Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Taylor Macpherson

Des Moines

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Core Team Member

Egg Harbor Cafe
06.2023 - 08.2025

-Delivered proper customer service to a vast number of tables, ensuring guest satisfaction and building our number of regular customers

-Operated the host stand, and optimized table rotation to improve guest flow
-Prepared and served specialty coffee and beverage orders

-Anticipated guest needs and resolved issues promptly, contributing to a positive dining atmosphere
-Trained and mentored new staff members, improving team efficiency and performance

Optician

America's Best Contacts and Glasses
02.2024 - 10.2024

-Assisted patients in selecting frames, lenses, and contact lenses tailored to their prescriptions, style preferences, and lifestyle needs
-Provided personalized product recommendations, particularly specific lens options, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and sales
-Educated first-time contact lens wearers on safe insertion, removal, and care techniques during detailed training sessions
-Managed incoming calls related to vision insurance, appointment scheduling, and product order inquiries

Sales Associate

DSW Shoe Warehouse
01.2022 - 05.2024

-Provided exceptional customer service by assisting shoppers, processing transactions, and resolving inquiries efficiently
-Answered calls from both customers and other stores to confirm shoe availability, coordinating with other associates to ensure prompt service
-Maintained store organization by recovering sales floor inventory and restocking merchandise
-Managed markdowns and pricing updates for clearance items and online returns, ensuring accurate inventory tracking
-Trained and mentored new associates on store procedures, POS systems, and how to effectively service customers

Education

Bachelor's of Applied Science - Marketing

Drake University
Des Moines, IA
05-2027

Associate of Arts - Business

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL
05-2025

Skills

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to detail
  • Positive attitude
  • Willingness to learn

Timeline

Optician

America's Best Contacts and Glasses
02.2024 - 10.2024

Core Team Member

Egg Harbor Cafe
06.2023 - 08.2025

Sales Associate

DSW Shoe Warehouse
01.2022 - 05.2024

Bachelor's of Applied Science - Marketing

Drake University

Associate of Arts - Business

William Rainey Harper College
Taylor Macpherson