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Shinji Sugimoto

Lynnwood,WA

Summary

Dynamic customer service professional with extensive experience at QFC Grocery, excelling in point-of-sale operations and cash handling. Proven track record of enhancing customer satisfaction through personalized service and effective problem-solving. Skilled in promoting sales and managing customer relationships, consistently delivering exceptional results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier

QFC Grocery
Bothell, WA
06.2018 - 04.2025
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
  • Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
  • Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.

Water Meter Reader

City of Bellevue Parks Department
Bellevue, WA
06.1993 - 09.2017
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while performing duties.
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment used during job duties.
  • Maintained accurate records of meter readings and customer information.
  • Resolved issues between customers and utility companies regarding billing disputes.
  • Assisted in the installation and replacement of new water meters as needed.
  • Cleaned, lubricated, calibrated, and tested water meters on a regular basis.
  • Assisted in training newly hired personnel in proper procedures for reading meters.
  • Responded promptly to emergency calls involving broken pipes or flooding incidents.
  • Provided excellent customer service when interacting with customers.
  • Verified accuracy of meter readings against billing data for discrepancies.

Seafood Wrapper

Uwajimaya
Redmond, WA
01.1992 - 05.1993
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.

Customer Engagement Specialist Good

Alderwood Fred Meyer
LYNNWOOD, WA
6.8-2020 - 5.3-2025

Welcomed customers upon arrival and farewell, ensuring a positive experience.
Requested receipts for unbagged merchandise to verify purchases.
Checked for unpaid items when door alarm activated, deterring theft.
Engaged with homeless individuals to clarify receipt requirements during checkout.

Education

Joyrnalism, English

College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA

Skills

  • Point-of-sale operation
  • Customer service
  • Cash handling
  • Inventory management
  • Sales promotion
  • Customer relationship management

Languages

English, Japanese and Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Cashier

QFC Grocery
06.2018 - 04.2025

Water Meter Reader

City of Bellevue Parks Department
06.1993 - 09.2017

Seafood Wrapper

Uwajimaya
01.1992 - 05.1993

Customer Engagement Specialist Good

Alderwood Fred Meyer
6.8-2020 - 5.3-2025

Joyrnalism, English

College of San Mateo