Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Orlana Watson

Queens,New York

Summary

Driven professional with a proven track record at Family Dollar, enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining operations. Excelled in money handling and fostering team motivation, achieving a significant reduction in cash discrepancies. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to excellence, leveraging product and service knowledge for continuous improvement.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Family Dollar
04.2024 - 09.2024
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various projects tasks.
  • Monitored sales trends to adjust pricing strategies for optimal profitability.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.

Retail Sales Associate

Primark
12.2024 - 01.2025
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Assisted in managing inventory levels, accurately processing shipments, and restocking merchandise as needed.

Cashier

Family Dollar
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • 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.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.

Office Assistant

Sabita Balloo Income Tax Services
07.2022 - 02.2023
  • Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
  • Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
  • Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by organizing and maintaining filing systems both digitally and physically.
  • Improved data accuracy, entering and updating records in the database with a keen eye for detail.
  • Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York, Oakland Gardens, NY
06.2026

High School Diploma -

Mathematics Science Research And Technology Magnet High School, Cambria Heights, NY
06.2023

Skills

  • Money Handling
  • Customer Relations
  • Team Motivation
  • Product and service knowledge
  • Organization
  • Team Motivation
  • Staff Management
  • Staff Supervision
  • Retail Operations
  • Team Leadership
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem Resolution
  • Organizational Skills

Timeline

Retail Sales Associate - Primark
12.2024 - 01.2025
Assistant Manager - Family Dollar
04.2024 - 09.2024
Cashier - Family Dollar
11.2023 - 04.2024
Office Assistant - Sabita Balloo Income Tax Services
07.2022 - 02.2023
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York - Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
Mathematics Science Research And Technology Magnet High School - High School Diploma,
Orlana Watson