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Melodie Finau

Royse City

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong background in customer service and project accounting, notably at Walmart. Proven ability to enhance customer experiences and streamline financial processes. Skilled in cash handling and effective communication, consistently achieving positive feedback and contributing to project profitability through meticulous attention to detail and teamwork. Professional retail worker with solid experience and readiness for this role. Adept at handling transactions, providing exceptional customer service, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Strong focus on teamwork and adapting to changing needs to achieve results. Reliable, efficient, and capable of building positive customer relationships.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier

Walmart
07.2024 - 07.2025
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
  • Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.

Project Account

Millie & Severson INC.
11.2019 - 06.2024
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Project construction billing

Project Accountant

RDC-S111, INC.
01.2008 - 07.2018
  • Enhanced communication between accounting and project management teams with regular financial updates and collaborative meetings.
  • Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment.
  • Eliminated discrepancies by carefully reviewing budgets to prevent overspending and adhere to financial objectives.
  • Increased efficiency of month-end closing procedures through streamlining tasks such as account reconciliations, journal entry preparations, and report generation.
  • Collaborated with project managers to develop accurate cost estimates for upcoming projects, increasing overall profitability.
  • Contributed to successful project completion by providing timely financial data analysis for informed decision-making processes.
  • Read, escalated and reported invoices for projects of varying size and complexity.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
  • Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.

Education

High School Diploma -

Samoana High School
American Samoa

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Customer service excellence
  • Cash register operation
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Professionalism and courtesy
  • Conflict resolution
  • Payment processing
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer assistance
  • Work ethic and integrity
  • Patience and empathy
  • Time management skills
  • Cash handling
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Team collaboration

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Samoan
Limited Working

Timeline

Cashier

Walmart
07.2024 - 07.2025

Project Account

Millie & Severson INC.
11.2019 - 06.2024

Project Accountant

RDC-S111, INC.
01.2008 - 07.2018

High School Diploma -

Samoana High School