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Linda Heffner

Linda Heffner

Prescott,AZ

Summary

I am highly-motivated with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I am also a hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. I am committed with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. I was a responsible and motivated student who is now ready to apply my education in the workplace. I offer excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.

Thank you so much for your consideration.

- Linda Heffner

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Shopper

Self Employed Services
Prescott, AZ
03.2020 - Current
  • Secured and stored items until customer pickup.
  • Satisfied customers with quick, accurate service under tight deadlines.
  • Completed pickup and shopping orders for customers within local area.
  • Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
  • Greeted customers and answered product or service questions.
  • Shopped at customer's chosen store, verified replacement items, selected freshest fruit, produce and meat and delivered groceries on-time to exact location specified.
  • Followed application instructions closely and reviewed deliveries to minimize errors.
  • Exceeded customer expectations consistently as evidenced by highest feedback ratings, frequent repeat customers and increasingly high tips.

Vendor Assistant

Self Employed Services
Prescott, AZ
02.2019 - Current
  • Managed content schedules and calendars to ensure adequate level of new, relevant information and on-time delivery.
  • Provided customers with samples and product demonstrations.
  • Led demonstrations of new products and features at Safeway, Bashas`, Mini Markets, Markets, and Fry`s Food locations.
  • Convinced clients to purchase products or services by following persuasive script.
  • Met with store managers to discuss product needs, accomplish sales goals and facilitate sales growth.
  • Achieved repeat business and referrals through personalized services.
  • Contacted customers by phone and mail to offer merchandise or service.
  • Ordered or purchased supplies to maintain optimum inventory.
  • Monitored daily and long-term routes for weather, traffic and other conditions.

Dental Assistant

Highland Dental Center
Prescott Valley, AZ
05.2019 - 01.2020
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
  • Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
  • Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.

Branch Manager

Cherry Hill Photography
Prescott, AZ
04.2018 - 02.2019
  • Managed and inspired team members to perform to full potential, driving branch profitability.
  • Assigned duties to employees and examined work for accuracy, neatness and timeliness.
  • Built strong rapport with new and existing clients to better serve financial needs and promote branch loyalty.
  • Planned work schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Boosted customer base, acquiring new customers and identifying needs to deliver relevant products.
  • Verified cash by balancing cash drawers and maintaining cash count records.
  • Created and updated financial reports on frequent basis to present information to leadership teams.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Consolidated business data into actionable metrics to simplify and highlight areas of concern and opportunity.
  • Increased efficiency and drove branch revenue by optimizing daily operations.

Beauty Consultant

Sephora
Prescott, AZ
07.2017 - 06.2018
  • Stayed up-to-date on current and emerging trends to increase professional value and meet diverse client needs.
  • Recommended appropriate products to meet customers' individual needs.
  • Suggested personalized skin care routines for clients, keeping skin type and skin conditions in mind.
  • Built and deepened productive and positive customer relationships with high-quality service and focus on gaining loyalty.
  • Displayed merchandise to present visually appealing arrangements that drive sales.
  • Recommended treatment and styling products to customers to meet current needs or resolve specific concerns.
  • Showed customers how to apply makeup and other products to achieve desired looks.
  • Capitalized on upselling opportunities for additional products and services to increase sales numbers.
  • Finalized purchases and processed payments.
  • Handled appointment booking, canceling and rescheduling.
  • Scheduled appointments for customers using internal software system.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting

Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ
05.2020

Certification - Accounting Assistant

Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ
05.2020

Certification - Advanced Bookkeeping

Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ
05.2020

Certification - Bookkeeping

Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ
05.2020

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Planning and Organization
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Customer Service
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Deadline Driven
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team Member Motivation
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Computer Skills
  • Supervision & Leadership

Timeline

Personal Shopper

Self Employed Services
03.2020 - Current

Dental Assistant

Highland Dental Center
05.2019 - 01.2020

Vendor Assistant

Self Employed Services
02.2019 - Current

Branch Manager

Cherry Hill Photography
04.2018 - 02.2019

Beauty Consultant

Sephora
07.2017 - 06.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting

Yavapai College

Certification - Accounting Assistant

Yavapai College

Certification - Advanced Bookkeeping

Yavapai College

Certification - Bookkeeping

Yavapai College
Linda Heffner