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Sarah Burnette

Galax,VA

Summary

Proven leader in customer service and cash handling, adept at training and mentoring teams for increased productivity at Lowes Home Improvement. Excels in high-pressure environments, demonstrating exceptional multitasking and communication skills. Achieved significant improvements in customer satisfaction and shopping experience through adaptability and a positive attitude.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Cashier

Lowes Home Improvment
Galax, VA
07.2023 - Current
  • Mentored new cashiers, providing comprehensive training that resulted in increased productivity.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, return items, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with professionalism and empathy, working diligently toward satisfactory resolutions.

Wait Staff Member

Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
Wytheville, VA
12.2020 - 09.2021
  • Checked back with customers during meals to ensure satisfaction with food and service.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner in order to maintain a positive atmosphere.
  • Complied with health department regulations regarding sanitation standards when handling food items.

Waitress

Macado's Restaurant
Galax
05.2018 - 07.2021
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.

Mainline Cashier

Hardee's
Galax, VA
05.2015 - 07.2016
  • Trained new employees on how to use cash registers, prepare orders and provide excellent customer service.
  • Performed opening, closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning counters, tables, floors at the end of each shift.
  • Inspected orders to make sure they were accurate before handing them to customers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Alice Lloyd College
Pippa Passes, KY
04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Alice Lloyd College
Pippa Passes, KY
04.2021

High School Diploma -

Carroll County High School
Hillsville, VA
05.2016

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Time management strength
  • Cash Handling
  • Verbal/written communication
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Training and coaching
  • Multi-tasking skill
  • Adaptability and Dependability

Volunteer Work

  • 2022 - 2023 Basseterre Animal Rescue Centre - Basseterre, St. Kitts
  • 2018 - 2020 Mountain View Veterinary Clinic - Woodlawn, VA
  • 2014 - 2017 Twin County Humane Society - Southwest , VA

Timeline

Head Cashier

Lowes Home Improvment
07.2023 - Current

Wait Staff Member

Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
12.2020 - 09.2021

Waitress

Macado's Restaurant
05.2018 - 07.2021

Mainline Cashier

Hardee's
05.2015 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Alice Lloyd College

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Alice Lloyd College

High School Diploma -

Carroll County High School
Sarah Burnette