Mary Root
Cortland
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record of enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty, notably at C. P. Specialty Food. Excelled in customer interaction and problem-solving, driving sales through personalized service and strategic product recommendations. Skilled in multitasking and oral communication, adept at fostering positive relationships and achieving sales targets.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
C. P. Specialty Food
11.2023 - Current
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key clients to ensure high levels of satisfaction.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- 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.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Wrapped, boxed and weighed bakery department products.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Associate
Speedway
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- 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.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Private Nanny
Crystal Fisher
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Collaborated with parents to establish effective bedtime routines, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the children.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
- Monitored screen time usage to promote healthy balance between technology use and offline activities in daily life.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Assistant Manager
Kwik Shop
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
- Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
- Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
- Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
- Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and celebrating team accomplishments.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the store.
- Improved customer satisfaction by resolving complaints and inquiries promptly.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring safe environment for both staff and customers.
- Coached new employees, ensuring smooth onboarding process and quicker adaptation to their roles.
- Oversaw daily operations to maintain store cleanliness and organization.
- Engaged with customers to gather feedback, using insights to improve service and product offerings.
- Coordinated with vendors for timely inventory replenishment, ensuring product availability.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
Associate
Dillon's Grocery
02.2012 - 03.2017
- Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks such as food preparation for large catering orders while balancing day-to-day responsibilities of serving customers.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete daily tasks and consistently meet customer needs.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Prepared high-quality sandwiches, salads, and other deli products for customers, resulting in repeat business.
- Ensured timely replenishment of supplies during peak hours, minimizing potential disruptions to customer service levels.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Supported store operations by adhering to proper food handling procedures and sanitation guidelines at all times.
- Delivered exemplary customer service to guests, even in peak business periods to promote retention.
- Handled customer complaints professionally and efficiently, resolving issues to the satisfaction of both the customer and management.
- Opened new inventory and rotated stock by dates to maintain freshness.
- Contributed to positive customer experiences by promptly addressing concerns and providing knowledgeable product recommendations.
- Responded to telephone inquiries regarding available products and services and helped customers make appropriate choices.
- Provided support during busy periods by quickly stepping into different roles within the deli department as needed.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and accurately fulfilling deli orders.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers, fostering loyalty through personalized service and attention to detail.
- Assisted with maintaining an appealing deli display, showcasing fresh products and enticing customers to make a purchase.
- Participated in ongoing training initiatives, staying up-to-date on relevant industry knowledge and best practices within the deli department.
- Listened carefully to customer instructions and prepared orders according to those preferences.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Assisted in inventory management, reducing waste by rotating stock appropriately and monitoring expiration dates.
- Helped maintain appropriate inventory levels by assisting with ordering processes as needed.
- Increased deli sales through the effective promotion of featured items and specials.
- Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments, and garnishes.
- Created appealing food arrangements for party trays and specialized orders.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Listened to customer requests and suggested additional menu items as appropriate to upsell products.
- Monitored inventory levels to order new supplies and maintain consistent stock.
- Offered product samples to customers, generating additional sales through taste-testing.
- Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
- Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
- Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
- Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
- Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
- Kept pastry and dessert case stocked with fresh selections and arranged to entice orders.
- Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seaman High School
Topeka, KS05-2004
Skills
- Customer interaction
- Oral communication
- Customer service orientation
- Sales expertise
- Supporting sales staff
- New teller training
- Service assistance
- Organization
- Order Fulfillment
- Sales floor organization
- Sales Techniques
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
Timeline
Associate
C. P. Specialty Food
11.2023 - Current
Associate
Speedway
04.2022 - 10.2023
Private Nanny
Crystal Fisher
10.2019 - 06.2021
Assistant Manager
Kwik Shop
03.2017 - 07.2019
Associate
Dillon's Grocery
02.2012 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Seaman High School
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