Payton Allen
Gibson City, IL,IL
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
Dorothy Jane Boutique
10.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
After-School Teacher
St. John Lutheran School
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Organized and supervised games and recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development in children.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
Hostess
Hamilton Walkers
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
Education
Elementary Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12-2026
General Studies
Parkland College
Champaign, IL05-2024
Skills
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
Certification
Food Handlers
Timeline
Sales Associate
Dorothy Jane Boutique
10.2024 - Current
After-School Teacher
St. John Lutheran School
10.2023 - 05.2024
Hostess
Hamilton Walkers
06.2022 - 06.2023
Elementary Education
Illinois State University
General Studies
Parkland College