Kory Heustis
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in History and hands-on experience gained through academic projects. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start a career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
JCPenney
01.2021 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Maintained accurate cash balances by diligently counting currency, checks, and other negotiable instruments.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure adequate stock levels, minimizing out-of-stock situations that could impact customer satisfaction.
Sales Associate
Old Navy
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Cashier, Lead on checkout lanes and truck, and Head Cash Handler
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Developed new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting benefits of our product offerings.
- Managed conflict resolution with dissatisfied customers professionally, resulting in improved customer retention rates.
- Managed inventory to ensure product availability, contributing to uptick in sales.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
Line Cook
Pizza Shoppe
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Dishwashing, and cooking pizzas while making salads, became lead
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using various kitchen equipment safely for efficient food preparation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History
Missouri Western State University
St. Joseph, Missouri12-2023
High School Diploma -
Park Hill High School
Kansas City, MO05-2018
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Lesson planning
- Positive role model and mentor
Accomplishments
- I am an Eagle Scout I got this award in2017 and I help lead my troop this day
- I have been a Cash handler and a lead since2019 at Old navy
- I have been working towards my bachelor’s degree in history with teacher Cert.
- I was a leader when I was in the marching band at my school, I lead over20 students.
Affiliations
- Boy Scouts of America
Certification
- Substitute Teaching License - Missouri Department of Education.
Eagle Scout
I have been a Boy Scout since 2010. I earned my Eagle Scout rank after developing a project that would benefit the public. I completed all that was asked of me and was awarded my eagle in 2017. Since completing my Eagle Scout I have stayed with the troop and have moved up to being the Committee Chair of the Troop.
Timeline
Sales Associate
JCPenney
01.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Old Navy
01.2018 - 01.2021
Line Cook
Pizza Shoppe
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Substitute Teaching License - Missouri Department of Education.
Bachelor of Science - History
Missouri Western State University
High School Diploma -
Park Hill High School
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