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Sakeena Owens

Sakeena Owens

Raleigh,NC

Summary

  • My Life Philosophy
  • Journalism is about telling the truth, educating the public, and holding those in power accountable.
  • passionate about contributing to a media organization committed to delivering unbiased news and empowering the public with knowledge as it becomes available to the public.
  • Strengths
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Utilized analytical thinking skills to research and gather accurate information for news stories, resulting in well-informed and comprehensive reports.
  • Adaptability
  • Adapted quickly to fast-paced news environments and changing priorities, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality multimedia content.
  • Collaboration
  • Collaborated effectively with diverse teams of journalists, photographers, and videographers to produce compelling multimedia stories, fostering a positive and creative work environment.

Motivated student eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cashier

Thompson hospitality services
Raleigh, NC
03.2018 - Current
  • Provided immediate assistance to customers upon arrival.
  • Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
  • Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
  • Performed opening and closing procedures including counting cash drawers and preparing deposits.
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by management.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.

Marketing Door to Door

LEI Home Enhancements
Raleigh, NC
05.2016 - 04.2017
  • Presented products in a professional manner to prospective customers.
  • Developed relationships with clients through door-to-door sales visits.
  • Demonstrated product features and benefits to potential customers.
  • Distributed product samples or literature detailing products or services.
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions related to sales techniques.
  • Participated in sales presentations, explaining and showcasing positive features and advantages of products or services.
  • Convinced clients to purchase products or services by following persuasive script.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Cashier

Walgreens
Raleigh, NC
02.2010 - 05.2016
  • Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
  • Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
  • Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
  • Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by management.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
  • Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication

University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ
05-2024

Ewing High School
Ewing NJ
06-2005

Skills

  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Guest inquiries
  • Sales expertise
  • Customer assistance
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Merchandise exchange
  • Dependability and reliability
  • Point of sale operation
  • Payment processing
  • Refunds and exchanges
  • Payment collection
  • Transaction handling
  • Cash handling expertise
  • Sales transactions
  • POS system operations
  • Customer service
  • Professionalism and courtesy

Affiliations

  • photography

self taught Photographer, passionate about highlighting the subjects of my lenses in the best way possible, whether it is people, or products. I have developed a distinct approach to working to the specific needs and other professionals in the field to create the best images.Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, and Aurora HDR.

  • Enjoys doing research to find the truth behind the story
  • Enjoys writing press releases
  • Has a strong knowledge of movies ,music and television content

Certification

  • Completion of the NBCU Academy online course Fundamentals of Journalism -June 23rd 2024
  • Completion of the NBCU Academy online course Completion of the NBCU Academy online course Bilingual Journalism : Covering Latino communies -June 25th 2024

pofolio

  • https://www.clippings.me/sakeenaowens23

Websites

Timeline

Cashier

Thompson hospitality services
03.2018 - Current

Marketing Door to Door

LEI Home Enhancements
05.2016 - 04.2017

Cashier

Walgreens
02.2010 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication

University of Arizona Global Campus

Ewing High School

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