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Sara Gilcrest

Campbell ,TX

Summary

Customer-focused candidate eager to put excellent communication and interpersonal skills into practice. Handles reservations and seating arrangements Trainable and committed to creating warm and inviting atmosphere. Responsible Cashier proficient in handling money, restocking merchandise and helping customers locate products. History of keeping work areas clean, neat and professionally arranged. Good listening skills combined with attentive and detail-oriented nature. Goal-oriented individual versed in greeting high-volume of customers and recommending merchandise based on individual requirements. Skilled at creating displays to promote higher sales, completing cash register transactions and maintaining accurate records of all transactions.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Hostess

Wings N More Deacon
06.2023 - Current
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
  • Accommodated special seating requests for guests to enhance satisfaction.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.

Paraprofessional

Lone Oak ISD
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.

Server

The Tincup Tavern
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.

Teacher

The Sunshine Center
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.

Physical Therapy Aide

Hulsey Therapy Services
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Coordinated daily activities of patients to support them in their individual care programs.
  • Enforced safety procedures with all patients.
  • Performed electrical stimulation, ultrasounds, matrix, myofascial release and spot massages to improve patient movement and functions.
  • Conferred with staff to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment.
  • Recorded patient status in progress notes.

Personal Shopper

Brookshires Grocery Co
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Maintained high satisfaction ratings by completing orders quickly and making good selections for customers.
  • Reviewed customer orders closely to locate desired items and checked app regularly to identify changes.
  • Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
  • Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.

Sales Associate

NRS World
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.

Cashier

Atwoods Ranch & Home
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

Cashier

Brookshires Grocery Co
07.2019 - 04.2021
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.

Education

No Degree - Education

Paris Junior College
Paris, TX

No Degree - Kinesiology

Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX

No Degree - General Studies

Paris Junior College
Paris, TX

High School Diploma -

Campbell High School
Campbell, TX
05.2021

Skills

  • Check Payment Processing
  • Table Setting Knowledge
  • Bar Terminology
  • Menu Memorization
  • Greeting and Escorting Guests
  • Billing and Payment Processing
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Cash and Transaction Handling
  • Train Staff
  • Guest Accommodations
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Timeline

Hostess

Wings N More Deacon
06.2023 - Current

Paraprofessional

Lone Oak ISD
08.2022 - 05.2023

Server

The Tincup Tavern
05.2022 - 05.2023

Teacher

The Sunshine Center
03.2022 - 08.2022

Physical Therapy Aide

Hulsey Therapy Services
01.2022 - 03.2022

Personal Shopper

Brookshires Grocery Co
10.2021 - 01.2022

Sales Associate

NRS World
08.2021 - 10.2021

Cashier

Atwoods Ranch & Home
04.2021 - 08.2021

Cashier

Brookshires Grocery Co
07.2019 - 04.2021

No Degree - Education

Paris Junior College

No Degree - Kinesiology

Texas Woman's University

No Degree - General Studies

Paris Junior College

High School Diploma -

Campbell High School
Sara Gilcrest