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Kreslyn  Smith

Kreslyn Smith

Lamar,CO

Summary

Experienced and dependable employee with a proven track record in cash register operations, merchandise stocking, and delivering exceptional customer service. Recognized for being highly organized, proactive, and punctual, consistently meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations. Collaborates effectively within team settings, fostering a positive and productive work environment. Additionally, gained valuable experience assisting in a veterinary office, honing excellent animal handling skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Host/Server

The 580 Taproom & Restaurant
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by attentively listening to guest needs and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.

Cashier/Courtesy Clerk

Safeway
06.2020 - 06.2023
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Nutrition

Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Goodwell, OK
05-2025

Associate of Science - Animal Science

Lamar Community College
Lamar, CO
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Lamar High School
Lamar, CO
05.2022

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Sales Expertise
  • Time Management Skills
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Animal Care
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Honest
  • Critical Thinking
  • Veterinary Support
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Medication Administration

Accomplishments

  • North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) 2025 Sweepstakes Champion
  • Supreme Champion Ram and Champion Hampshire Ram - Firestone


Experience

  • Dedicated Senior Livestock Showman with over 10 years of experience in competitive livestock showing and animal husbandry. I participated in projects such helping during lambing season, both aiding in the birthing process and the after medical help. This includes giving shots, banding tails, and deworming process.
  • Active 4-H member in showing livestock for 5 years
  • Active FFA member in showing livestock for 4 years
  • Active Collegiate member in showing livestock for 2 years
  • Traveled to Denver Colorado for National Western Stock Show for 2 years, Tulsa State Fair, Oklahoma City Fair, and Mid American in Hutchinson Kansas to compete with our own stock that we raised from the start.
  • Participated in collegiate level livestock judging for 2 years
  • Traveled to Clarendon College to the Texas Braunvieh Association Contest, Valentine Nebraska for the Heart City Bull Bash for 2 years, Montgomery Alabama for the Southeastern Livestock Expo, NACTA held in Twin Falls Idaho and in Canyon Texas, Express Ranches, Pfeiffer Farms, and Griswold Cattle to judge all different types and levels of livestock.
  • Helped my college host jackpots including the Panhandle Showdown, and held judging contests, as well as FFA Interscholastics.
  • OPSU also has been asked to help run contests and shows, including Blessed Out West in Woodward Oklahoma, Guymon Oklahoma's local shows and judging contests, Lamar Community College's FFA CDE Livestock Judging Contest, Aggie Classic at Oklahoma Panhandle States local contest, Cow Chip Capitol Classic in Beaver Oklahoma, as well as local Speech Contests.

Timeline

Host/Server

The 580 Taproom & Restaurant
09.2024 - 05.2025

Cashier/Courtesy Clerk

Safeway
06.2020 - 06.2023

High School Diploma -

Lamar High School

Bachelor of Science - Animal Nutrition

Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Associate of Science - Animal Science

Lamar Community College
Kreslyn Smith