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Sparkle Barry

Lead
Chicago,IL
Sparkle Barry

Summary

Creative problem solver with over 20 years of experience in customer service, sales, and maintenance. Proficient in teaching and building relationships, demonstrating effective time management and managing various departments. Skilled in active listening, problem-solving, and embracing multitasking. Known for providing excellent customer service and maintaining high cleanliness standards. Adept at cash handling and stocking merchandise with exceptional accuracy. Proven ability to cultivate a customer-focused environment and collaborate with team members. Eager to adapt and learn new skills to ensure job success.

Overview

22
years of professional experience

Work History

Walmart
Chicago, IL

Lead
06.2020 - 05.2024

Job overview

- Taught associates in various departments

  • Built relationships with customers and colleagues
  • Demonstrated effective time management
  • Managed front end, online grocery, customer service, and apparel
  • Cultivated a professional yet friendly work environment
  • Utilized active listening and problem-solving skills
  • Acquired cash register proficiency
  • Embraced multitasking and rapid learning
  • Instilled a sense of pride in associates for their work

Forman Mills
Chicago, IL

Department Manager
08.2014 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Adhered to all safety procedures and company standards and policies
  • Uses great Customer Service skills on a daily basis
  • Complete all cleaning, stocking and organizing tasks in assigned sales area
  • Complete all daily tasks and special assignments with an efficient and quality-driven approach
  • Operated a cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with 99% accuracy
  • Used time efficiently when not serving customers, including folding clothes and cleaning the department.
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.

Field Museum
Chicago, IL

Cashier Sales Associate
08.2009 - 03.2011

Job overview

  • Clean and sanitize all audio guides after every use
  • Utilize good customer service skills
  • Cashiering and collecting audio guides
  • Direct customers to proper venues.

Capital Cleaning Company
Chicago, IL

Janitorial Services
02.2006 - 05.2008

Job overview

  • Properly labeled and diluted all cleaning solutions
  • Kept janitorial closets clean and organized
  • Sanitize all bathrooms, toilets, floors, sinks, mirrors, walls, vacuuming, trash, etc.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing their inquiries or requests related to janitorial services and facility maintenance.
  • Upheld high standards of cleanliness around the front gate area through diligent oversight of janitorial services providers'' performance.

Southwest Books and Videos

Cashier Stocker
01.2005 - 10.2005

Job overview

  • Stocking shelves with merchandise
  • Cashiering, speedy and sufficient
  • Processing movies and products
  • Cleaned all displays
  • Great customer service skills.

Arrow Lumber

Cashier Stocker
01.2002 - 11.2004

Job overview

  • Cultivated a customer-focused shopping environment by greeting and responding to all customers in a friendly manner
  • Stock and replenish merchandise according to store merchandising layouts
  • Used Customer Service skills to ensure repeat business.

Education

C.A.P.S
Chicago, IL

Certificate of Completion from 3 month job training course
01.2008

University Overview

Jefferson High School
Chicago, IL

G.E.D from Hospitality
01.2005

University Overview

Skills

  • Self-motivated
  • Extremely Organized
  • Strong work ethic
  • Motivated team player
  • Accurate money handling
  • Friendly
  • Helpful
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to learn new skills and use accurately
  • Speedy
  • Active listening skills
  • Creative problem solver
  • Cash register familiarity
  • Customer Service
  • Multi tasker
  • Fast learner
  • Time Management
  • Creative Direction

Timeline

Lead
Walmart
06.2020 - 05.2024
Department Manager
Forman Mills
08.2014 - 03.2020
Cashier Sales Associate
Field Museum
08.2009 - 03.2011
Janitorial Services
Capital Cleaning Company
02.2006 - 05.2008
Cashier Stocker
Southwest Books and Videos
01.2005 - 10.2005
Cashier Stocker
Arrow Lumber
01.2002 - 11.2004
C.A.P.S
Certificate of Completion from 3 month job training course
Jefferson High School
G.E.D from Hospitality
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