Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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LaToya Cohen

Walterboro
LaToya Cohen

Summary

With 20+ years of experience in retail, call center, restaurants, title loans, and warehouse industries, I possess outstanding customer service skills and a strong work ethic. Demonstrating unwavering reliability and punctuality, I have been recognized with the Perfect Attendance Award. Throughout my career, I have effectively interacted with individuals of all ages, consistently meeting their needs and delivering exceptional service.

Overview

20
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Walmart

Cashier/Customer Service Cashier/Self Checkout Host
06.2024 - Current

Job overview

Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs. Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns. Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels. Assisted customers with returns, refunds, exchanges and resolving transaction issues. Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts. Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area. Redeemed coupons to discount purchases. Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business. Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor. Direct customers to register at self checkout, assist customers with items, perform age checks, and scan items to help prevent theft.

Elite Environmental Service/Ingleside Baptist Chur

Dish Machine Operator/Environmental Services Housekeeper
10.2023 - 06.2024

Job overview

Operate the dishwashing machine to wash dishes, glasses, and other kitchen items. Set up tables, drink stations, and hot bars for events. Clean up after the events are over. Assist the kitchen with prepping meals and deserts for events

Acadmey Road Preschool / Forest Hills Preschool

Preschool Teacher
11.2018 - 07.2023

Job overview

Clean and sanitize the changing table, classroom, and toys. Properly warm bottles and brest milk. Encouraged children to be understanding/respectful of others, and show good manners. Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes, numbers, letters, body parts, and writing their names. Implemented hands-on strategies for experiential learning. Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress. Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments. Maintained student records. Organized creative and fun activities with crafts enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being. Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships. Read stories and sing with children during circle time. Feed and assisted children in eating, toileting. Observed children for signs of illness, injury, and emotional disturbance. Write incident reports as needed.

McDonald's

Cashier
01.2005 - 09.2018

Job overview

Mastered Point of Sale (POS) computer system. Quickly and efficiently processed payments. Properly portioned and packaged take-out and dine-in orders. Prepared and served beverages. Served orders to customers at the window and counter. Resolved guest complaints professionally. Trained new employees. Expressed appreciation and invited customers to return. Responsible for guaranteeing high level of customer service. Stock and clean. Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.

EGS/Alorica

Customer Service Rep
06.2016 - 10.2016

Job overview

Addressed customer service inquiries in a timely and accurate fashion. Maintained up-to-date records at all times. Developed effective relationships with all call center departments. Worked with upper management to ensure appropriate changes were made to improve customer satisfaction. Built customer loyalty by placing follow-up calls to customers. Properly directed inbound calls in phone queues to improve call flow. Set payment arrangements. Collect payment and manually restore service if service not restored in a timely manner. Applied adjustments to accounts.

IGA

Cashier
10.2015 - 04.2016

Job overview

Assessed customer needs and responded to questions. Issued receipts for purchases. Worked with customer service to resolve issues. Unboxed and stock new merchandise. Weighed food to determine correct pricing. Operated cash register with proficiency. Provided professional and courteous service at all times. Executed cash transactions quickly and accurately. Greeted all customers. Conducted price checks for cashiers and service clerks. Checked out customers and bagged items quickly. Sanitized belt and work area.

Lowcountry Family Service

Home Health Aid
02.2014 - 03.2015

Job overview

Provide quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures. Provide caring companionship to elderly and developmentally disabled patients. Prepare meals, assist patients with bathing and dressing, and housekeeping. Take patients to Dr. appointments and run errands. Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety. Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately. Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .

Education

Integrity Medical Courier Training

Certificate from Chemotherapy(Hazardous) Drugs Transportation
11-2024

University Overview

Skills






  • Reliable and punctual
  • Neat, clean and professional appearance
  • Delivers exceptional customer service
  • Active listening skills
  • Collections proficiency
  • Patient/family focused
  • Cash handling
  • Excellent multi-tasking
  • Courteous demeanor
  • Hardworking
  • Detail-oriented
  • People Skills
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Basic Math
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Microsoft Office
  • Critical Thinking
  • Computer Skills
  • Inbound and Outbound Calling
  • Relationship Building
  • Arts and Crafts Aptitude
  • Social Skills Development
  • Excellent Classroom Management
  • Calm and Patient
  • Training in Food Handling Preparation
  • Creating a Safe Learning Environment
  • Supervising Classroom Activities
  • Progress Tracking
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Individual Student Instruction
  • Exploratory Learning
  • Classroom Rules Establishment
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Educational Materials Development
  • Time Management
  • Clear and Direct Communication
  • School Policy and Rules Enforcement
  • Class Reading
  • Encouraging Participation
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • Lesson Planning
  • Food Safety Understanding
  • Fire Prevention and Safety
  • Workplace Health and Safety
  • Stock Rotation
  • Food Quality Standards
  • Sanitation and Sterilization Procedures
  • Food Preparation
  • Temperature Monitoring
  • Proper Food Storage
  • Kitchen Staff Support
  • Food Portioning and Packaging
  • Tray Assembly
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Daily Charting
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Bed Making and Changing
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Emotional Support and Companionship
  • Family Support and Instruction
  • Reliable Transportation
  • Medication Administration
  • Bathing Support
  • Grocery Shopping and Storage
  • Home Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Mobility Assistance

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

    Recognized by peers and management for going above and beyond normal job functions.

    Recognized for perfect work attendance

Certification

Medical Claims & Billing Specialist                                                                   March  2012

Medical Office Management                                                                              September  2016

Timeline

Cashier/Customer Service Cashier/Self Checkout Host
Walmart
06.2024 - Current
Dish Machine Operator/Environmental Services Housekeeper
Elite Environmental Service/Ingleside Baptist Chur
10.2023 - 06.2024
Preschool Teacher
Acadmey Road Preschool / Forest Hills Preschool
11.2018 - 07.2023
Customer Service Rep
EGS/Alorica
06.2016 - 10.2016
Cashier
IGA
10.2015 - 04.2016
Home Health Aid
Lowcountry Family Service
02.2014 - 03.2015
Cashier
McDonald's
01.2005 - 09.2018
Integrity Medical Courier Training
Certificate from Chemotherapy(Hazardous) Drugs Transportation
LaToya Cohen