Knowledgeable and professional Receptionist skilled in administrative support and customer service. Bringing 10 years of experience managing fast-paced, front desk operations. Strong planning, problem solving and communication skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Just Salad
New York, NY
11.2023 - Current
Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
Sales Associate
Hudson/LaGuardia Airport
Flushing , NY
12.2021 - 03.2022
Operated cash register, collected payments, and provided accurate change.
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
Answered customer questions, shared product knowledge and researched pricing and availability.
Greeted incoming customers and provided expert sales and service to drive revenue.
Medical Receptionist
Pedia Care Physicians
Brooklyn, NY
11.2019 - 01.2020
Entered patient information including insurance, demographic and health history into the system to ensure that all records were up-to-date
Delivered high-quality administrative and customer service to sustain patient and work flows.
Set up appointments for physician visits and procedures using calendar software.
Communicated with all partners throughout the practice including physicians, nursing staff, technicians and medical assistants.
Pleasantly greeted each patient and offered the desk sheet for easy sign-in.
Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
Answered multi-line phone system and directed callers to requested personnel and departments.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments for diagnostic, surgical and consultation services in busy Pediatrics and Allergist office with 3 providers.
Starbucks Barista
Target
Brooklyn, NY
10.2018 - 11.2019
Brewed approximately 4 batches of coffee per 1 hour, keeping watchful eye on levels to avoid empty machines during peak shop hours.
Restocked counter and customer areas to maintain adequate items levels for expected needs.
Protected customers by regularly cleaning and sanitizing work areas and equipment.
Created hand-crafted beverages based upon customer preferences, resulting in 50% increase in sales.
Educated customers on beverage menu items and provided samples of daily brews.
Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize salmonella and other foodborne illnesses.
Sorted and disposed of trash and recycling materials to keep common areas clean and organized.
Memorized official and off-menu preparations to serve all customer beverage desires.
Prepared more than 50 drinks per shift with high accuracy and consistently strong customer satisfaction.
Processed customer payments using cash, checks, credit and debit cards and returned proper bills and coin.
Guest Service Representative
Target
Brooklyn, NY
10.2017 - 10.2018
Guaranteed guest satisfaction and positive experience through genuine, enthusiastic and friendly interactions.
Processed merchandise returns and exchanges.
Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
Assisted customers with store and product complaints.
Exchanged returned merchandise for customers quickly and efficiently.
Maintained cleanliness, neatness and organization of all areas.
Exercises sound judgment in issuing credits and making exceptions to customer policies to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
Expressed appreciation for patronage, inviting and encouraging customer return visits.
Cross-trained on Self Checkout and Cashier roles in order to provide skilled back-up for customer-facing teams.
Offered Target credit applications upon checkout, converting 5 out of 10 customers into card-holders.
Order Pick Up
Nanny
Private Home Care
Mount Vernon, NY
03.2010 - 03.2017
Maintained child-friendly environment with engaging activities, safe spaces and access to educational materials and games.
Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
Helped with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
Kept parents' contact information, emergency services phone number and child’s health history on hand in case of emergency situations.
Performed light housekeeping duties, such as preparing nutritious meals, cleaning laundry, tidying bedrooms, dusting and sanitizing play areas.
Receptionist
Citi Habitats
NY, NY
04.2007 - 06.2008
Met incoming customers with professional approach and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Kept reception area clean and organized to offer positive first impression to every visitor.
Managed and anticipated clerical needs of company employees, including copying, faxing and file management.
Took accurate messages for staff and management to facilitate open and speedy communication.
Sorted and distributed business correspondence to correct department or staff member, reducing dropped communications and enabling faster responses to key requests.
Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
Managed and controlled office supply inventory to ensure timely ordering or requisition of depleted or low-level stock.
Implemented new recordkeeping and documenting systems to improve organization and traceability.
Receptionist
Health Plus Inc.
Brooklyn, NY
03.2002 - 03.2007
Managed and anticipated clerical needs of company employees, including copying, faxing and file management.
Took accurate messages for staff and management to facilitate open and speedy communication.
Directed clients to appropriate personnel to address concerns, resolve complaints or answer account-related questions.
Met incoming customers with professional approach and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
Education
High School Diploma -
Elmont Memorial High School
Elmont, NY
06-1991
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
York College of The City University of New York
Jamaica, NY
Some College (No Degree) - Paralegal
StenoType Academy
NY, NY
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
Oakland Gardens, NY
Skills
Multi-line telephone skills
Data entry
Customer Service
Microsoft Excel
Detail oriented
Communication Skills
Problem Solving
Organizational Skills
Correspondence management
Certified Microsoft Office Specialist
Telephone Skills
Organization and efficiency
Scheduling
Critical Thinking
Positive Disposition
Front desk operations
Timeline
Cashier
Just Salad
11.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Hudson/LaGuardia Airport
12.2021 - 03.2022
Medical Receptionist
Pedia Care Physicians
11.2019 - 01.2020
Starbucks Barista
Target
10.2018 - 11.2019
Guest Service Representative
Target
10.2017 - 10.2018
Nanny
Private Home Care
03.2010 - 03.2017
Receptionist
Citi Habitats
04.2007 - 06.2008
Receptionist
Health Plus Inc.
03.2002 - 03.2007
High School Diploma -
Elmont Memorial High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
York College of The City University of New York
Some College (No Degree) - Paralegal
StenoType Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York