Summary
Work History
Education
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Mary Lambert

Coeur D Alene,ID

Summary

Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at Target, excelling in cash handling and customer service. Known for building strong customer relationships, enhancing satisfaction, and efficiently managing transactions. Demonstrated reliability and teamwork, contributing to increased sales and a welcoming shopping environment. Passionate about delivering exceptional service and fostering loyalty.

Work History

Sales and Cashier

JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.

Sales Associate ,inventory Control, Cashier Superv

Bed Bath & Beyond
06.2002 - 12.2021
  • 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.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
  • 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.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
  • Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
  • Managed conflict resolution with dissatisfied customers professionally, resulting in improved customer retention rates.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.
  • Provided personalized shopping experiences for repeat customers by remembering their preferences and offering tailored recommendations.
  • Organized in-store promotions and events to increase foot traffic and drive additional sales opportunities.
  • Fostered collaborative work environment, sharing best practices and sales strategies with new hires.
  • Assisted in inventory management tasks, such as stock replenishment and cycle counts, to ensure product availability.
  • Streamlined checkout process, significantly reducing wait times and improving customer satisfaction.
  • Contributed to positive shopping environment by maintaining organized and welcoming store appearance.
  • Provided training to new staff on sales techniques and store procedures, ensuring consistent customer service experience.
  • Increased customer loyalty with personalized shopping experiences and attentive service.
  • Developed comprehensive product knowledge, enabling effective upselling and cross-selling.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

Cashier Supervisor, RTV Associate

Target
06.1998 - 02.2000
  • Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
  • Built positive relationships with customers to increase repeat business.
  • Maintained a safe working environment, ensuring that all employees adhered to company policies and regulations at all times.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently handling cash transactions and addressing customer concerns.
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism in all interactions, setting a positive example for the cashier team and cultivating an environment of respect and trust.

Education

Associate Of Arts - Design And Merchandising

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA
06.1975

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Customer assistance
  • Work ethic and integrity
  • Patience and empathy
  • Time management skills
  • Cash handling
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer service excellence
  • Money handling
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Cash handling and management
  • Customer relations
  • Cash register operation
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Professionalism and courtesy
  • Cash management
  • Cash register systems
  • Cash handling expertise
  • Payment processing
  • Product restocking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Product knowledge
  • Refunds and exchanges
  • Merchandise restocking
  • Cash drawer balancing
  • POS system operations
  • Payment collection
  • POS systems
  • Staff training
  • Refund handling
  • Guest inquiries
  • ID verification
  • Attention to detail
  • Inventory management
  • Currency counting
  • Inventory control
  • Order packaging
  • Decision making aptitude
  • Sales expertise
  • Daily reporting
  • Retail merchandising
  • Product recommendations
  • Drawer balancing
  • Returns processing
  • Point of sale operation
  • Purchase assistance
  • Point-of-sale system operation
  • Order verification
  • Reports and documents
  • Point of sale proficiency
  • Fraud prevention awareness
  • Loss prevention
  • Identification checks
  • Loyalty program promotion
  • Staff mentoring
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Clear communication
  • Empathy and patience
  • Inventory restocking
  • Training and onboarding
  • Credit card processing
  • Basic math
  • Visual merchandising
  • Upselling techniques
  • Sales transactions
  • Promotions and discounts
  • Point-of-sale system
  • Gift card handling
  • Checkout monitoring
  • Scanner operations
  • Dependability and reliability
  • Receipt handling
  • Merchandise exchange
  • Online orders preparation
  • Credit and cash transactions
  • Hospitality and accommodation
  • Transaction handling
  • Exchanges processing
  • Problem-solving
  • Honest and dependable

Timeline

Sales Associate ,inventory Control, Cashier Superv

Bed Bath & Beyond
06.2002 - 12.2021

Cashier Supervisor, RTV Associate

Target
06.1998 - 02.2000

Sales and Cashier

JOANN Fabrics and Crafts

Associate Of Arts - Design And Merchandising

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Mary Lambert