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Megan Barney

North Salt Lake

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented cashier with proven expertise at True Value Hardware Store, excelling in cash management and customer service. Recognized for enhancing sales through product recommendations and building lasting customer relationships. Skilled in POS operations and conflict resolution, consistently ensuring accurate transactions and a positive shopping experience.


I also have an associate's degree in English and am working towards my Bachelor's. I have plenty of writing experience thanks to my education and have great attention to detail and a good eye for punctuation, grammer, flow, and other writing mistakes.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelancer

Cashier

True Value Hardware Store
09.2023 - 06.2025
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
  • Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
05-2027

Associate of Arts - English

Cerro Coso Community College
Ridgecrest, CA
05-2025

Skills

  • Product restocking
  • Returns processing
  • Drawer balancing
  • Training and onboarding
  • Attention to detail
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Product knowledge
  • Cash management
  • Money handling
  • Cash handling
  • Sales expertise
  • Credit and cash transactions
  • POS system operations
  • Point-of-sale system operation
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Conflict resolution
  • Customer service excellence
  • Basic math
  • Editing
  • Writing
  • Essay Editing
  • Book Editing
  • Proofreading

Timeline

Cashier

True Value Hardware Store
09.2023 - 06.2025

Freelancer

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of Utah

Associate of Arts - English

Cerro Coso Community College