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Education
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Shaunetta Thiessen

Shelbyville,KY

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier

Dollar Tree Stores
02.2024 - Current
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Improved transaction speed without sacrificing accuracy by staying up-to-date on product pricing changes.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

Assets Protection Associate

Walmart
01.2024 - 02.2024


  • Monitored and analyzed customer behavior to identify and respond to potential theft and fraud incidents.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Healthcare Customer Service Representative

TTEC
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Expedited service times with effective triage of incoming calls, directing patients to the correct department or resource.
  • Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
  • Boosted customer retention by promptly handling complaints and providing appropriate solutions.
  • Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
  • Filed and maintained patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Increased first-call resolution rates by carefully listening to customers'' needs and providing accurate information based on their inquiries.
  • Investigated insurance claims denials and appeals.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by handling various types of medical claims and benefits across multiple specialties while maintaining accuracy.

Operations Manager

Dollar Tree Stores
12.2019 - 09.2023
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Implemented new inventory management system to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Taught employees fundamentals of register use, merchandise scanning and customer service.
  • Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
  • Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
  • Managed cash registers, ensuring accurate accounting and reducing discrepancies in daily reports.
  • Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
  • Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
  • Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
  • Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
  • Prepared bank deposit slips accurately and efficiently for submission to financial institutions on a daily basis.

Warehouse Worker

Beacon Staffing Services
01.2010 - 12.2010
  • Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
  • Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
  • Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
  • Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
  • Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
  • Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
  • Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles for safety.
  • Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
  • Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
  • Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to securely move boxes and packages from inventory to delivery area.
  • Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns.
  • Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
  • Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
  • Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
  • Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
  • Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
  • Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
  • Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
  • Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
  • Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
  • Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
  • Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
  • Collaborated with other movers when loading large equipment to prevent potential accidents.
  • Checked cargo before transportation and determined if items adhered to proper regulation standards.
  • Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
  • Carried necessary tools and supplies to transportation vehicles and returned to proper storage areas after use.

Customer Service Representative

Saks Fifth Ave
01.1999 - 10.2000
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Answered inbound calls, chats and emails to facilitate customer service.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints.
  • Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
  • Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.
  • De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
  • Fielded customer complaints and queries, fast-tracking for problem resolution.
  • Used proven techniques to de-escalate angry customers during telephone interactions.
  • Made outbound calls to obtain account information.
  • Improved customer service wait times to mitigate complaints.
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
  • Assisted customers with making payments or establishing payment plans to bring accounts current.
  • Upheld quality control policies and procedures to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments and provided payment option setup assistance.
  • Educated customers on special pricing opportunities and company offerings.
  • Escalated customer concerns, issues and requirements to supervisors for immediate rectification.
  • Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
  • Set up and activated customer accounts.
  • Consulted with customers to resolve service and billing issues.

Clerical Assistant

MCRID
09.1997 - 08.1998
  • Answered multi-line telephone system and routed calls to appropriate personnel.
  • Kept meticulous records on funding and budgeting for department.
  • Compiled human resources information and swag bags for new personnel.
  • Answered office phone and emails to schedule appointments, answer questions and document information.
  • Created reports and other types of documentation, which often contained sensitive and confidential data.
  • Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders.
  • Directed clients and guests to correct departments, rooms and staff members.
  • Kept office records organized and supplies well-stocked for optimal team performance.
  • Automated office operations while managing record tracking and data communications.
  • Prepared shipping packages by printing packing labels and verifying orders.
  • Provided exemplary training in office procedures and policies to new employees.
  • Processed accounts payable and accounts receivable updates to maintain current financial records.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Computer and Information Sciences

Harford Community College, Bel Air, MD

High School Diploma -

Aberdeen High School, Aberdeen, ID
06.1997

Skills

  • Staff Management & Training
  • Decision Making
  • Team Leadership
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Assignment Delegation
  • Records Organization and Management
  • POS system operations
  • Bank Deposits

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancement

Timeline

Cashier - Dollar Tree Stores
02.2024 - Current
Assets Protection Associate - Walmart
01.2024 - 02.2024
Healthcare Customer Service Representative - TTEC
09.2023 - 01.2024
Operations Manager - Dollar Tree Stores
12.2019 - 09.2023
Warehouse Worker - Beacon Staffing Services
01.2010 - 12.2010
Customer Service Representative - Saks Fifth Ave
01.1999 - 10.2000
Clerical Assistant - MCRID
09.1997 - 08.1998
Harford Community College - Some College (No Degree), Computer and Information Sciences
Aberdeen High School - High School Diploma,
Shaunetta Thiessen