Sara Staker
Tremont,Illinois
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
Osco Pharmacy
Normal, Illinois
08.2025 - Current
- Processed prescriptions accurately and efficiently for diverse customer needs.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing medications and managing inventory levels.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for optimal workflow.
- Operated pharmacy software for prescription management and patient records.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues with professionalism and empathy.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
Sales Associate/Assistant Manager
Abe's Inc
Lincoln, IL
08.2008 - 07.2025
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Collected and entered various forms of data pertaining to inventory levels, customer count, and numbers of different promotions.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure optimal store operations.
- Handled customer complaints and resolved issues promptly.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Completed inventory management tasks, such as stock replenishment and cycle counts, to ensure product availability.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided expert knowledge.
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently at the register.
- Maintained organized sales floor and ensured product displays were appealing.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly to ensure satisfaction.
- Restocked merchandise regularly to maintain inventory levels on the sales floor.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
Retail Associate
Cracker Barrel
Morton, IL
08.2008 - 05.2011
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Managed inventory effectively, ensuring proper stock levels and timely replenishment of merchandise.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
Busgirl/ dish/ wait tables
Blue Dog Inn
Lincoln, IL
08.2004 - 08.2008
- Assisted servers by clearing tables and resetting for new guests.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to expedite food delivery to tables.
- Communicated effectively with team members to support service needs.
- Monitored dining area for customer needs and addressed promptly.
Education
Completed Course Work. - Business Administration
Illinois Central College
East PeoriaSkills
- Excellent people skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Data collection/record keeping
- Excellent verbal/ written skills
- Calm demeanor when pressure rises
- Adaptability
- Inventory management
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
Osco Pharmacy
08.2025 - Current
Sales Associate/Assistant Manager
Abe's Inc
08.2008 - 07.2025
Retail Associate
Cracker Barrel
08.2008 - 05.2011
Busgirl/ dish/ wait tables
Blue Dog Inn
08.2004 - 08.2008
Completed Course Work. - Business Administration
Illinois Central College