Mahari Talley
Lawton,OK
Summary
Reliable, all-around workplace contributor with strong collaboration and team-first communication. Adaptable across roles, with fast learning and consistent performance in changing conditions. Maintains positive, productive work environment and quickly identifies next tasks during slower periods.
Overview
2
2
Languages
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
AAFES Exchange
Fort Sill, Oklahoma
11.2025 - Current
- Promoted Exchange products through suggestive selling and product knowledge.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Resolved customer questions and concerns with professional service.
- Assisted Exchange customers with product selection and purchase decisions.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Stocked merchandise and maintained organized sales floor displays.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Barista/Cashier
Starbucks
Fort Sill, Oklahoma
02.2023 - 11.2025
- Delivering great customer service by greeting customers, taking orders, and addressing customers' needs.
- Operated POS systems and processed cash, credit, debit, and gift card transactions accurately.
- Prepared and served specialty coffee beverages, espresso drinks, teas, and food items according to established recipes and quality standards.
- Customized beverages based customer preferences and provided recommendations on menu selections.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of beverage preparation areas, equipment, counters, and customer seating areas.
- Restocked inventory, organized supplies and monitored product freshness and expiration dates.
- Assisted military personnel, families, and civilian customers in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Followed food safety, workplace safety, and company operating procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient operations and provide timely customer service.
- Completed daily opening, closing ,cleaning , and restocking responsibilities.
Babysitter
Self-employeed
Lawton, Oklahoma
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Ensured safe play areas and actively monitored child activities to promote well-being
- Facilitated engaging activities, including reading and games, to support child development
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, and bedtime routines for children
- Prepared meals and snacks according to parent instructions and dietary needs
- Managed pickup and drop-off routines for school and activities
- Communicated daily updates with parents about schedules and care needs
- Responded calmly to child behavior issues and emergency situations
- Remained attentive to children's needs and activities to prevent accidents while caring for multiple children.
Cashier
JCPenney
Lawton, Oklahoma
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Processed JCPenney register transactions with accurate cash handling and card payments.
- Verified prices, promotions, and coupons using JCPenney point-of-sale system.
- Assisted customers with JCPenney returns, exchanges, and receipt lookups.
- Promoted JCPenney credit card applications and explained store payment options.
- Supported front-end coverage during rush periods and coordinated line flow.
Residential Renovation Assistant
Family Business
Donaldsonville, Louisiana
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Organized records, files, and confidential documents for family business workflows.
- Coordinated scheduling, errands, and personal business tasks for owners to streamline workflows.
- Assisted with residential home renovations and reconstruction projects.
- Restored and improved damaged or outdated homes to enhance livability and aesthetics.
- Assisted with demolition, removal of damaged materials and preparation of work areas.
- Performed general labor like lifting, moving, and organizing construction materials.
- Assisted with painting, drywall repairs, flooring, and other home improvement projects.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on time and ensure quality standards.
Cashier/Courtesy Clerk
Albertsons
Fairbanks, Alaska
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided friendly and efficient customer service in a fast-paced grocery store environment.
- Handled cash , credit, and debit transactions while maintaining accuracy.
- Bagged groceries and assisted customers with carrying and loading purchases.
- Retrieved shopping carts and maintained organized check out areas.
- Assisted customers with locating products and answering questions.
- Restocked checkout supplies and returned unwanted merchandise to shelves.
- Worked collaboratively with team members to ensure efficient daily operations.
- Followed company safety standards and customer service procedures
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Carpentry
Great Plains Technology Center
Lawton, OKSome College (No Degree) - Cosmetology
Elite Academy
Lawton, OKSkills
- Product knowledge
- Customer service
- Sales floor recovery
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Loyalty programs
- Listening skills
- Strategic planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliable and punctual
- Positive and professional
- Stocking and receiving
- POS system operation
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited
English
Professional
Timeline
Sales Associate
AAFES Exchange
11.2025 - Current
Barista/Cashier
Starbucks
02.2023 - 11.2025
Babysitter
Self-employeed
01.2022 - 01.2025
Cashier
JCPenney
09.2021 - 03.2022
Residential Renovation Assistant
Family Business
08.2020 - 06.2021
Cashier/Courtesy Clerk
Albertsons
09.2019 - 06.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Carpentry
Great Plains Technology Center
Some College (No Degree) - Cosmetology
Elite Academy