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Sophie Parkinson

Prescott Valley,Arizona

Summary

Professional with solid experience and well-prepared for academic endeavors. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within diverse teams and adapt to changing needs seamlessly. Skilled in research, time management, and critical thinking, with strong focus on achieving measurable results. Reliable and driven, bringing proactive approach to all tasks and responsibilities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier/Flooring Specialist/MET

Home Depot
06.2021 - Current
  • To check out customers
  • Help customers find what they need
  • Schedule measures for flooring installs
  • Cut blinds
  • Schedule blinds measures
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
  • Improved overall store appearance by performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning shelves, updating signage, and reporting damaged fixtures for repair or replacement.
  • Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
  • Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
  • Assisted customers in locating desired items or suggesting suitable alternatives when necessary, contributing to an elevated shopping experience.
  • Contributed to a safe and welcoming shopping environment by adhering to store policies, addressing potential hazards, and maintaining clean, orderly merchandise displays.

Playground Aide

Coyote Springs Elementary School
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Watch the playground for injuries
  • Watch for students that need help
  • Let students in if they needed to use the bathroom
  • Blow the whistle for students to line up for class

Summer Camp Counselor/Teacher Aide

Mountain Oak School
06.2023 - 11.2023
  • Make the lesson plans for each group of children
  • Make sure other counselors are prepared and have lessons ready
  • Kept areas clean and organized
  • Made sure that children were safe
  • Make plans for field trips and drive students to and from field trips
  • Make copies for the teacher
  • Make sure that students are paying attention in class
  • Help students walk from one classroom to the next
  • Watch the students who came early to school and stay late with those who had clubs
  • Handle paperwork for students who were in clubs

Replenishment/PT Manager

Michaels
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Help unload truck
  • Get the product out of boxes
  • Products on the shelves
  • Help customers find what they are looking for

Shift Lead

Papa John's
03.2020 - 08.2020
  • Customer service
  • Make pizza
  • Make sure everything is clean
  • Count money
  • Get paperwork done
  • Being prepped for the day

Cashier/Contractor Sales/Admin

Star Nursery
08.2017 - 12.2019
  • Makes sure all plants are paid for
  • Driving a forklift
  • Knowledge of plants that do well in the St
  • George/Las Vegas area
  • Customer service
  • Responsible for landscaper orders
  • Help direct deliveries of the plants
  • Get paperwork done in an orderly fashion
  • Make Labels for all plants
  • Take inventory of what is in stock

Swimming Instructor

06.2011 - 09.2017
  • Taught Children from ages 2-12
  • Built a curriculum

Cashier

Kohl's
10.2016 - 08.2017
  • Make sure all the customers are happy with their items
  • Make the customers feel important
  • Offered application for Kohl's credit card

Nanny

09.2010 - 05.2016
  • Worked with 5 kids ages 0 (newborn)-14, then 2 kids (7 and 15)
  • Clean Rooms
  • Make sure children went to activities

Waitress/Hostess

Pizza Factory
04.2015 - 10.2015
  • Took orders
  • Brought out food
  • Resupplied food and containers
  • Cleaned up booths and tables
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Built rapport with regular customers through friendly interactions and attentiveness to their preferences.
  • Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
  • Maintained balanced cash drawer with correct money values and accurate documentation.

Education

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

ASSOCIATES DEGREE -

YCC
04.2023

COLLEGE -

DSU
12.2020

COLLEGE -

UVU
04.2017

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE -

Snow Canyon High School
01.2016

Skills

  • Cross Country Runner (Summer to mid-Autumn of 2012-2016)
  • Works well with others
  • Can be a leader when needed
  • Organized
  • Keep things clean
  • Can keep things flowing and moving
  • Work well on my feet
  • Ran six marathons (my legs can take it)
  • Hiked the Grand Canyon rim to rim in one day
  • Disciplined

  • Always be on time
  • Consistently up at 6:00 am every day
  • Good listener
  • Takes instructions and will follow through
  • Good team member
  • Do what is needed for the group
  • Will take control when needed
  • Determined
  • Even after a surgery and wearing a boot for 6 weeks, I still make the best of work

References

  • Jennifer Redfearn, (435) 313-4300, Neighbor
  • Mindy Boyce, (435) 668-6145, Former Employer (Nanny)
  • Terry Rigney, (502) 904-6670, Former Associate (Home Depot)
  • Mary Brailey, (702) 757-7009, Former Employer (Star Nursery)

Timeline

Playground Aide

Coyote Springs Elementary School
02.2024 - 05.2024

Summer Camp Counselor/Teacher Aide

Mountain Oak School
06.2023 - 11.2023

Cashier/Flooring Specialist/MET

Home Depot
06.2021 - Current

Replenishment/PT Manager

Michaels
08.2020 - 05.2021

Shift Lead

Papa John's
03.2020 - 08.2020

Cashier/Contractor Sales/Admin

Star Nursery
08.2017 - 12.2019

Cashier

Kohl's
10.2016 - 08.2017

Waitress/Hostess

Pizza Factory
04.2015 - 10.2015

Swimming Instructor

06.2011 - 09.2017

Nanny

09.2010 - 05.2016

ASSOCIATES DEGREE -

YCC

COLLEGE -

DSU

COLLEGE -

UVU

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE -

Snow Canyon High School

Northern Arizona University
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