Mekala Carberry
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Enthusiastic background in problem-solving while serving in multiple roles. Assists organizational efforts with attention to detail and courtesy. Brings organized attitude to completing tasks.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Spirit Halloween
Cincinnati, Ohio
09.2026 - Current
- Supported Spirit Halloween store opening and closing routines.
- Assisted with merchandising seasonal costumes, décor, and accessories.
- Monitored sales floor for customer assistance.
- Trained team members on register use and store procedures.
- Helped manage inventory counts and restocking during peak season.
- Resolved customer concerns with clear, friendly communication.
- Coordinated daily tasks with store manager and sales associates.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
Bartender
Concepts
Lawrenceburg, Indiana
07.2024 - 08.2026
- Managed bar station with speed, accuracy, and clean presentation.
- Mixed cocktails and specialty drinks for Concepts guests.
- Handled cash, tabs, and payment processing for bar orders.
- Cleaned bar areas and maintained safe, organized workspaces.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Recommended beverages using Concepts menu and flavor profiles.
- Checked identification and followed alcohol service guidelines.
- Restocked glassware, liquor, mixers, and bar supplies.
Retail Associate
Walmart
Franklin
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Restocked merchandise and maintained shelf organization across assigned departments
- Operated cash register for purchases, returns, and payment processing
- Checked inventory levels and reported low stock to department leads
- Followed Walmart customer service standards while resolving shopper concerns
- Stocked and cleaned shelves while maintaining neat and orderly store.
- Assisted customers in finding products, answered questions, and made product recommendations.
Shift Supervisor
Waffle House
Franklin, Ohio
08.2020 - 10.2023
- Supervised food service team during meal preparation and service
- Monitored sanitation standards across kitchen and serving areas
- Coordinated daily food orders, stock rotation, and storage
- Scheduled staff coverage for food preparation and dining operations
- Resolved customer concerns with prompt, professional communication
- Maintained accurate inventory of all food items, supplies and equipment.
- Monitored daily production schedules to ensure timely completion of orders.
- Executed quality checks of food service equipment and appliances, verified proper working condition and scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs without service disruptions.
- Maintained presentation and cleanliness of prepared foods display cases and delivered spotlessly clean work environment by following company safety and sanitation procedures.
- Ordered necessary food supplies from vendors within budgetary guidelines.
- Inspected kitchens and storage areas for cleanliness, temperature control and organization.
Sales Associate
Five Below
Miamisburg, Ohio
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Greeted customers and provided friendly assistance across Five Below sales floor.
- Operated cash register and processed sales transactions with accuracy.
- Stocked merchandise and replenished shelves using Five Below recovery standards.
- Organized displays and supported seasonal merchandising changes throughout store.
- Maintained clean aisles and front-end areas during busy store hours.
- Supported shipment processing and moved inventory to sales floor.
- Followed loss prevention procedures and reported store safety concerns.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
Education
Franklin High School
Franklin, OhioSkills
- Retail operations
- POS systems
- Inventory control
- Staff scheduling
- Visual merchandising
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Loss prevention
- Store opening
- Store closing
- Team leadership
- Clear communication
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Employee scheduling
- Team motivation
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Spirit Halloween
09.2026 - Current
Bartender
Concepts
07.2024 - 08.2026
Retail Associate
Walmart
10.2023 - 04.2025
Shift Supervisor
Waffle House
08.2020 - 10.2023
Sales Associate
Five Below
08.2019 - 09.2020
Franklin High School