Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer work
Timeline
Cashier

Paris Whalum

Homewood,IL

Summary

Proven team player with a track record of reliability demonstrated at Burlington Coat Factory through exceptional customer service and flexible availability; capable of filling in on short notice. Excels in organizational abilities and team collaboration, with intermediate Spanish speaking skills enhancing communication. Motivated individual offering strong work ethic and punctuality. Using organizational and team collaboration skills to improve work. Ready and willing to engage in many different activities of present interest as well as possible future interest. Interested in engaging in other hands-on experiences like internships.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier

Burlington Coat Factory Department Store
05.2024 - Current
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer 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.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.

Team Member

Checkers and Rally's
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Actively performed managerial duties training new employees, assisting with inventory counts, and transferring product to other stores.
  • Provided exceptional support to colleagues by sharing knowledge, offering assistance, and fostering teamwork.

Cashier

Kohls Department Store
04.2023 - 05.2023
  • 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.
  • Maintained balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at end of each shift.

Babysitter

Young's Family Daycare
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Maintained clean and organized environment to ensure well-being of children under care.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
  • Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.

Education

No Degree -

Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Flossmoor, IL
06.2025

Skills

    Reliability and punctuality

    Written and verbal communication

    Organizational abilities

    Attention to Detail

    Team Collaboration

    Punctual and Reliable

    Dedicated and Hardworking

    Intermediate Spanish speaking skills

    Constructive self-criticism

Volunteer work

  • Fuddruckers, August 2019 - May 2020
  • Nicole Tillman/Keller Williams Realty, July 2021 - Present
  • Blue Pearl Candle Shop, November 2021
  • Homewood Flossmoor's School Garden, June 2024
  • Iron Oaks BubbleOlogy, July 2024

Timeline

Cashier

Burlington Coat Factory Department Store
05.2024 - Current

Team Member

Checkers and Rally's
05.2023 - 08.2024

Cashier

Kohls Department Store
04.2023 - 05.2023

Babysitter

Young's Family Daycare
06.2022 - 08.2022

No Degree -

Homewood-Flossmoor High School

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