Tamitha Simpson
Moundsville
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Unfortunately, I have struggled with employment since moving to this area. I have lived here since July of 2024 and haven’t had any success. I also have battled with addiction and have been sober since March 18,2022.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Sweet Springs Country Store
Purcellville
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
Recovery Coach
East Ridge Health Systems
Martinsburg
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Supported clients through challenging times by offering emotional guidance and unconditional acceptance.
- Attended weekly staff meetings to discuss current cases and collaborate on new ideas and initiatives.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed to deescalate difficult situations or behaviors.
- Connected clients with appropriate aftercare services such as sober living homes or outpatient programs.
- Provided peer recovery support to individuals in early stages of recovery from substance use disorder.
- Actively listened to clients during individual sessions to provide an understanding environment for processing feelings and experiences.
- Developed relationships with other community resources to ensure comprehensive care for each client.
- Assisted clients in creating a personalized recovery plan that outlined goals for achieving long-term sobriety.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and activities in accordance with organizational standards.
- Performed administrative tasks including scheduling appointments, completing paperwork.
- Created a safe space for open dialogue about difficult topics such as shame, guilt, trauma, grief.
Education
Recovery Coach
Blue Ridge Community College
Martinsburg, WV12-2018
GED -
Anthony Center
Greenbrier County WV02-2014
Skills
- Point-of-sale operation
- Cash handling
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Crisis intervention
- Active listening
- Emotional support
- Record keeping
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Empathy and patience
- Credit and cash transactions
- Identification checks
- Clear communication
- Work ethic and integrity
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Decision making aptitude
Timeline
Cashier
Sweet Springs Country Store
05.2019 - 09.2021
Recovery Coach
East Ridge Health Systems
01.2019 - 04.2019
Recovery Coach
Blue Ridge Community College
GED -
Anthony Center