Enthusiastic retail professional with hands-on experience in customer service, payment processing and sales. Strong communicator and team player, eager to learn new processes to support overall organizational success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Piercing Apprentice
Aurora Piercing Boutique
Marquette, MI
05.2025 - Current
Assisted in daily operations by maintaining equipment and tools for optimal performance.
Conducted regular inspections of work areas to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Managed inventory by tracking supplies and notifying supervisors of low stock levels.
Worked closely with mentors to understand project objectives.
Maintained organization, cleanliness, and safety in work areas.
Observed experienced professionals performing their duties in order to gain practical knowledge of industry standards.
Assisted colleagues in accomplishing planned procedures or activities to increase productivity.
Embraced ongoing education and learning opportunities to develop new skills.
Moved and held materials for senior professionals to complete work.
Assisted in the preparation and clean-up of work areas to maintain a safe environment.
Quality Assurance Manager
Superior Walk-In & Family Health
Marquette, MI
09.2023 - 04.2025
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and implement solutions.
Implemented corrective actions based on audit findings and inspection results.
Maintained accurate records of quality tests and inspections for regulatory compliance.
Developed and implemented quality assurance policies and procedures.
Conducted internal audits of processes, products, and systems to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Compiled data on quality issues and vulnerabilities and reported findings with suggestions for improvement.
Created reports detailing results from inspections, tests, investigations that were used by senior management for decision-making purposes.
Reviewed current standards and policies.
Created, edited, and updated project manuals and technical documentation used by entire QA team.
Conducted risk assessments and validation activities to mitigate potential quality and compliance risks.
Analyzed quality control test results and provided feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.
Cashier
Family Dollar
Crystal Falls, MI
08.2019 - 04.2020
Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Answered customer questions and provided store information.
Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
Processed refunds for worn, damaged and broken merchandise.
Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales.
Home Health Aide
Community Alliance
Lansing, MI
05.2017 - 06.2018
Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading and board games.
Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
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