Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
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Sarah Towns

Sarah Towns

Lucerne,CA

Summary

Honest Cashier skilled at managing money, merchandising stock and assisting customers with locating desired items. Excellent oral and written communication, listening and time management skills with strong attention to detail and superior work ethic. Consistently accurate in drawer reconciliation.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Store Associate

Marshalls & HomeGoods
Lakeport, California
05.2025 - 07.2025
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries and selection.
  • Organized merchandise displays to enhance store presentation.
  • Operated cash register, processing transactions efficiently.
  • Ensured cleanliness and organization of sales floor areas.
  • Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional, and polite support for sales and service needs.
  • Stocked, replenished, and organized inventory to keep store merchandise fresh.
  • Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, pricing and availability.
  • Performed daily opening and closing procedures for store operation.
  • Assigned duties such as restocking shelves or cleaning work areas to team members.
  • Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers, and enhance sales.
  • Operated scanning equipment for price checks and stock replenishment.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve customer service techniques.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
  • Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.

Cashier

Raley’s
Ukiah, California
06.2024 - 03.2025
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided recommendations for shopping needs.
  • Processed returns and exchanges, adhering to store policies and guidelines.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Restocked shelves and maintained inventory levels regularly.
  • Unloaded and moved merchandise to maintain aisles and set up product displays.
  • Performed daily opening and closing procedures for store operation.
  • Counted cash, made change, and stored coupons to keep organized and balanced cash register drawer.
  • Answered incoming calls regarding product inquiries or orders.

Cashier

Safeway
Oakhurst, California
08.2018 - 12.2020
  • Managed cash register operations, ensuring accurate transactions and customer service.
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided recommendations for shopping needs.
  • Handled cash, credit, and debit transactions following company procedures.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.

Education

Yosemite High School
Oakhurst, CA

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cash handling
  • Inventory management
  • Register operations
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Point-of-sale system operation
  • Upselling techniques
  • Conflict resolution
  • Flexible schedule adaptability
  • Cross-department sales
  • Inventory control
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Retail merchandising expertise
  • Backroom organization
  • Display building
  • Customer assistance
  • Teamwork

Affiliations

  • Artist
  • Gardening
  • Community oriented
  • Photography
  • Home design
  • Animal lover
  • Nature lover
  • Cooking and baking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Store Associate

Marshalls & HomeGoods
05.2025 - 07.2025

Cashier

Raley’s
06.2024 - 03.2025

Cashier

Safeway
08.2018 - 12.2020

Yosemite High School