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Lydia Hooton

Elkmont,AL

Summary

Driven and adaptable, I excelled in diverse roles from Retail Sales Associate at Walmart to Private Elderly Caregiver, showcasing exceptional time management and customer service skills. Leveraged problem-solving and teamwork to enhance customer engagement and safety standards, achieving significant results in high-pressure environments. Demonstrated reliability, ensuring positive outcomes in all tasks undertaken.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Associate

Walmart
Athens, AL
12.2022 - Current

Took on a second job to help my family out while I was still a caregiver to the elderly client.

  • EXTREME time management handling two jobs but no one ever knew I worked from 6am-10:30pm between the two jobs for 10 months.
  • Have extreme pride in my job performance, my fellow associates, my managers, and my customers.
  • Added an additional department to my job so I can be helpful in different departments.
  • Industrial oven and dishwasher operator.
  • Help customers all across the store with anything they need/want.
  • Great communication to help find who can help if I’m not able to get the customers and associates everything they need.

Private Elderly Caregiver

Private Family Client
Hartselle, AL
06.2020 - 10.2023
  • BY FAR MY MOST REWARDING JOB
  • Safely transporting my clients loved one to and from doctors appointments and multiple outings for milkshakes.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and comfortable living environment for my clients loved one.
  • Assisted my clients loved one with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting for improved hygiene.
  • Enhanced clients loved one safety by closely monitoring health conditions and promptly addressing any concerns.
  • Facilitated social engagement for clients by organizing outings, accompanying them on walks, or engaging in conversation.
  • Extremely reliable with my time and my availability. Days/nights/weekends; I was there whenever I was needed.

Childcare Provider

Private Family Client
Elkmont, AL
07.2016 - 06.2020
  • Met with parents to help develop a bond between myself, the parents, and their most prized possessions, their children.
  • Provided constant updates on the child’s progress and activities throughout the day.
  • Provided early drop off and late pickups.
  • Cleaning and sanitizing dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children from ages 6 months - 8 years.
  • Prevented everyone from getting Covid during the outbreak by maintaining a clean home by constantly mopping and following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
  • Homeschooling during Covid shut down to all four of my school aged children while keeping two toddlers occupied and learning.

Retail Sales Associate

Walmart
Athens, AL
06.2011 - 07.2016
  • 5+ years of providing the customers with everything they needed.
  • Problem solved between customers and coworkers.
  • Wonderful time management that was very rewarding financially.
  • Payed attention to my products to help the customers know what they were getting and what I was selling.
  • Detail cleaning multiple machines and reconstructing the machines to better than before.
  • Food preparation including thawing, preparing, cooking, and serving.
  • Keeping a very clean work environment to maintain safety for myself, my associates, and the customers.
  • Taking constructive criticism and make changes as the work environment changed from moment to moment.

Education

Elkmont High School
Elkmont, AL
05.2008

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Customer Assistance
  • Customer Engagement
  • Retail Sales
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Store Opening and Closing
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Product Knowledge
  • Relationship Building
  • Stocking and Receiving
  • Store maintenance
  • Phone Etiquette
  • Stock replenishment
  • Display Setup
  • Order Processing
  • Friendly and Helpful
  • Honest and Dependable
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organization
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Positive Customer Engagement
  • Goal-Driven
  • Flexible Hours
  • Creative Thinking
  • Safety and Cleanliness Standards

Timeline

Retail Sales Associate

Walmart
12.2022 - Current

Private Elderly Caregiver

Private Family Client
06.2020 - 10.2023

Childcare Provider

Private Family Client
07.2016 - 06.2020

Retail Sales Associate

Walmart
06.2011 - 07.2016

Elkmont High School
Lydia Hooton