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Education
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Keokuk Williams

Keokuk Williams

Harvey

Summary

Dynamic and organized professional passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and driving sales. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of retail operations and proven expertise in inventory management and team leadership, enhancing store performance and customer satisfaction through innovative sales strategies. Extensive experience in fast-paced retail environments has cultivated strong skills in team leadership and customer engagement, supported by an adaptable, results-driven approach that streamlines operations and boosts sales performance. Eager to transition into a new field, ready to leverage a solid foundation in customer service and leadership skills to contribute to impactful results and organizational success.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Gift Shop Manager

Audubon Zoo
  • Managed 3 gift shops and 15-20 employees.
  • Opened and Closed gift shops.
  • Balanced cash drawers at closings.
  • Resolved customer complaints.
  • Maintain reports and records.
  • Solved billing problems
  • Filled gift shops with merchandise.

Assistant Merchandise Manager

JCPenney
  • Assisted on duty manager when necessary.
  • Answered inquiries and resolved customer complaints.
  • Balanced cashier’s cash drawers at closing.
  • Operated the cash register when needed.
  • Process truck and fill store with merchandise.
  • Prepared reports and records.

Merchandiser

Sam’s Club
10.2023 - Current
  • Greet and welcome customers.
  • Promptly offer efficient customer service and assistance.
  • Correctly stock, process, tag, and set signage for merchandise.
  • Properly move displays around in the store.
  • Set planograms and signage.
  • Make appropriate pricing adjustments to the proper merchandise.

Diabetic Mother

Self Employed Services
03.2007 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Love helping my daughter maintain her Type 1 Diabetes.
  • Test blood glucose, check for keystones, and administer insulin.


Stock Assistant Manager, Cashier

JCPenney
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Greeted and welcome customers to the store.
  • Processed customer returns and refunds ending with customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored cash limits.
  • Operated cash register.
  • Managed backup inventory.
  • Informed customers about sales and promotions when applicable.

Patient Care Technician

With Love and Kindness Personal and Respite Care
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.

Direct Support Associate

Mosaic Disability Services
06.2009 - 10.2011
  • Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
  • Ensured seamless day-to-day operations by coordinating schedules among team members and maintaining open lines of communication.

Education

College Diploma/Certification - Medical Billing And Coding

Bryant & Stratton College
NY
06-2025

Skills

  • POS system experience
  • Offering prompt, efficient customer service ending with customer satisfaction
  • Experience handling cash or credit card sales daily
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication skills
  • Math skills
  • Store operations
  • Employee training
  • Merchandise planning
  • Cash control
  • Teamwork
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 15-30 staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of 15-30 in the development of everyday projects and seasonal sets.
  • Achieved results by completing task with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Recipient of individual and departmental awards for providing stellar client service.
  • Give patient medication, bath patient, clean shopping, and prepared food for the day. Sit with patient and just love and care for them. They were elderly between 79 and 100 year old VA members.
  • Transporting individuals to appointments, social outings, and other activities.
  • Documenting client activities, behaviors, and progress in daily logs, medical records, and other required paperwork.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Merchandiser

Sam’s Club
10.2023 - Current

Stock Assistant Manager, Cashier

JCPenney
06.2023 - 09.2023

Patient Care Technician

With Love and Kindness Personal and Respite Care
08.2021 - 02.2022

Direct Support Associate

Mosaic Disability Services
06.2009 - 10.2011

Diabetic Mother

Self Employed Services
03.2007 - Current

Gift Shop Manager

Audubon Zoo

Assistant Merchandise Manager

JCPenney

College Diploma/Certification - Medical Billing And Coding

Bryant & Stratton College

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience providing excellent, courteous, and friendly customer service.
  • Experience in communicating orally and appropriately.
  • Ability to respond to customer questions professionally by telephone or in person.
  • Solid work ethics, organizational skills detail oriented, reliable, flexible, and a great team player.
  • As an assistant manager, I have experienced solving problems and bringing them to full closure.
  • Ability to work professionally in a highly visible environment.