Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awardsactivities
Previousjobs
Certification
CPR certified
Timeline
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Sarah Mays

Ames,IA

Summary

To not look at jobs from a financial aspect, but as a learning opportunity. Future plans; Skills Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager

Pancheros
11.2023 - Current
  • I was the shift manager and was responsible for closing the store
  • Tasks included; facilitating the shift and creating an efficient, clean, and organized environment for not only the customers, but for the employees as well
  • As the night ended, I would count the registers down and put the money in the safe, proceeding with setting the alarm and locking the store.

Cashier

Casey’s General Store
05.2021 - 02.2022
  • Clean, stock, organize, and provide excellent customer service whilst customers check out their items
  • Tasks: Being responsible for checking items out and managing the cash register, in addition, I provide excellent customer service and inform others about our rewards program to assist in financial benefits.

United States Census Bureau
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • This job's objective was to inform our citizens about political parties, current economic data in this country, and how the people can utilize that information or help support
  • Tasks: I would go door to door and inform my fellow neighbors about the concepts listed above, the intent is to represent the company in a light and favorable manner.

Basketball Manager

DMACC employee
08.2019 - 01.2021
  • To create an organized and efficient way to help the team play to the best of their ability, and to provide assistance for the head and assistant coaches
  • Tasks: I came to every practice and game (away or home)
  • I ran the shot clock, helped with defense drills, filled waters, provided ice packs, and filmed the games for later reference
  • In addition, I was responsible for submitting the statistics of every player to the coach on a weekly basis.

Education

Bachelors Journalism and Mass Communications- current -

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Liberal Arts AA -

DMACC
Boone, IA
01.2021

Regular Diploma -

Johnston High school
Johnston, IA
05.2019

Skills

  • Money Handling
  • Customer Relations
  • Team motivation
  • Product and service knowledge

Awardsactivities

  • I received a President's list certificate from DMACC for Fall of 2019 Requirements: 4.0
  • I received a Dean's list certificate from DMACC for Spring 2020
  • Foundations scholar: 2019 - 2021
  • I was the President of The College Republican at DMACC, and the Vice President of the Student activities council.
  • I am a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honors society: 2020 - Current Requirements: 3.5 gpa
  • In highschool I was the senior advisor for Students for Change, and I was also a member of Investing in my future. Lastly, I was in the youth program at the Evelyn K Davis Center.
  • In addition, I was also the Vice President for Zeta Phi Beta sorority inc. Years: 2017- 2019

Previousjobs

  • Pancheros, Grimes, Team lead, 11/2018, 01/2020, This is a job I had in high school, in order to have a form of economic independence. Objective: I was the shift manager and was responsible for closing the store. Tasks included; facilitating the shift and creating an efficient, clean, and organized environment for not only the customers, but for the employees as well. As the night ended, I would count the registers down and put the money in the safe, proceeding with setting the alarm and locking the store.
  • DMACC employee, Boone, Basketball Manager, 08/2019, 2021, Objective: To create an organized and efficient way to help the team play to the best of their ability, and to provide assistance for the head and assistant coaches. Tasks: I came to every practice and game (away or home). I ran the shot clock, helped with defense drills, filled waters, provided ice packs, and filmed the games for later reference. In addition, I was responsible for submitting the statistics of every player to the coach on a weekly basis.
  • United States Census Bureau, Boone, 11/2020, 02/2021, This job's objective was to inform our citizens about political parties, current economic data in this country, and how the people can utilize that information or help support. Tasks: I would go door to door and inform my fellow neighbors about the concepts listed above, the intent is to represent the company in a light and favorable manner.
  • Casey’s General Store, Ames, Cashier, 05/2021, 02/2022, Objective: Clean, stock, organize, and provide excellent customer service whilst customers check out their items. Tasks: Being responsible for checking items out and managing the cash register, in addition, I provide excellent customer service and inform others about our rewards program to assist in financial benefits.

Certification

CPR Certified

CPR certified

Achieved in May 2024

Renewal in May 2026

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Pancheros
11.2023 - Current

Cashier

Casey’s General Store
05.2021 - 02.2022

United States Census Bureau
11.2020 - 02.2021

Basketball Manager

DMACC employee
08.2019 - 01.2021

Bachelors Journalism and Mass Communications- current -

Iowa State University

Liberal Arts AA -

DMACC

Regular Diploma -

Johnston High school
Sarah Mays