Woodworking, remodeling my 116 year old house and spending time with family.
Timeline
Tami Blaak-Burton
Cashier Associate
Moxee City,WA
Summary
Previously worked in Nutrition for 28 years with a total of 36 years in customer service. I am now looking to establish myself with a company that I can further grow in and utilize the skills that I have. I am eager to learn new processes to support the overall organizations . I am a friendly and reliable Cashier proficient in handling money, restocking merchandise and helping customers locate products. History of keeping work areas clean, neat, restocked and professionally arranged. Good listening skills combined with attentive and detail-oriented nature. Punctual and honesty are my better qualities along with satisfying customers with exceptional service.
Work History
Cashier Associate
Target
Yakima, WA
06.2015 - Current
Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
Restocked and organized merchandise and gift cards in front lanes.
Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Collected and authorized payments of guests.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Processed returns, exchanges and pick-up orders.
Cleaned and sanitized cashier workstation, baskets and carts.
Answered phones and directed the customer to the appropriate department or person.
Millworks Associate
Home Depot
Yakima, WA
12.2014 - 05.2015
Managed customer relations and customer service through daily communication and interaction.
Worked varied hours, days, nights and weekends as business needs dictate.
Worked alongside retail representatives to enhance product presentations and advertising collateral.
Maximized customer interactions by promptly identifying needs and wants.
Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Boosted customer experiences by delivering superior customer service, issue resolution and merchandising.
Responsible for stocking doors and windows per planogram
Familiar with most tools, doors, windows and trim pieces.
Responsible for cutting larger pieces of wood as customer desired.
Made keys to customers specifications as able.
Dietetic Technician
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
Yakima, WA
10.1985 - 07.2014
Obtained and recorded dietary preferences, allergies and intolerances from individual patients or families.
Provided individual patients and families with dietary needs-based education and advice on specified diet plans.
Completed assessments, consultation documents and nutrient intake forms to gather patient's medical records.
Provided direct care and nutrition therapy to assigned patients as directed by the Registered Dietitian
Implemented and communicated nutritional care plans to health care team members.
Evaluated patients' nutritional status using current scientific literature and methods.
Input and maintained data into department nutrition registry for future reference and follow-ups.
Developed and distributed educational materials for patients to reference between appointments.
Attended patient care rounds, conferences and seminars on nutrition and offered expert feedback.
Communicated new recommendations and diet changes to health care professionals and clients.
Conducted individualized nutritional assessments based on laboratory tests and [Type] data.
Assessed individual nutritional risk and status by interviewing patients and reviewing medical charts.
Educated patients about therapeutic nutrition, ingredients selection, food prep and meal planning.
Provided in-depth information on various modes of nutritional care to maximize options and paths to boosting health.
Organized and planned medical nutrition therapy for patients.
Documented clinical findings and entered pertinent health data for processing, recordkeeping and use by other medical professionals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kennewick High School
Kennewick, WA
01.1978 - 06.1980
Associate of Arts -
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA
09.1980 - 06.1982
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Nutrition, Dietetics
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
09.1983 - 06.1985
Skills
Customer assistance
Cash Handling
Group and individual instruction
Cleaning procedures
Time management skills
Refund handling
Payment collection
Refunds and exchanges
Basic math skills
Cleaning and sanitizing
Woodworking, remodeling my 116 year old house and spending time with family.
I have completely remodeled my living, family and bathrooms.
Timeline
Cashier Associate
Target
06.2015 - Current
Millworks Associate
Home Depot
12.2014 - 05.2015
Dietetic Technician
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
10.1985 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Nutrition, Dietetics
