Sarah Knight

• Verified the condition of products received.
• Displayed and stocked merchandise by organizing on the sales floor according to aisle location.
• Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 30 pounds.
• Readied items for customers by affixing tags and preparing merchandise shelf labels.
• Alternated goods in inventory by observing a first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
• Created and changed sales floor signs to show current pricing and support product promotions.
• Worked with inventory software to maintain accurate inventory counts.
• Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
• Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
• Maintained effective team member communication.

Event Coordinator

• Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
• Managed event logistics and operations.
• Coordinated schedules and timelines for events, staff, and volunteers.
• Communicated with service providers and vendors to obtain price quotes.
• Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to event needs and requirements.
• Created and managed budgets, efficiently allocating resources for planned events.
• Performed event coordination for larger events and gatherings.
• Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
• Developed written and verbal communication of event details for all levels of event involvement.
• Developed post-event SWOT reports to determine the effectiveness of each event.

Food and Resource Center Coordinator

• Assessed community needs and identified resources that would help others.
• Partnered with local organizations to expand efforts and aid those in the community.
• Collaborated with staff to plan, organize, and execute food pantry operations.
• Developed and implemented training programs for volunteers to successfully run food pantry.
• Provided leadership, guidance and support to volunteers.
• Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve overall operations for growth.
• Managed volunteer schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
• Kept facility compliant with cleanliness, health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations.
• Restocked and rotated food based on first in first out policies and maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering goods as needed.
• Verified food met standards for quality before serving to guests.
• Handled guests concerns effectively and knowledgeably to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.

• Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
• Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons. Balanced and record accurate transactions at end of shift.
• Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
• Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
• Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
• Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
• Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
• Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.