Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
References
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Samantha Lacey

Sheridan

Summary

Hardworking Sales Associate committed to driving high sales in both slow and busy shifts. Organized and patient individual polished in handling customer complaints and replenishing stock. Flexible and outgoing team player commended for demonstrating honesty and integrity with customers, team members and supervisors.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1991
1991
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sales Associate

Walmart
Sheridan
08.2013 - Current
  • Assisted customers in locating products and answering inquiries.
  • Maintained clean and organized sales floor for optimal shopping experience.
  • Operated cash register and processed transactions accurately.

Help customers with their purchases such as bread items or any other item they can not find

Training Coordinator

Walmart
Sheridan
03.2010 - 07.2013
  • Designed and implemented training programs for new associates across various departments.
  • Coordinated logistics for training sessions, ensuring resources and materials were prepared.
  • Collaborated with management to identify training needs and develop targeted content.

Cashier

Walmart
Sheridan
07.1996 - 07.2013
  • Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently at a busy retail environment.
  • Maintained organized cash register area, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for customers.
  • Handled cash, credit, and electronic payments while following company policies.
  • Monitored inventory levels at the register, alerting management of low stock items.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, maintaining a positive shopping experience for all.
  • Collaborated with team members to manage peak hours effectively and reduce wait times.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
  • Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
  • Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
  • Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
  • Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
  • Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
  • Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
  • Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
  • Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
  • Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
  • Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
  • Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
  • Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
  • Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
  • Established or identified prices of goods and services and tabulated bills with optical price scanners and cash registers.
  • Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.

Department Manager

Walmart
Sheridan
07.1998 - 07.2012
  • Managed daily operations and workflow of department staff and resources.
  • Trained and mentored team members to improve service and efficiency.
  • Oversaw inventory management and ensured stock availability for customers.

Education

Associate of Science - Animal Science

Sheridan College
Sheridan, WY
01.1990 - 07.1992

Sheridan High
Sheridan, WY

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Point-of-sale operation
  • Visual merchandising
  • Inventory management

Accomplishments

  • While being a department manager in Hardware I achieved the first million dollars in sales for my department

Affiliations

  • For many years was a bowler and also ran the children leagues from 2020 to 2021.
  • Also I was secretary for the Sheridan Race car association from 1994 to 1995 but stayed active in the club for many more years until 1999

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sales Associate

Walmart
08.2013 - Current

Training Coordinator

Walmart
03.2010 - 07.2013

Department Manager

Walmart
07.1998 - 07.2012

Cashier

Walmart
07.1996 - 07.2013

Associate of Science - Animal Science

Sheridan College
01.1990 - 07.1992

Sheridan High