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Michell Beattie

Summary

Reliable, trustworthy, detail-oriented associate offering strong multitasking, problem-solving, and communication skills, as well as strengths in promoting products and finalizing sales. Successful at upselling target items and giving customer positive experiences to drive loyalty and repeat business. Trained in many areas and flexible with changing business needs.

Proactive and caring worker with many years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Point of Sale Associate

Kohl's
Monroe, MI
02.2018 - Current
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Assisted customers with special services, account updates and promotional options.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.

Assistant Teacher

Little Lamb Preschool
Lambertville, MI
08.2006 - 06.2015
  • Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
  • Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
  • Aligned instructional approaches with development levels of students to enhance individual learning.
  • Delivered group teaching in classroom setting and implemented individual student support.
  • Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
  • Attended to classroom details and logistics to maintain strong instructional environment.
  • Pursued professional development opportunities to cultivate further understanding of considerations governing productive learning environments.
  • Assessed and managed student behavior to maintain climate of intensive instruction.
  • Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
  • Supported teacher in instructing core subjects, delivering supplementary lessons and coordinating materials.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Collaborated with instructor to assist lesson and curriculum planning efforts.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
  • Kept abreast of latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
  • Assisted students with various needs from putting on coats to go outside to reviewing homework assignments.
  • Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
  • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Organized classroom library and art areas each day to keep classroom well-maintained.
  • Worked under direction of licensed teacher in and outside of classroom.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.

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  • Maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques.

Customer Service Associate and Cash Office

Meijer
Toledo, OH
06.1997 - 02.2000
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Offered basic technical support for clients on wide range of company products.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Cultivated customer loyalty, promoted repeat business and improved sales.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Fielded customer questions regarding available merchandise, sales, current prices and upcoming company changes.
  • Used company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems and find appropriate solutions.
  • Followed company policies, procedures and practices for accurate recordkeeping and loss prevention.
  • Sorted and counted coin and currency to make change for associates.
  • Trained new employees on proper cash routines, procedures and requirements.

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  • Investigated financial inconsistencies to solve discrepancies and reported to manager.
  • Balanced safe, prepared tills and prepared register bags for next sales date.
  • Set up, tested and balanced registers for front-end employees.
  • Trained new associates on POS system and key sales tactics to run cash office.
  • Verified cash flow and electronic transactions from credit card system to balance registers.
  • Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
  • Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
  • Supervised cashiers to boost customer service levels, check accurate balance for transactions, and promote smooth operations.
  • Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
  • Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.
  • Performed store opening, closing and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Led opening and closing procedures and conducted cashier drops, cash control, and vault monitoring.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Delivered backup coverage to provide customers with optimal support.
  • Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
  • Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.

Cleaner

Advanced Cleaning
Toledo, OH
03.1997 - 06.1997
  • Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
  • Handled equipment, chemicals and materials properly and with caution.
  • Delivered quality customer service to address urgent needs and cleaning requests.
  • Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
  • Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
  • Adhered to safety protocols, resulting in zero complaints, hazards or lost-time accidents.
  • Worked alongside other cleaners to complete jobs in corporate office buildings.
  • Worked on cleaning team to service hotels, offices and other commercial buildings.
  • Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
  • Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
  • Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
  • Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
  • Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
  • Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.

Assistant Store Manager

United Dairy Farmers
Springfield, Ohio
03.1992 - 02.1997
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
  • Analyzed and interpreted store trends to facilitate planning.
  • Attained expert level of product knowledge, becoming go-to person for major sales and vendor negotiations.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Reduced company expenditures and met budget targets by closely monitoring, tracking and controlling expenses.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Promoted professional growth and facilitated talent development of each associate to drive performance excellence.
  • Met or surpassed business targets regularly through employee engagement and forward-thinking planning.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.

Sales Associate

Video Game Exchange
Springfield, Ohio
04.1993 - 08.1994
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
  • Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Prepared large cash deposits with zero discrepancies.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
  • Worked alongside retail representatives to enhance product presentations and advertising collateral.
  • Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft.
  • Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
  • Tracked stock using company inventory management software.
  • Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands.

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  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.

Education

Urbana High School
Urbana, OH
06.1991

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Cooperative Attitude
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Problem Solving
  • Employee Training
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Work Task Prioritization
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Feedback Acceptance
  • Customer Transactions
  • Honest and Ethical
  • Payment Processing
  • Return and Exchange Processing
  • Goal Setting and Achievement
  • Team Collaboration
  • Creative Thinking
  • Relationship Building
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Checkout Station Oversight
  • Service Minded
  • Social Perception
  • Total Sales Reconciliation
  • Team Leadership
  • Active Listening
  • Till Counting
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Check Cashing
  • Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • Organizing and Distributing Materials
  • Organizational and Planning Skills
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Clear and Direct Communication
  • Computer Proficiency

References

Ashley Gildersleeve

Kohl's associate

734-244-3377


Donita Auxter

Little Lamb Preschool Director

734-735-6894

dauxter@charter.net


Timeline

Point of Sale Associate

Kohl's
02.2018 - Current

Assistant Teacher

Little Lamb Preschool
08.2006 - 06.2015

Customer Service Associate and Cash Office

Meijer
06.1997 - 02.2000

Cleaner

Advanced Cleaning
03.1997 - 06.1997

Sales Associate

Video Game Exchange
04.1993 - 08.1994

Assistant Store Manager

United Dairy Farmers
03.1992 - 02.1997

Urbana High School
Michell Beattie