Robin Bryant
Madison,TN
Summary
Efficient Cashier, Team player and Seamstress with great planning, problem-solving and multitasking skills. Proven history of sewing garment parts, maintaining quality in completed products and meeting or exceeding productivity goals. Skilled in overlock, cover stitch and zig-zag machine operations.
Dedicated, knowledgeable about constructing, labeling and decorating products in deadline-driven production settings. Possesses technical skills that include zipper installation, fabric cut and sew construction. Interprets patterns and operates sewing equipment to create products to specification.
Trainable and willing to learn any necessary skills needed to be an effective team player.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Front End Team Lead
Hobby Lobby
Madison, TN
08.2024 - Current
- Led front-end team to enhance customer experience through effective merchandising and product placement.
- Trained new associates to become effective team players.
- Scheduled shifts and breaks for all cashiers.
- Broke change and managed cash safe
- Ran refund register proficiently.
Seamtress
Self Employed
Phoenix, AZ
01.1990 - Current
- Drew patterns and cut fabric pieces, assembled and sewed to create wearable garment.
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
- Altered and hemmed men's and women's garments to create custom-fitted styles.
- Altered patterns to fit client requirements.
- Repaired and replaced defective garment parts, including pockets, pocket flags and coat linings.
- Created new garments based on established parameters or specific body measurements.
- Repaired garments and corrected construction mistakes.
- Measured parts such as sleeves or pant legs and marked or pin-folded alteration lines.
- Provided high-quality alteration and repairs for clothing.
Store Manager
Sara Lee Bakery Group
Albuquerque, NM
03.2004 - 05.2009
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Managed all aspects of store operations, including organization, maintenance and purchasing functions.
- Answered questions about store policies and concerns to support positive customer experiences.
- Completed routine store inventories.
- Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
- Examined merchandise to verify correct pricing and attractive displays.
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
- Managed weekly inventory transactions.
- Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
- Submitted orders for new inventory.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Cashier, Front End Supervisor, Department Manager
Kmart
Roswell, NM
02.1992 - 10.1998
- Monitored cash movements to minimize security risks and maintain tight controls with upper management.
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
- Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Promoted importance of security and customer tracking to minimize store losses.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Helped customers complete purchases, and locate items.
In Seam Operator
Levi Strauss & Co
Roswell, NM
05.1987 - 06.1989
- Operated industrial serger safely and efficiently in a assembly line
- Sewed inseam together on jeans in a assembly operation
Education
High School Diploma -
Granby High School
Norfolk, VA06.1978
Associate of Arts - Clothing Construction And Design
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA12.1980
Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems
Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell
Roswell, NM05.1990
Skills
- Written Communication
- Conflict resolution
- Verbal and written communication
- Detail-oriented
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Customer service
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management
- Cash counting
- Listening skills
- Cash handling
- Relationship building and management
- Training and mentoring
- Cash register operation
- Administrative skills
- Team supervision
- Opening and closing procedures
- Display setup
- Order management
Timeline
Front End Team Lead
Hobby Lobby
08.2024 - Current
Store Manager
Sara Lee Bakery Group
03.2004 - 05.2009
Cashier, Front End Supervisor, Department Manager
Kmart
02.1992 - 10.1998
Seamtress
Self Employed
01.1990 - Current
In Seam Operator
Levi Strauss & Co
05.1987 - 06.1989
High School Diploma -
Granby High School
Associate of Arts - Clothing Construction And Design
Norfolk State University
Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems
Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell