Samantha Meech
Charleston,SC
Summary
Knowledgeable retail professional driven to foster top performance and committed to service excellence. Ready to learn new skills from dynamic team and bring value through retail experience. Acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability. Eye for identifying and correcting errors and detail-oriented. Dedicated with strong work ethic and resourceful nature
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Free People
03.2024 - Current
- Enhanced customer experience by providing exceptional service and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Strengthened team performance by conducting regular training sessions on product knowledge and sales techniques.
- Streamlined inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment of merchandise.
- Managed daily cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy in transactions and preventing losses due to discrepancies.
- Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
- Oriented newly hired employees by providing company information, facilitating onboarding processes and establishing position-related requirements.
Accounts Assistant
JG Real Estate
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements.
- Completed weekly check runs and maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions into accounting system.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Prepared itemized statements, bills or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
Server
Yards Brewing
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Assistant Manager/Buyer
Uptown Cheapskate
01.2018 - 11.2021
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
Server/Hostess
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
Education
Currently Enrolled
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SCHigh School Diploma -
Heath High School
Heath, OH06.2013
Skills
- Active Listening
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Organization and Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Accounts Administration
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Customer Service Management
- Product ordering
- Creativity and Originality
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Free People
03.2024 - Current
Server
Yards Brewing
07.2022 - 08.2023
Accounts Assistant
JG Real Estate
01.2022 - 12.2023
Assistant Manager/Buyer
Uptown Cheapskate
01.2018 - 11.2021
Server/Hostess
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
08.2015 - 01.2018
Currently Enrolled
Trident Technical College
High School Diploma -
Heath High School
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