MERWA SIDIQI
San Diego,CA
Summary
Hardworking and reliable employee focused on going above and beyond to support team and serve customers. Trained in instructing and offering top-notch skill abilities. Motivated to continue to learn and grow professionally. Dependable worker equipped for fast-paced work and changing daily needs. Serves customers effectively with attention to detail and hardworking approach. Seeks out opportunities to go beyond basics, improve processes, and to further improve my employed talent, to further myself as well as the organization in order to increase customer satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bakery Clerk
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc, Grocery
01.2025 - Current
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize waste.
- Trained new staff on bakery procedures and customer service standards.
- Assisted in product displays to enhance visual appeal and increase sales.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently, ensuring accurate handling of cash and credit payments.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline daily operations and improve workflow efficiency.
- Monitored product quality, freshness, and compliance with health regulations.
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously during busy periods while still delivering exceptional customer service experiences.
- Prepared fresh baked goods daily, ensuring consistent high-quality products for customers.
- Maintained tidy and organized work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Developed strong relationships with regular customers, fostering loyalty and repeat business for the bakery department.
- Maintained a visually appealing and well-stocked bakery display, leading to increased sales.
- Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.
Cashier
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc, Grocery
02.2024 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving inquiries and complaints
- Maintained accurate cash drawer and balanced end-of-shift reports
- Collaborated with team members to enhance sales promotions and displays
- Trained new cashiers on checkout procedures and customer interaction standards
- Implemented best practices for cleanliness and organization at checkout area
- Assisted in developing strategies to improve overall customer satisfaction
- 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.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Noonan Family Swim School
Noonan Family Swim Center
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Taught different swimming styles and techniques, including freestyle, breaststroke, floating, kicking, and diving.
- Monitored students in water to prevent accidents and maintain safety.
- Demonstrated correct and incorrect swimming procedures and techniques.
- Maintained swimming pool and locker room area to uphold cleanliness and safety standards.
- Determined progress of swimmers and provided advanced instruction based on each swimmer's ability.
- Provided excellent customer service to swimmers, family members, and facility visitors.
- Applied training during emergency response to prevent further injury.
- Taught swimming to students, including swimming strokes on surface and underwater.
- Improved the breathing techniques of each student to improve their oxygen flow.
- Established positive relationships with community groups, stakeholders and volunteers to coordinate strategic efforts.
- Developed innovative programs and activities based on analysis of community needs and interests.
Babysitters
Babysitter
02.2018 - 08.2021
- Conducted fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities.
- Kept toys and play areas neat, clean, and organized.
- Assisted school-age children with homework, including reading and writing assignments.
- Changed diapers of infants and toddlers and put children down for naps.
- Aided children in completing school assignments and homework.
- Monitored and interacted with children and cleaned up after activities and meals.
- Maintained certifications in juvenile CPR and rescue breathing techniques.
- Organized and served balanced, healthy meals and snacks for the children.
- Provided constant presence for children's safety.
- Prepared food and fed children lunch and snacks.
- Maintained cleanliness in kitchen, bedroom and bathroom areas.
- Helped around house with kitchen clean-ups, general tidying and family laundry.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Del Norte High School
San Diego, CA06.2022
No Degree - Biochemistry
California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos, California, CA05-2028
Skills
- Customer Support and Assistance
- Swimming technique instruction
- Customer service
- Goal setting and planning
- Collaboration
- Plan routines
- Facilities maintenance
- Water safety monitoring
- Rule enforcement
- Monitor safety
- Analytical thinking
- Healthy lifestyle advocacy
- Team Building
- Supervision & Leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Computer Skills
- Relationship Building
- Critical Thinking
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Good Work Ethic
- Food preparation
- Bakery equipment knowledge
- Customer satisfaction
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Verbal communication
- Problem resolution
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Bakery Clerk
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc, Grocery
01.2025 - Current
Cashier
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc, Grocery
02.2024 - Current
Noonan Family Swim School
Noonan Family Swim Center
05.2021 - 09.2021
Babysitters
Babysitter
02.2018 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Del Norte High School
No Degree - Biochemistry
California State University, San Marcos