Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
Timeline
Receptionist

Maria Rivera

Pueblo,COLORADO

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Shining Star LLC, excelling in customer service and upselling, enhancing customer satisfaction and sales revenue. Skilled in cash handling accuracy and adept at fostering teamwork and collaboration. Achieved significant improvements in service delivery, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills and a goal-oriented approach.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

Shining Star Llc
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.

Manager

Taco Bell Restaurant

Manager

KBP Foods
11.2022 - Current
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Education

Associate -

CSU PUEBLO
Pueblo, CO

Diploma - General Studies

Centennial HS
Pueblo, CO
06.1992

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Listening skills
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Problem-solving
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Goal oriented
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Cash handling
  • Verbal/written communication
  • Cash register operation
  • Stocking and receiving
  • Cash handling accuracy
  • Store opening and closing
  • Product sales
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Upselling

Certification

Ceritified in communication through Colomex Corp.

Additional Information

WPM 70

10 KEY

Timeline

Manager

KBP Foods
11.2022 - Current

Ceritified in communication through Colomex Corp.

Sales Associate

Shining Star Llc

Manager

Taco Bell Restaurant

Associate -

CSU PUEBLO

Diploma - General Studies

Centennial HS
Maria Rivera