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Meagan Higdon

Hickory,NC

Summary

I am looking for a career that is family oriented and makes me excited for the future. I am unsure of what I want to go to school for but I am up for anything as I enjoy most things. I am looking for a career with advancements in the company.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

Buff City Soap
02.2023 - 09.2024
  • Developed new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting the benefits of our product offerings.
  • Stock the store with new products every night before closing.
  • Open and close the store.
  • Run the register.
  • Host bath bomb party events.
  • Achieved a daily AOV of $40 dollars by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
  • Create custom products for customers to meet customer satisfaction.
  • Make store product as in lotions, body oils, laundry detergent etc.

Production Technician

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Effectively run a line of 10 or more employees.
  • Fill, print and cut IV bags.
  • Inspect IV bags during quality checks to check for any errors in production.
  • Clean and sanitize the production line.
  • Perform tank changes and line clearances.
  • Document cleaning, and production for the day for the next shift PT.

Fill Operator

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Fill IV bags at an average of at least 25 bags a minute to keep up with production needs for the day.
  • Print IV bags quickly while making sure the print comes out correctly.
  • Inspect IV bags for missing print, errors in print, burn marks on the bags, weight of the bags and air bubbles in the bag.
  • Inspect bags for particulate matter and remove them from the line if found.

(Cross-trained as a pouch operator as well as certified for training other employees and being a proctor for the visual inspection needed to become a fill operator.)

Sales Associate

Zumiez
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Developed new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting the benefits of our product offerings.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure adequate stock levels, minimizing out-of-stock situations that could impact customer satisfaction.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Utilized cross-selling techniques to introduce customers to complementary products, increasing average transaction size.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.

Sales Associate

Spencer's
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Developed new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting the benefits of our product offerings.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
  • Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively and enticed shoppers to make purchases.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Provided personalized shopping experiences for repeat customers by remembering their preferences and offering tailored recommendations.
  • Maximized profitability with strategic upselling techniques during one-on-one interactions with clients at the point of purchase.

911 Dispatcher

Hickory Police Department
03.2020 - 09.2021
  • Managed high-stress situations with composure, providing reassurance to distressed callers while gathering crucial information for first responders.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of local geography and jurisdiction boundaries to ensure accurate dispatching of emergency services personnel.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to callers in crisis, displaying empathy while obtaining necessary information for emergency response teams.
  • Coordinated multi-agency responses during large-scale incidents, ensuring smooth inter-agency collaboration and optimal resource utilization.
  • Enter personal information about wanted subjects, stolen vehicles and repossessed items.
  • Multi-task by answering phones and radios at the same time possibly handling multiple phone calls at once.

Security Officer

Griffith Security
02.2017 - 03.2020
  • Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
  • Enhanced security measures by staying up-to-date on industry best practices, attending training sessions, and obtaining relevant certifications.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into security incidents, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions.
  • Assisted truck drivers to their door's to unload product.
  • Check bags and vehicles as they leave the premises.

Server

Kick Back Jacks
07.2016 - 09.2019
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
  • Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.

Education

High School Diploma -

East Burke High School
Connelly Springs, NC
06.2016

Skills

  • Inventory Control
  • Promotional support
  • Order Processing
  • Phlebotomy
  • Certified Dispatcher
  • Certified in Microsoft Word and Powerpoint
  • Certified unarmed Security Officer
  • Upselling
  • Typing
  • Training
  • Proctoring

Certification

  • PT - Phlebotomy Technician
  • Unarmed Security Officer
  • 911 Dispatch
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Powerpoint

Timeline

Sales Associate

Buff City Soap
02.2023 - 09.2024

Production Technician

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
06.2022 - 03.2023

Fill Operator

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
01.2022 - 06.2022

Sales Associate

Zumiez
09.2021 - 04.2022

Sales Associate

Spencer's
09.2021 - 02.2022

911 Dispatcher

Hickory Police Department
03.2020 - 09.2021

Security Officer

Griffith Security
02.2017 - 03.2020

Server

Kick Back Jacks
07.2016 - 09.2019

High School Diploma -

East Burke High School
Meagan Higdon