01.2021
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2020 - 08.2020
Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as [Number] pounds.
Paraprofessional (SPED)
Fountain Fort Carson District 8
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2017 - 03.2020
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
Ensure authorized individuals only remove children from the building.
Sales Associate
Santa's Workshop North Pole, Colorado
Manitou Springs, CO
06.2018 - 11.2019
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
Administrative Assistant
Pikes Peaks Community College (Accessibilities)
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2019 - 05.2019
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to the correct recipient.
Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize the scheduling of senior staff.
Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely responses to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
Managed filing system, entered data, and completed
other clerical tasks using Word and Excel.
Gift Shop Clerk
Caves Of The Winds
Manitou Springs, CO
06.2018 - 08.2018
Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
Demonstrated product features, answered questions and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects.
Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.