- Acting and Theater
- Singing and Piano
Michael Finlayson
Kirkland,WA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with a wide variety of experience, excelling in store management, and guest service. Proven ability to enhance sales through strategic merchandising and exceptional customer engagement. Recognized for strong time management and problem-solving skills, ensuring efficient operations. Social-emotional skills gained through caregiver experience and continued education in nursing.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Consumer Direct Personal Care
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted family with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Assistant Store Manager
Spirit Halloween Super Store
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Interviewed and hired new associates.
- Created daily plan for store efficiency and sales goals.
- Managed shipments and store security.
- Participated in build of the store, as well as teardown.
Technical Assistant
Lake Washington School District
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed and operated equipment to be used for rentals of the Juanita High School Performing Arts Center.
- Worked with clients renting the space to ensure their show went smoothly.
- Operated sound, lighting, and rigging, and trained others to do the same.
- Acted as stage manager for the duration of client productions.
Sales Associate
Spirit Halloween Super Store
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Participated in build of the store, as well as teardown.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06-2028
High School Diploma -
Juanita High School
Kirkland, WA06-2024
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Safety awareness
- Cash handling and balancing
- Conflict management
- Sales & promotion
- Store management
- Workplace leadership
Interests
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Spirit Halloween Super Store
06.2024 - 11.2024
Caregiver
Consumer Direct Personal Care
04.2024 - Current
Technical Assistant
Lake Washington School District
04.2023 - 06.2024
Sales Associate
Spirit Halloween Super Store
07.2022 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Washington
High School Diploma -
Juanita High School
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