Summary
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Education
Skills
Certification
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Matthew Abare

Springfield,VT

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Springfield Food Co-op, adept in customer service and returns processing. Excelled in fast-paced environments, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty through effective communication and adaptability. Skilled in using industrial tools and point of sale systems, significantly improving transaction efficiency.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cashier

Springfield Food Co-op
05.2024 - Current
  • Welcomed customers and helped locate items in the store.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join the reward program.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Taken special orders, communicated with other departments, and learned to operate niche functions within the computer system.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.

Equipment Specialist

Abare's Fitness Equipment
03.2018 - Current
  • Provided validation, inspection, repairs, and maintenance on commercial fitness equipment.
  • Installed commercial and residential equipment and provided customer service throughout the process.

Education

Associate of Science - Information Technology

Community College of Vermont
Brattleboro, VT
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Homeschool
Springfield, VT
05-2025

Skills

  • Returns processing
  • Drawer balancing
  • Point of sale proficiency
  • Customer Service
  • Adaptability
  • Fast-Paced environments
  • Use of industrial tools
  • Graphic Design
  • Web design

Certification

  • Adobe Certified Professional of Adobe Illustrator
  • CIW Site Development Associate
  • ServSafe Food Handler

Interests

  • Computer software and hardware
  • Coding and Programming
  • Helping others and giving back to the community

Timeline

Cashier

Springfield Food Co-op
05.2024 - Current

Equipment Specialist

Abare's Fitness Equipment
03.2018 - Current

Associate of Science - Information Technology

Community College of Vermont

High School Diploma -

Homeschool
Matthew Abare